Explore Bendigo’s Chinese heritage with a guided tour, gold panning, and morning tea. Discover hidden stories and cultural treasures from the gold rush era.
Explore Bendigo’s Chinese heritage with a guided tour, gold panning, and morning tea. Discover hidden stories and cultural treasures from the gold rush era.
- White Hills Chinese Diggings H.a. - Explore one of Bendigo’s few remaining goldfield sites, where Chinese miners once diligently sought their fortunes. Stroll through the historic diggings and feel the excitement of panning for genuine gold on the very ground where dreams were realized and legends were born.
- White Hills Cemetery - A serene…
- White Hills Chinese Diggings H.a. - Explore one of Bendigo’s few remaining goldfield sites, where Chinese miners once diligently sought their fortunes. Stroll through the historic diggings and feel the excitement of panning for genuine gold on the very ground where dreams were realized and legends were born.
- White Hills Cemetery - A serene and sacred resting place, the Chinese Cemetery is one of Australia’s most important cultural heritage sites. Discover intricately carved headstones, symbolic offerings, and a rare 19th-century burning tower still used in traditional ceremonies — a poignant reminder of the miners’ enduring faith and community.
- PepperGreen Farm - Unwind at PepperGreen Farm, a flourishing social enterprise located on the site of Bendigo’s original Chinese market gardens. Meander through the vibrant gardens, view the preserved 1850s brick kiln, and enjoy morning tea with locally baked scones and fresh produce grown on-site.
- Golden Dragon Museum - Enter the Golden Dragon Museum, the center of Bendigo’s vibrant Chinese heritage. Discover exquisite artifacts, silk regalia, and Dai Gum Loong, the world’s longest Imperial Dragon, before wandering through the peaceful Chinese Gardens, a beautiful symbol of friendship and harmony between cultures.
- Guided tours of Chinese Diggings and Historic Chinese Cemetery
- Admission fees
- Gold Panning Experience with real gold to be found
- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guided tours of Chinese Diggings and Historic Chinese Cemetery
- Admission fees
- Gold Panning Experience with real gold to be found
- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Discover the hidden history of Bendigo’s Chinese pioneers beyond its impressive architecture. This intimate tour provides a unique chance to visit the genuine locations of Dai Gum San, or “Big Gold Mountain,” where countless Chinese miners lived, worked, and left a lasting impact during the gold rush era.
Guided by an enthusiastic local expert,…
Discover the hidden history of Bendigo’s Chinese pioneers beyond its impressive architecture. This intimate tour provides a unique chance to visit the genuine locations of Dai Gum San, or “Big Gold Mountain,” where countless Chinese miners lived, worked, and left a lasting impact during the gold rush era.
Guided by an enthusiastic local expert, participants will explore the 1850s Chinese diggings and even try gold panning. The tour includes a visit to one of Australia’s few remaining Chinese cemeteries, a serene site filled with symbolism and stories of community.
Enjoy morning tea at PepperGreen Farm, a vibrant social enterprise located on the grounds of the original Chinese market gardens, before heading to the Golden Dragon Museum and Chinese Gardens. Here, visitors will find Dai Gum Loong, the world’s longest Imperial Dragon. With comfortable transportation and engaging storytelling, this tour highlights the bravery and culture that contributed to Bendigo’s development.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
