Bendigo Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea (Fridays)
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Highlights
- Discover the Golden Dragon Museum and Chinese Gardens
- Visit the historic Chinese Cemetery, a significant burial ground
- Explore the Chinese Diggings and try your hand at panning for gold
- Immerse yourself in Bendigo’s Chinese heritage on a guided tour
- Enjoy morning tea at PepperGreen Farm, a social enterprise
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What to expect
Walk among the Chinese Diggings at White Hills, one of Bendigo’s few remaining goldfield sites, and try your hand at panning for real gold on the historic diggings. Visit the historic Chinese Cemetery, a peaceful landscape of carved headstones and symbolic offerings that honour the lives, hopes, and journeys of those who came seeking fortune and found belonging.
Experience PepperGreen Farm, a vibrant social enterprise built on the site of the original Chinese market gardens. Wander through the thriving gardens and enjoy a delicious morning tea featuring fresh local produce and home-baked scones.
Your journey continues to the Golden Dragon Museum and Yi Yuan Gardens, where stunning artefacts, photographs and processional regalia celebrate Bendigo’s Chinese community — including Dai Gum Loong, the world’s longest Imperial Dragon. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the adjoining ornamental gardens and reflect on the lasting legacy of the Chinese who helped shape Bendigo’s identity and culture.
Guided by a passionate local storyteller, this tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the courage, resilience, and contribution of a community that helped define one of the world’s great gold rush cities.
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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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2025 Victorian Tourism Awards Finalist – Best New Tourism Business
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