Hang Li Poh's Well

Hang Li Poh's Well
Perigi Hang Li Poh
General information
Type	former water well
Location	Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates	2°11′45.5″N102°15′19.4″E / 2.195972°N 102.255389°E / 2.195972; 102.255389
Completed	1459

The Hang Li Poh's Well (Malay : Perigi Hang Li Poh), also known as King's Well, ^[1] is a historical water well in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. It is the oldest water well in Malaysia.

History

The well was built in 1459 by the followers of Hang Li Poh as the main water source in the town. After conquering Malacca in 1511, the Portuguese secured the well and used it as their main water source supply. After conquering Malacca in 1677, the Dutch surrounded the well with solid brick walls to protect the well. However, during the British period, they neglected the well and let it fall into disrepair. ^{[2] [3]}

Function

Nowadays the water from the well is not that clean. It has also become a wishing well for visitors.

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Malacca
• Bukit Cina

References

1. "Hang Li Poh's Well: An enigmatic part of Melaka's history". New Straits Times . 1 February 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
2. "Princess Hang Li Poh's Well". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015.
3. "Princess Hang Li Poh's well, Melaka". VirtualTourist.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2015.