Melbourne

Author: Attractions Source: Shenyang Travel Network Click Number: 1631 Update Time: October 27, 23

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

Melbourne is the center where immigrants live. Most immigrants who come to Australia live in Melbourne and Sydney. Immigrants started their new life here, but at the same time they still kept their own national traditions and habits. Want to know about the Italian diet? Then let's go to leghorn 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 China people, but also a place to learn about East and Southeast Asian people.

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.

The best time to travel

The best tourist season in Melbourne is autumn, with an average temperature of 2 degrees, which is more suitable, and the plants are colorful. Generally speaking, the weather here is changeable. In summer, the daytime temperature is between 25 and 29 degrees, and sometimes it even reaches 4 degrees. The average temperature is 2 degrees in spring and autumn and 13-15 degrees in winter. Spring and summer are the most volatile temperatures. It is not surprising that the maximum temperature difference between the two days is 15 degrees, and the temperature difference between day and night is very large, even 15 or 2 degrees. The lowest temperature in winter is usually 5-9 degrees, and sometimes it reaches 1-3 degrees.

Festivals

Many festivals are held here every year. The annual international sports events such as Formula One Racing in Australia, the Australian Open, one of the four international tennis tournaments in the world, and the Melbourne Cup, the international horse racing that ranks first in Australia, are all held in Melbourne.

Major festivals:

Moomba Festival

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

Mumba means that everyone is happy together. Every Mumba Festival, people celebrate for several days in a row. Celebrations include art exhibitions, music performances, song and dance dramas, sports competitions, float parades and other projects. Chinese programs are also part of the festival, and dragon lanterns and lions are very popular.

Melbourne Arts Festival

An arts 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 to showcase world-class music, dance and drama programs.

Melbourne Horse Racing Festival

is one of the most famous horse races in the world, and it is the only thing that can stop the whole Australia from working together. During the horse race, the colorful hats on the ladies' heads became a unique landscape outside the racecourse.

The Sheep and Wool Festival

is held in July every year and is the largest wool fair in the world.

Spring Festival in China

During the Lunar New Year in China, Melbourne municipal authorities hold 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 the center of Melbourne, that is, South Melbourne. From Frindas Station, cross the Princess Bridge, and then walk along St.Kilda St． for 5 minutes, and you will see the new arch on the right, inside which is victorian arts centre.

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

Admission: free

Opening hours: 1: -17: , Wednesday from 1: to 21: , and closed on Monday

Philip Island

About 13 kilometers south of Melbourne, east of Philip Harbor, there is a small island at its entrance. For Melbourne residents, it is a beach resort for surfing, boating, fishing, water skiing and other activities.

Philip Island is famous because the summer beach near Nobis Point at 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 3 cm. Every sunset, penguins can be seen returning to their nests from the sea in groups. Because of their petite size, it is very interesting to stagger together. It's quite cold to observe on the coast in winter, so it's better to come in the summer in the southern hemisphere (November-March of the following year). If you take a telescope, you can see seals on the ocean and seals perched on rocks from Nobis Point.

On Phillip Island, there are many strange stones, which are divided on the surface, rectangular and vertical, and shaped like an organ, called Qin Stone, which is also a must-see sight for tourists.

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

Opening hours: Penguin viewing time is 18: 3-2: (May-September) and 19: 3-21: 3 (October-April), and the island is open all year round.

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

tip: photography and video recording are 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.

The Royal Botanical Garden

is located in the Botanical Garden next to kings park, with an area of about 4 hectares. Besides being native to Australia, there are about 1, species of plants at home and abroad. Since the garden was opened in 1845, plants from all over the world have been continuously collected and gradually expanded to have the scale seen today.

In the southeast corner of the park, there is a red eucalyptus tree called "Separation Memorial Tree". It is said that in 1851, a grand event was held around this tree to celebrate Victoria's independence from New South Wales, hence its name.

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

transportation: you can get there in 15 minutes by taking tram No.3, No.6, No.8, No.16 and No.67 in the city center, but it takes 3 minutes to walk from the city center.

Admission: free

Opening hours: 6:3-2:3

Tip: Don't litter or scribble on trees in the park.

Accommodation introduction

Accommodation in Melbourne is concentrated in Linyin Street on Barker Avenue. The 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 a simple accommodation if you go around here. In addition, if you want to enjoy nightlife, you can find such hotels along Fitzlouis Avenue.

small hotels in Melbourne all adopt B&; B way, plus breakfast for a single person is $4, and for a double person is about $5. In addition, you can stay in a university hotel.

Introduction to Food and Beverage

Melbourne is a city with a quarter of overseas immigrants, so its food and beverage culture has integrated the characteristics of various countries. More than 2, restaurants in the city are engaged in food from all over the world, even Afghan food and Zulu food, which are rare in other places, can satisfy one's appetite. The melting pot of various cultures is a style of Melbourne's food and beverage culture.

The annual Melbourne Food Festival is not only an influential food cultural activity in Australia, but also in the southern hemisphere and even in the world. It successfully shows 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 longest lunch in the world" with a history of 1 years. It is held in 25 locations in Melbourne from the third Sunday in March to mid-April every year. It is unforgettable to taste the local food of Victoria and sip authentic wine in person.

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Victoria Street

is located in Richmond (Ri