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Melbourne's historic Chinatown comes to life with guided tours arranged by the Chinese Museum. A Chinatown Heritage Walk is an ideal way to familiarise yourself with Melbourne's most interesting precinct, just five minutes walk from the centre of the city.
The Heritage Walk commences with a guided tour of the Chinese Museum, where you can experience the life and times of Chinese goldseekers in the 19th century, journey from Hong Kong to Australia on board a sailing ship and view the permanent exhibition showcasing the history of the Chinese in Australia. Wedding gowns woven in gold, the furniture and tools of master cabinet makers, temple regalia, and antique calendars are just some of the artifacts on display.
The museum tour is followed by a walking tour of the area, bringing back to life the 150 year history of Chinatown. Visit some of the local retailers and learn the history of the precinct. A delicious banquet lunch in one of Chinatown's world class restaurants completes the tour.
Tour with lunch - (duration 3 hours)
Full price $34.80
Concession $31.80 |
Tour only - (duration 2 hours)
Full price $18
Concession $15 |
A walking tour of Little Bourke Street in the 1930s and 40s.
Self-guided audio tour available at the Chinese Museum
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Language: English
Cost: Adult: $10.00* Children & Concession Card holders: $8.00*
*Cost includes the walking tour guidebook which can be kept as a souvenir.
Location: Little Bourke Street and its lanes between Exhibition and Swanston Streets in central Melbourne.
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Little Bourke Street in Melbournes' Chinatown using portable MP3 players and a guidebook. This tour takes visitors back to the 1930s and 40s, when Australia moved from the great depression to World War II. Alan Lew, Raymond Lew-Boar, Mabel Wang and Ham Chan bring the history of this area to life as they recall the Chinatown of their youth. The narrator of the tour is current curator Sophie Couchman who weaves together the memories of these four Chinese Australians with the history of Chinatown during this exciting time period.
For more information contact the Chinese Museum.
Phone: 03 9662 2888
Email: info@chinesemuseum.com.au |
