Meet your guide and begin your journey into the storey of Dai Gum San — “Big Gold Mountain.” Walk among the remnants of the 1850s diggings where Chinese miners once toiled and try your hand at panning for real gold on this historic site.
Visit one of Australia’s most significant and best-preserved Chinese burial grounds. Discover its beautifully inscribed headstones, symbolic offerings, and the remarkable 19th-century burning tower still used in traditional ceremonies today.
Step inside Bendigo’s historic Joss House Temple, built in 1871 to serve as a spiritual refuge for the city’s early Chinese miners. Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship, symbolic architecture, and the enduring presence of a living place of worship that continues to connect past and present.
Continue to the Golden Dragon Museum and Chinese Gardens, the heart of Bendigo’s living Chinese heritage. Here you’ll see exquisite artefacts, hand-embroidered silk regalia, and Dai Gum Loong — the world’s longest Imperial Dragon. Stroll through the adjoining gardens, where tranquil ponds and traditional design celebrate friendship and cultural harmony.
Relax mid-tour with morning tea at Omari Café, nestled within the serene Larni Garingalang Gardens on the banks of Bendigo Creek. Enjoy freshly baked scones and locally roasted coffee or tea amid the tranquillity of native bushland before continuing your journey through this remarkable storey of courage, culture, and renewal.
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