Detailed introduction to Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and the second largest city in Australia. It is known as the Garden City. Melbourne is located in the southeastern coast of Australia in the state of Victoria.

History: In 1851, gold mines were discovered near Melbourne's urban area, making it one of the richest cities in the world at that time.

Climate: Mild climate, four distinct seasons, and sufficient rainfall.

Area: 7,800 square kilometers

Population: 3.2 million

Telephone code: 613

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Victoria The state is an important producer of Australian cheese (cheese), wine, meat, fish, fruit and game. Due to its rich products and long food culture, Melbourne has naturally become a food paradise. The best tasting places include: South Yarra District Stkilda Road, Lygon Street, Fitzroy and Brunswick Street in Caton District (the famous Italian food paradise). Don’t forget to take a trip to Nanmen District, where you can enjoy delicious food while admiring the scenery of the Yarra River. In addition, China Town, located on Little Bourke Street, also has a variety of Chinese dishes.

The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant (Colonial Tramcar Restaurant) can provide the opportunity to eat and watch at the same time. While enjoying food and wine, you can enjoy the street view by car. Hard Rock Cafe is located on the corner of Bourke and Spring streets. If you want to enjoy a song and dance performance while eating, you can try the Dracula Theater Restaurant or the Crazy House Theater. Restaurants offering Australian and world cuisine: Paul Bocuse Restaurant Level 4, Daimaru, LaTrobe Tel: (03) 96606600 Chinois 176 Toorak, South Yarra Tel: (03) 98263388 Flower Drum 17 Market Street Tel: (03) 96623655 The Pavillion 40 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda Tel: (03) 95348 221 Stella 159 Spring Street Tel: (03) 96391555

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Melbourne is one of Australia's transportation centers, with a complete network of trams, buses and trains in the city and suburbs.

Airport

Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport (Tullamarine Airport) is located 20 kilometers north of the city. The arrival hall for international flights is located on the first floor of the airport building, and the departure hall for international flights is located on the second floor of the airport building. On the left and right of the international route hall are the domestic route halls of Qantas Airways Australia and Ansett Airways Australia. The international arrivals hall is equipped with facilities such as banks, luggage storage, Qantas Airways and Ansett Airways counters. The airport is about 25-35 minutes from the city. The airport departure tax for international flights is AUD 27.

Train Station

There are two main railway stations in Melbourne. Spencer Street Station is the terminus of Victoria's intrastate and interstate train lines in Melbourne. Flinders Street Station is the terminus of Melbourne's local train lines.

Aviation

There are flights to Melbourne from Beijing and Shanghai in mainland China. The airlines that open these routes are Air China and Australia's Ansett Airways. After arriving in Melbourne, it takes about 50 minutes to get to Canberra from Melbourne, about 1 hour to Sydney, and about 2 hours to Brisbane.

Trains

There are trains to state capitals and other major cities. You can take the Victoria train line (V/line) to travel to major tourist spots in the state. There are two main railway stations in Melbourne. Spencer Street Station is the terminus of Victoria's intrastate and interstate train lines in Melbourne. Flinders Street Station is the terminus of Melbourne's local train lines.

Car

There are highways leading to state capitals. You can take the sightseeing bus (Melbourne City Explore) to major tourist spots.

Trams

The golden and dark purple CityCircle trams carry passengers around the city for free, running every ten minutes.

Tour

Mainly include the Victoria Arts Center, National Gallery of Victoria, Chinatown, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Zoological Gardens, Victoria Queen Victoria Market, Cook's Cottage, St. Patricks' Church, Sovereign Hill, Gold Museum, Phillip Island Penguin Reserve ) and the National Tennis Center (theNationalTennisCentre), etc.

The Victoria Arts Center

is located on the banks of the Yarra River on St. Kilda Road. The arts center includes a 115-meter-high spire theater, Doria State Theatre, Melbourne Concert Hall, Performing Arts Museum, Sydney Myer Amphitheater, George Fairfax Photography Studio and Westpac Exhibition Hall. Opening hours are 9am to late Monday to Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday.

The National Gallery of Victoria

Located on St. Kilda Road, it displays Australian and European art masterpieces. Opening hours are 10:00-17:00 every day. Admission is free.

The Royal Botanic Gardens

It is located on Birdwood Avenue in South Yarra, about 5 kilometers from the city center. The garden features a wide variety of native Australian plants. Opening hours are 7:30am to dusk Monday to Saturday, and 9am to dusk on Sunday. Admission is free.

Melbourne Zoo

Located on Elliot Avenue, it covers an area of ??22 hectares and is only 4 kilometers away from the city center. There are more than 350 animals on display from all over Australia. Opening hours are 9:00-17:00 every day. Admission is A$12.60 for adults and A$6.30 for children.

Queen Victoria Market

Located on Elizabeth Street, there are more than a thousand stalls selling fresh meat, poultry, fruits, fish, handicrafts, Fashion and luggage, etc. The market is open from 6 am to 2 pm from Tuesday to Thursday, from 6 am to 6 pm on Friday, from 6 am to 3 pm on Saturday, and from 9 am to 4 pm on Sunday.

Cook House

It is located in Fitzroy Gardens on the east side of the city center. In order to commemorate Captain Cook, the Australians transported Captain Cook's former home in Yorkshire, England, into pieces in 1934 and transported them to Melbourne to be assembled into the original shape. With a height of 103.63 meters, St. Peter's Cathedral is the largest and tallest Catholic church in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sovereign Hill

Located in Ballarat, about 100 kilometers west of Melbourne, it covers an area of ??25 hectares. It was originally the site of a gold mine in the 19th century and is now an outdoor building. The Historical Museum records the social conditions of Ballante from 1851 to 1861. Here you can watch the gold casting process.

The Gold Museum

Located near Sovereign Hill, it mainly exhibits artifacts from the gold rush era and the Eureka Stockade Rebellion (Eureka Stockade). It also traces the history of primitive tribes and the wool industry in central Victoria. of establishment.

Phillip Island Penguin Sanctuary

Located 137 kilometers southeast of Melbourne, it is famous for the sight of groups of penguins returning from the sea at night. Phillip Island is also home to koalas and seals.

National Tennis Center

Located on Batman Avenue, it is the venue for the Ford Australian Tennis Championships, the only tennis competition in the Asia-Pacific region. The main stand can accommodate 16,000 spectators.

Shopping

The main shopping malls in Melbourne are located on Bourke Street and Collins Street. Melbourne Central is one of Australia's largest retail malls, with about 200 shops. Located on Chapel Street and Toorak Road in South Yena, it has the most luxurious boutiques in Melbourne. Bridge Road and Swan Street in Richmond are the best places to buy Australian fashion.

In addition, the main markets include Queen Victoria Market, St. Kilda Market, Victoria Art Center Market and Meat Market Craft Center (Meat Market Craft Center).

Entertainment

Melbourne is known as the world capital of art and culture. Here you can enjoy world-class operas, the latest Broadway pop operas, ballets, plays and concerts. Southgate and Crown-a World of Entertainment are two large entertainment centers in Melbourne. Crown Entertainment Center is located on Queensbridge Street in South Melbourne and houses a large casino, high-end restaurants, cinemas, nightclubs and bars.