Melbourne Chinatown

Melbourne Chinatown

Melbourne Chinatown is an east-west one-way street, stretching over 900 meters in length. Its history dates back to the mid-19th century, when people came here for the gold rush, making it over 150 years old. It is Australia’s oldest Chinatown and one of the earliest in the world.

Most of the buildings along Melbourne Chinatown are over half a century old—classic and quaint, yet not worn-down. The street is lined with stationery shops, Chinese medicine stores, bookstores, grocery stores, and duty-free shops, forming a veritable commercial hub. Chinese signs fill the view, immersing visitors in a distinctly Chinese atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression. It preserves the fine traditional culture of the Chinese nation and upholds its enduring spirit and virtues. Melbourne Chinatown is also a food lover's paradise, featuring a variety of Chinese cuisines that have made it a hometown away from home for many. It showcases the richness of Chinese culture, and during traditional Chinese festivals, the area comes alive with joyful celebrations—lanterns hang high, colorful flags flutter, and a festive ambiance fills the air.

Though not long in distance, Melbourne Chinatown holds deep significance. Though the street is not wide, it has become a home to countless Chinese people and a stronghold for preserving and promoting Chinese culture. It not only bears witness to the struggles of overseas Chinese but also to the inheritance and dissemination of Chinese culture.

Chinatown, Melbourne

Must-visit reason: One of the world’s oldest Chinatowns

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/region where the attraction is located: Australia

Province/state where the attraction is located: Victoria

City where the attraction is located: Melbourne