Hang Li Po's Well also know as King's Well , located at the foot of Bukit Cina, next to Sam Po Kong Temple, was built in 1459 by the followers of Princess Hang Li Po as the main source of water supply in the town.
Princess Hang Li Poh was married to the reigning Sultan Mansor Shah in mid-15th century for the diplomatic ties between China and Malacca. The well was then built under the royal command of Sultan Mansur Shah for Princess Hang Li Poh at the foot of Bukit Cina - a Chinese settlement given by the Sultan to the Princess as a gift.
It was said that after Melaka was conquered by the Portuguese, the Javanese poisoned the water in the well and many Portuguese soldiers died after drinking water out of the well. In 1677, during the Dutch rule, the Dutch enclosed the well within stout walls to maintain their rights to the well.
Today it is turned into a wishing well. It is believed that whoever throws coins into the well or drink its water will return to Melaka time and again.
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