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Step beyond the surface of Bendigo and uncover the remarkable story of its Chinese pioneers. This small-group tour offers an intimate and inspiring journey through Dai Gum San — “Big Gold Mountain” — where thousands of Chinese miners once sought fortune and built a legacy that endures to this day.
Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll explore the 1850s Chinese Diggings and even try your hand at panning for real gold. Visit the historic Chinese Cemetery, one of Australia’s most significant gold-rush burial sites, and step inside the 1871 Chinese Joss House Temple — the oldest of its kind on its original site in regional Australia.
Relax over morning tea at Omari Café, nestled in the Larni Garingalang Gardens beside Bendigo Creek, before exploring the Golden Dragon Museum and Chinese Gardens, home to Dai Gum Loong, the world’s longest Imperial Dragon. A deeply engaging cultural journey through faith, endurance, and renewal.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet you at reception of your hotel unless an alternative arrangement has been made. We will contact you with Pick-Up time prior to the day.
Meet in front of the Bendigo Visitor Centre Steps, 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo.
Itinerary
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Step back to the 1850s and explore one of Bendigo’s few surviving goldfield sites where Chinese miners once worked the earth in search of fortune. Try your hand at panning for real gold and imagine the determination it took to turn red clay into prosperity.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Explore one of Australia’s most significant and best preserved Chinese burial grounds. Walk among intricately carved headstones and traditional offerings that honour the men and families who journeyed across the world to build a new life on Bendigo’s goldfields and left a lasting legacy here.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Visit Bendigo’s historic Joss House Temple, built in 1871 as a place of worship and refuge for early Chinese settlers. Admire its rich red walls, ornate carvings, and traditional altar, a rare living temple that continues to connect past and present through culture and spirituality.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Relax and recharge with morning tea at Omari Café, nestled within the tranquil Larni Garingalang Gardens beside Bendigo Creek. Enjoy freshly baked scones with locally roasted coffee or tea while surrounded by native bushland and the gentle sounds of the creek.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Step inside the Golden Dragon Museum, the heart of Bendigo’s living Chinese heritage. Discover exquisite artefacts, silk regalia, and Dai Gum Loong, the world’s longest Imperial Dragon. Then stroll through the adjoining Chinese Gardens, a serene reflection of friendship and harmony between cultures.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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