Bendigo Chinese Heritage Tour with Morning Tea Fridays

Step beyond Bendigo’s grand architecture and uncover the untold story of the city’s Chinese pioneers. This small-group tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the authentic sites of Dai Gum San “Big Gold Mountain” where thousands of Chinese miners lived, worked, and forged a lasting legacy during the gold rush. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll wander through 1850s Chinese diggings and try your hand at panning for real gold. Visit one of Australia’s last surviving Chinese cemeteries, a peaceful resting place rich in symbolism and stories of belonging. Relax over morning tea at PepperGreen Farm, a thriving social enterprise on the site of the original Chinese market gardens, before visiting the Golden Dragon Museum and Chinese Gardens — home to Dai Gum Loong, the world’s longest Imperial Dragon. With comfortable transport and expert storytelling, this tour reveals the courage and culture that helped shape Bendigo. Winner Best New Tourism Business - Victoria 2025