Chinatown is a distinctive and well known area of Melbourne which dates back to the gold rush days of the 1850s. Chinatown Melbourne is the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the western world.
Chinatown's essential character and main focus is along Little Bourke Street with alleys that link the area to Bourke Street and Lonsdale Street.
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It was the discovery of gold in 1851 which attracted Chinese immigration to Victoria on a large scale. more »
Melbourne's Chinatown has been an integral part of the City of Melbourne since the goldrush days of the 1850s. more »
The Crossley Hotel Melbourne has one of the best addresses in town for both business and leisure travelers. more »
Get an introduction to Chinatown's 150-year history. Discover the Museum's dragon gallery. more »
The Millennium Dai Loong Dragon was commissioned from the Foshan Arts Institute China in 2002 with its first parade during Chinese New Year in 2003. more »
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Melbourne dining comes alive with hot and spicy, sweet and sour and all those Asian flavours in between at Melbourne's month- long Asian Food Festival 2010.
Learn more at www.asianfoodfestival.com.au
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