On the road to Muar at Kampong Duyong, about 4km from Melaka town, is a sacred well known as Hang Tuah's Well.

Hang Tuah was a famous Malay warrior who lived during the reign of Sultan Mansor Shah. His courage and exploits were legendary.

Locals believe that the well is the abode of Hang Tuah's soul which takes the form of a white crocodile.

The story goes that only the spiritually pure get to see the crocodile.

There is a belief that the water has medicinal value and gives luck to those who drink it.

Hang Tuah, was buried in a mausoleum in Tanjung Kling, 15 km from town.