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Author: Attractions Source: Shenyang Tourism Network Number of hits: 163 1 Updated: 2003- 10-27

If Sydney is new york in the South Pacific, Melbourne is London. Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is the second largest city in Australia. It is an ancient city and the economic, cultural and financial center of Australia.

Melbourne is the center where immigrants live. Most immigrants to Australia live in Melbourne and Sydney. Immigrants started their new life here, but at the same time they still maintained their own national traditions and habits. Want to know about Italian food? Then let's go to Liwo Street. Want to know the culture of China? Then go to Chinatown. Chinatown has not only China restaurants, but also Malaysian restaurants, Thai restaurants, Japanese restaurants and so on, so it is not only a window to learn about people in China, but also a place to learn about people in East and Southeast Asia.

Melbourne is also a port city in southeast Australia. People like to go to the seaside in summer. There are many mountains around Melbourne, so it is a good place to ski after it snows in winter.

Optimal travel time

The best tourist season in Melbourne is autumn, with an average temperature of 20 degrees, which is more suitable and colorful plants. Generally speaking, the weather here is changeable. In summer, the daytime temperature ranges from 25 to 29 degrees, and sometimes even reaches 40 degrees. The average temperature in spring and autumn is 20 degrees, and in winter it is between 13- 15 degrees. Spring and summer are the most unstable temperatures. It is not surprising that the maximum temperature difference between two days is 15 degrees. The temperature difference between day and night is very large, even 15 degrees, 20 degrees. The lowest temperature in winter is generally 5-9 degrees, sometimes reaching 1-3 degrees.

festival

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

Major festivals:

Mumba Festival (Mumba Festival)

This is the carnival of Melbourne residents, which is held every March.

Mumba means that everyone is happy together. Every year, Mumba Festival is celebrated for several days. Celebrations include art exhibitions, music performances, musicals, sports competitions, float parades and other projects. China programs are also part of the festival, and dragon lanterns and lions are very popular.

Melbourne arts festival

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

Melbourne horse racing festival

It is one of the most famous Marseilles in the world, and it is also the only place that can stop the whole Australian Qi Xin from working together. During the horse race, the colorful hats on the ladies' heads became a unique scenery outside the racetrack.

Sheep and wool festival

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

Chinese Spring Festival

During the Lunar New Year in China, Melbourne municipal authorities held China folk performances and China food exhibitions in Chinatown, and China Spring Festival has become a festival celebrated by people of all ethnic groups in Melbourne.

victorian arts centre

Victorian arts centre has become a symbol of Melbourne, crossing the Yarra River from downtown Melbourne, that is, South Melbourne. From Frindas Station, cross Princess Bridge, and then walk along St Kilda Street for 5 minutes. You will see the new arch on the right, inside which is victorian arts centre.

There is a Victorian Art Museum in this art center, with a collection of 25,000 pieces, which is the largest art museum in Australia. The architecture of the art center is very admirable, with a huge atrium and a hall with stained glass ceiling, which is worth seeing.

Admission: free.

Opening hours: 10: 00- 17: 00, Wednesday 10: 00 to 2 1: 00, and closed on Monday.

phillip island

About130km south of Melbourne and east of Port Phillip, there is a small island at its entrance, namely Phillip Island. For Melbourne residents, it is a beach resort where you can surf, boating, fishing, water skiing and other activities.

Philip Island is famous because Shilu Beach near Cape Nobis, the southwest end of the island, is a protected area for elf penguins. This penguin is the smallest penguin in the world, with a height of only 30 cm. At sunset, penguins can be seen coming home from the sea in droves. Because of their petite size, it is very interesting for them to stagger together. It's quite cold when observed along the coast in winter, so it's best to come in summer in the southern hemisphere (165438+1October-March of the following year). If you hold a telescope, you can see seals on the sea and seals perched on rocks from Cape Nobis.

On the island of Philip, there are also many strange stones, which are rectangular, columnar, upright and shaped like an organ. They are also a must-see spot for tourists.

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 is18: 30-20: 00 (May-September),19: 30-21:30 (10-April), and the whole island is open all year round.

Gourmet: There are many western food, Chinese food and seafood restaurants on the island, and there are many choices.

Tip: photography is not allowed in the scenic area, so don't bring these devices. In addition, it is very cold on the island, so you should wear more cold-proof clothes even in summer.

royal botanic gardens

Botanical Garden is located next to kings park, covering an area of about 40 hectares. Besides Australian native plants, there are about 1 10,000 kinds of plants at home and abroad. Since the opening of 1845, plants from all over the world have been continuously collected and gradually expanded, leading to the scale we see today.

In the southeast corner of the park, there is a red eucalyptus tree called "Separation Memorial Tree". It is said that in 185 1 year, a grand event was held around this tree to celebrate Victoria's independence from New South Wales, hence the name.

There is a simple wooden building in the park called LaTrobe Cottage. When Victoria was part of New South Wales, it was the residence of local official La Trobe. This house was originally located in Jolemont, on the north bank of Yalu River. It was moved here in 1966 and preserved as a historical monument.

Transportation: Take tram No.3, No.6, No.8, 16, No.67 and 15 minutes in the city center, and walk from the city center for 30 minutes.

Admission: free.

Opening hours: 6:30-20:30.

Tip: Don't litter in the park, and don't scribble on trees.

Accommodation introduction

Accommodation in Melbourne is concentrated in Lin Yin Street on Barker Avenue. Hotels in the city center are full of family atmosphere, which makes tourists feel at home. Even if you go to Melbourne late at night, you can find simple accommodation around here. In addition, if you want to enjoy nightlife, you can find such a hotel along Fitzlouis Avenue.

All the small hotels in Melbourne adopt B&; B way, breakfast is 40 dollars for a single person and 50 dollars for a double person. In addition, you can stay at the University Hotel.

Catering introduction

Melbourne is a city with a quarter of overseas immigrants, so its catering culture combines the characteristics of various countries. There are more than 2,000 restaurants in the city that serve delicious food from all over the world. Even Afghan food and Zulu food, which are rare in other places, can make people feast their eyes. The melting pot of national culture is a style of Melbourne's food culture.

The annual Melbourne Food Festival is not only an influential food cultural activity in Australia, but also a food cultural activity in the southern hemisphere and even around the world. It has successfully demonstrated Melbourne's food culture and unique lifestyle to the world, making Melbourne the undisputed "gourmet capital" of Australia. In Melbourne, you can also experience the charm of "the longest lunch in the world" with a history of 10 years. It is held in 25 locations in Melbourne from the third Sunday in March to mid-April every year. You can taste local Victorian food and sip authentic wine. This experience is unforgettable.

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