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One of the main places of
interest while touring Melaka is the 15th
century Hang Li Poh's Well which is located next to the
Sam Po Kong Temple. This well was specially built for
Hang Li Poh by her followers for her personal use and
subsequently became the main source of water for a major
part of this town. During those warring days, this well
was always the main target for opposition forces who
will try to poison it or control it for their own use.
Finally the Dutch managed to built fortifications to
surround the well. One unique aspect of Hang Li Poh's
Well is that it is known never to dried up. Presently,
this attraction has become a wishing well whereby anyone
who throws a coin into the well is believed to want to
return to Melaka in the future.
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