About this experience
Explore Bendigo’s Chinese heritage on a guided tour. Visit rare historic sites including Joss House, gold panning, visit Golden Dragon Museum and morning tea at Omari in Larni Garingalang Gardens.
Highlights
- Step inside Bendigo’s 1871 Chinese Joss House Temple
- See the world’s longest Imperial Dragon at the Golden Dragon Museum
- Pan for real gold while exploring historic 1850s Chinese diggings
- Enjoy morning tea at Omari Café in Larni Garingalang Gardens
- Walk through Regional Australia’s most significant Chinese Cemetery
What's included
- Guided tour of Bendigo's Chinese heritage sites
- Visit to the 1850s Chinese Diggings
- Visit to the 19th-century Chinese Cemetery
- Visit to the Chinese Joss House Temple
- Morning tea at Omari Café
- Visit to the Golden Dragon Museum and Chinese Gardens
- Free pick up and drop off in Bendigo
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Meet your guide and begin your journey into the story 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 story of courage, culture, and renewal.
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“Brilliant stories and glorious nuggets of knowledge delivered in a way that hooks you in! Can't recommend enough! = Tom K ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This is a fantastic and informative tour of Bendigo! I really enjoyed the experience. This tour presents a great overview of Bendigo’s rich and varied history, with some great stories and very interesting sites. I highly recommend doing this!" - Goldfields Guide ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Great day spent learning about Bendigo, it's history and hidden gems. Jamie showed a great mix of buildings and landmarks. His knowledge is in-depth and his passion about history makes it even more enjoyable". - Elizabeth C ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Free Pick-Up and Drop-Off available in Bendigo.
Things to note
- Camera
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
The tour involves short, easy walks at each stop.
The tour is conducted in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Expect a relaxed pace with plenty of photo opportunities.