Chinatown, Melbourne, A vibrant hub of Asian delights and culture

Little Bourke St, btwn Spring Swanston Sts City Centre

There are still delicious Chinese restaurants

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Introduction

Located in the center of Melbourne, Australia, Chinatown refers to an area between Swanston and Exhibition streets on Little Bourke Street, with the liveliest section between Swanston and Russell. There are numerous Chinese restaurants and shops, and the staff generally speak Mandarin and Cantonese, making it easy for tourists to shop and ask for help. Chinatown offers a wide variety of goods, including many Australian specialties such as sheepskin and lanolin. When shopping, visitors should remember to bargain moderately. The roads in Chinatown are one-way, allowing only vehicles to travel from east to west. Pedestrians are free to walk, but should be careful of traffic. During major festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinatown becomes a pedestrian-only street, with vehicles prohibited from entering.

Address

Little Bourke St, btwn Spring Swanston Sts City Centre

Transportation

The nearby tram stations include Spring St/Bourke St where trams 35, 86, 95, and 96 stop; Russell St/Bourke St where trams 86, 95, and 96 stop; Bourke St/Swanston St where trams 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72, 86, 95, and 96 stop; and Lonsdale St/Swanston St where trams 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, and 67 stop.