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Walk in the foot-steps of the Chinese Miners of Dai Gum San.
Discover the story of Bendigo’s Chinese miners, a courageous community that helped shape a city and inspire the world.
Step into Bendigo’s remarkable Chinese story on a guided tour offered Friday and Sunday mornings. Visit rare historic sites, try your hand at gold panning, and enjoy morning tea beside the Bendigo Creek where Chinese miners once toiled in market gardens. Led by passionate local guides, these small-group tours reveal how Bendigo’s Chinese community overcame adversity to build a legacy of resilience, culture, and connection that continues to inspire the world.
Chinese Heritage Tour - Fridays.
Includes historic Diggings and Cemetery, Gold-Panning, Morning Tea at Peppergreen Farm and Golden Dragon Museum.
Join our Friday morning Chinese Heritage Tour and trace the story of Dai Gum San—a community that endured hardship, prejudice, and triumph during the gold rush. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll explore rare heritage sites including the 1850s Chinese Diggings and hear powerful stories of perseverance and connection. Enjoy morning tea at PepperGreen Farm, set on the site of Bendigo’s original Chinese market gardens.
Note: The Joss House is closed on weekdays. Free pick-up and drop-off in Bendigo available.
Chinese Heritage Tour - Sundays
Includes historic Diggings and Cemetery, Gold-Panning, Joss House, Morning Tea at Omari and Golden Dragon Museum.
Join our Sunday morning Chinese Heritage Tour and walk in the footsteps of Bendigo’s early Chinese miners, courageous pioneers who helped shape a city and inspire a nation. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll explore rare heritage sites including the historic Joss House Temple and hear powerful stories of resilience, faith, and fortune. Enjoy morning tea at Omari Café, nestled beside Bendigo Creek in the peaceful Larni Garingalang Gardens.
Note:Visit to Joss House is included. Free pick-up and drop-off in Bendigo available.
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