Chinatown, Melbourne

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arianne_1504 405 reviews

Chinatown is one of Melbourne's iconic precincts, and was an integral part of the goldrush days in the 1850's. Now it's home to all sorts of restaurants, shops, accommodation and of course the Chinatown Museum.

Written Dec 7, 2011

Address: Little Bourke Street

Website: www.chinatownmelbourne.com.au

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cal6060 529 reviews
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Melbourne is a city with diverse population live and work here with different colors, nationalities, cultures, religions, languages, sexual orientations, and etc. Chinese migrates to Melbourne in 1851, and remains the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western World. Interestingly, Chinatown is longer just a hangout place for the Chinese population or tourist attraction, but it is a place where the locals hangout for restaurants, bars, food courts, shopping, and etc.

I recommend here to backpackers to get cheap and good food. Check out their food courts...

Written Jul 8, 2011

Address: Little Bourke Street

Website: http://chinatownmelbourne.com.au

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grkboiler 1357 reviews

Chinatown is one of Melbourne's most popular ethnic areas. This has traditionally been a Chinese area since gold was discovered in Australia in 1851. Chinatown has restaurants, stores, a Chinese Museum, and major events throughout the year.

Check the website for more info and events.

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Little Bourke Street

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touraco 114 reviews

Since me being a chinese, I will try make it a point to visit the Chinatown of the countries I visit. I had lunch in the chinese restaurant there but do find the prices are on the steep side and the taste is pretty ok only.

Written Aug 27, 2008

Address: Little Bourke Street

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There is always a Chinatown somewhere
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xuessium 1418 reviews
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You can't really miss it - considering the ornate Chinese gates at the entrance of Little Bourke Street on both ends - SO typical - folks wanting to have even more of Chinese culture and food, considering some of you have just left it - you are in Dragonland Central...sort of.

Chinatown actually spills over a few more streets around it and borders the Greek Precinct on the Eastern end. And it's a little more Asiantown these days too....with Singaporean, Thai, Japanese and Indian eateries mixed in for diversity.

Experience the jostle of students around you going about their grocery shopping among the ethnic stores. OK, I won't joke about the stores since I actually find a few things I wanted in them.

Hiding amidst the shops selling dried medicinal herbs and statues of Chinese Goddesses and Gods, you will find the very small and compact Chinese Museum. About 4 storeys of displays illustrate the history of the Chinese in Australia and Melbourne. In my personal opinion, I had seen better displays but it wouldn't hurt to drop in and have a look, if you had never visited such a museum before.

And of course, you can't be in Chinatown without mentioning about food. Duh. This is the place to come for upmarket Chinese restaurants and Yum Cha spots such as Shark Fin House.

Updated Apr 14, 2008

Address: Little Bourke Street

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Get some real Chinese food
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fishandchips 848 reviews
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Chinatown is a good spot to take a stroll and sample some good Chinese food and items. There are also Thai and Japanese options so plenty to to choose from.

After walking past a few restaurants and being invited in for "the best food in Chinatown" you will notice the types of people sitting in the various restaurants. Some, like the Dragon Boat, seem to have mainly tourists and others seem to have locals in them. Try one of the local's choice though do have a look at the menu first as some items may not be to your liking at all (crispy fried pigs intestine etc etc).

This trip involved stopping at one of the 'local' restaurants and we were not disappointed. Apart from being lower cost, being served hot chinese tea (bottomless tumbler) and having lots of poultry in the window our restaurant was a cash only place!! Quite bizzare really.

Updated May 21, 2007

Address: Little Bourke Street

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Dinner at Chinatown - SUPPER INN
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jopetsy 34 reviews

We enjoyed chinatown since its the only area opened past 5pm. Everyone closes at 5pm and you have nowhere to go after except for Chinatown. We enjoyed dinner always at SUPPER INN, it is around LT.BOURKE ST. but it is still partly hidden on one alley way but everyone knows this place. It is always jampacked and the food was great! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Written May 7, 2006

Address: Little Bourke Street

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Chinatown in Melbourne ...compared to London
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kenyneo 750 reviews
This gate looks better than the one in front...lol

The entrance gate to Chinatown is not as grand as the one in London ( anyway even the one in London is not that great either ) . Perhaps I am demanding but I am sure they can do better than that.

There are many Chinese, Korean, Japansen and Vietnamese restaurant along the Chinatown Precinct ...remember to try the Snow Crab and a few restaurants like

a) Kum Den Bar and Restaurant ( 15 Hefferman Lane )

b) Post Deng Restaurant ( Chinatown Precinct )

c) Kimchi Grandma ( Bourke Street )

Written Jul 2, 2005

Address: Little Bourke Street

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Little China in Big City
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grantravel 219 reviews
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If your walking around the city of Melbourne looking for something a bit different, a great place to visit is Chinatown on Little Bourke Street.

Here you'll find authentic Chinese restaurants, grocers and great little nick-knack shops that sell items available nowhere else in the city. I discovered some toy and figurine shops very unique to Chinatown, and well worth the look if your into that sort of thing.

Written Jan 6, 2005

Address: Little Bourke Street

Website: www.melbournechinatown.com.au

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Chinese Museum
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Sweetberry1 1101 reviews

The Chinese Museum is one of Chinatown's main attractions, providing visitors, with information about the history of Australians of Chinese descent since the mid19th Century.
The Museum was opened in 1985 and consists of five exciting levels including an audio-visual theatre with a dynamic, multi screened slide and sound presentation.

Opening Hours
Sunday to Friday 10am to 4.30pm
Saturday 12 noon to 4.30pm
(closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)

Written Oct 4, 2004

Address: 22 Cohen Place

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