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Melbourne

Author: Source of attractions: Shenyang Travel Network Clicks: 1631 Update time: 2003-10-27

If Sydney is the New York of the South Pacific , then Melbourne can be said to be London. Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is Australia's second largest city. It is an ancient city and the economic, cultural and financial center of Australia.

Melbourne is the center of immigrant settlement, and most of the immigrants who come to Australia live in Melbourne and Sydney. Immigrants started their new life here, but at the same time they still retained the traditions and habits of their own nation. Want to know about Italian food? Then go to Lai Geng Street. Want to know about Chinese culture? Then go to Chinatown. Chinatown not only has Chinese restaurants, but also Malaysian restaurants, Thai restaurants, Japanese restaurants, etc., so it is not only a window to understand Chinese people, but also a place to understand East and Southeast Asians.

Melbourne is also a port city in southeastern Australia. In summer, people like to go to the beach. There are many mountains around Melbourne, so it is a good place for skiing after it snows in winter.

Best Travel Time

The best travel season in Melbourne is in autumn, when the average temperature is 20 degrees, which is quite suitable, and the plants are colorful. Generally speaking, the weather here is changeable. In summer, daytime temperatures range from 25 to 29 degrees, sometimes even reaching 40 degrees. The average temperature is 20 degrees in spring and autumn, and between 13 and 15 degrees in winter. Spring and summer are the most volatile periods of temperature change. It is not surprising that the maximum temperature differs by 15 degrees between the two days before and after. Moreover, the temperature difference between day and night is very large, and can even vary by 15 or 20 degrees. The lowest temperature in winter is generally 5-9 degrees, sometimes reaching 1-3 degrees.

Festivals

Many festivals are held here every year, including the "Australian Formula One" around the Albert Park track, and the "Australian Formula One", one of the four major international tennis championships in the world. Annual international sports events such as the "Australian Open" and Australia's top international horse racing "Melbourne Cup" are all held in Melbourne.

Main festivals:

MOOMBA FESTIVAL

This is a carnival for Melbourne residents, held in March every year.

Mumba means that everyone is happy together. Every Moomba Festival, people celebrate for several days. Celebrations include art exhibitions, music performances, singing and dancing dramas, sports competitions, float parades and other projects. Chinese programs are also part of the festival, and dragon lantern and lion dances are very popular.

Melbourne Arts Festival

The Arts Festival is held in mid-September every year and lasts for 17 days. At that time, famous artists and art groups from all over the world will compete in the city, showcasing world-class music, dance and drama programs.

The Melbourne Cup

is one of the most famous horse races in the world and the only thing that can stop work all over Australia. During the horse racing, the colorful hats on the heads of ladies become a unique scenery outside the racecourse.

Sheep and Wool Festival

Held in July every year, it is the largest wool expo in the world.

Chinese Spring Festival

During the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Melbourne municipal authorities hold Chinese folk performances and Chinese food exhibitions in Chinatown. The Chinese Spring Festival has become a popular event for people of all ethnic groups in Melbourne. A festival to celebrate.

Victorian Arts Center

The Victoria Arts Center has become a symbol of Melbourne. It is across the Yarra River from the center of Melbourne to South Melbourne (South Melbourne). Cross the Princess Bridge from Flindas Station and walk along St. Kilda St. for 5 minutes. You will see the new arch on the right. Inside the arch is the Victoria Arts Center.

This art center houses the Victoria Art Gallery, which has a collection of 25,000 pieces, making it the largest art gallery in Australia. The architecture of the Art Center is very admirable, with a vast atrium and a hall with stained glass ceilings, which are worth seeing.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: 10:00-17:00, Wednesday 10:00-21:00, closed on Monday

Philip Island

About 130 kilometers south of Melbourne, on the east side of Port Phillip Bay, there is a small island at the entrance, Phillip Island. For Melbourne citizens, it is a beach resort for surfing, boating, fishing, water skiing and other activities.

Phillip Island is famous because Summerland Beach near Nobbys Point at the southwest end of the island is a protected area for elf penguins. This penguin is the smallest penguin in the world, only 30 centimeters tall. , every time at sunset, you can see groups of penguins returning to their nests from the sea. Because of their petite size, they line up and waddle together, which is very interesting. It's quite cold on the coast in winter, so it's best to come in the southern hemisphere's summer (November to March). If you bring a telescope, you can see ocean seals and rock-dwelling seals from Cape Nobbys.

On Phillip Island, there are many strange rocks with differentiated surfaces, rectangular columns, standing vertically, shaped like an organ, and are called piano rocks. They are also a sight that tourists must watch.

Transportation: You can take a one-day tour of Phillip Island in Melbourne, which takes about 2 hours by car.

Opening hours: Penguin viewing time is 18:30-20:00 (May-September), 19:30-21:30 (October-April), the island is open all year round.

Food: There are many Western, Chinese and seafood restaurants on the island, and there is a lot of choice.

Tips: Photography and video recording are not allowed in the scenic area, so do not bring these devices. In addition, it is very cold on the island, so you need to wear more cold-proof clothes even in summer.

Royal Botanic Garden

The botanical garden located next to King's Park is about 40 hectares. In addition to Australian native plants, there are about 10,000 domestic and foreign species of plants. Since its opening in 1845, it has continuously collected plants from all over the world and gradually expanded to reach the scale we see today.

In the southeast corner of the park, there is a red eucalyptus tree called the "Separation Memorial Tree". It is said that in 1851, it was used to celebrate Victoria's separation from New South Wales. Independence, and the pageant was held around this tree, hence the name.

There is a simple wooden building in the park called La Trobe Cottage. When Victoria was still part of New South Wales, this was the residence of local official La Trobe. This house was originally north of the Yarra River. The Jolimont place on the shore was moved here in 1966 and preserved as a historical monument.

Transportation: Take tram No. 3, 6, 8, 16, or 67 in the city center and you can get there in 15 minutes. If you walk from the city center, it takes 30 minutes.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: 6:30-20:30

Tips: Do not litter in the park or on trees Carving and scratching.

Accommodation introduction

Melbourne accommodations are concentrated on Linyin Street on Barker Avenue. The hotels in the city center are full of family atmosphere, making tourists feel at home. Even if they arrive in Melbourne late at night, if they go You can also find a simple accommodation around here. In addition, if you want to enjoy the nightlife, you can find such hotels in the Fitz Louis Avenue area.

Melbourne’s small hotels all adopt the B&B style, and breakfast is $40 for a single person and about $50 for a double person. In addition, you can also stay in the university’s hotel.

Catering introduction

Melbourne is a city with a quarter of overseas immigrants, so its catering culture blends the characteristics of various countries. There are more than 2,000 restaurants operating in the city. There are delicacies from all over the world, including Afghani cuisine and African Zulu cuisine that are relatively rare in other places. It is a feast for the eyes. The melting pot of cultures from various countries is a style reflected in Melbourne’s dining culture.

The annual Melbourne Food Festival is not only an influential food and cultural event in Australia, but also in the Southern Hemisphere and even the world. It successfully showcases Melbourne’s food culture and unique lifestyle to the world. Making Melbourne the undisputed "Food Capital" of Australia.

In Melbourne, you can also experience the charm of the 10-year-old "World's Longest Lunch". It is held simultaneously in 25 locations in Melbourne from the third Sunday in March to mid-April every year, and you can taste Victoria's local food in person. , sipping authentic wine, this experience is unforgettable.

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Victoria Street

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