If you were too busy in hosting family Bar-B-Ques , feasts and buying presents for your loved one the New Year eve…its not too late to treat your self with the care and luxury you deserve. The flight fares that went out of reach near Christmas are back on earth. So pack up your bags and heed to Melbourne where not only the melodious café’ and scenic beaches await you, but you can sparkle you holiday by celebrating Chinese New Year in Melbourne.

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The history of China Town in Melbourne begins in 1850’s after the discovery of gold in Victoria when a large Chinese population migrated to this metropolis. Ships sailed to Australia from Hong Kong with their cargo of men who had come in search of the "New Gold Mountain”. The small but burgeoning Chinese community in Little Bourke Street provided for all the needs of the diggers such as food, equipment and medicine, the beginning of China Town was already initiated. While the Melbourne Chinatown population dropped during the depression it has since been revived and is as bustling as ever.

Today, Chinatown extends a long way along Little Bourke Street between Swanston St and Spring St. Although, the historic cabinet makers and lodging houses may now be gone but lively eating houses and top class restaurants rock the town with the same hospitality and friendliness China is known for. With its low-rise brick buildings, gaily colored walls and simple yet mouth watering cuisines; China Town is still retaining its historic character.

China town Melbourne is an exciting place to visit with Asian themed streets, some of the cities top restaurants and historic buildings. There are a range of buildings along the Bourke Street itself and the small side streets leading off of it. The food is one of the most popular aspects of Chinatown with Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Korean, Thai and more on offer. To take a glance at the history of this full of life locality, visit the Museum of Chinese Australian History in Chinatown. The museum is located on Cohen Place, just off Little Bourke Street and it is open most days from 10am-5pm excluding Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Throughout the year there are a range of different festivals including the Asian Food Festival and the Chinese New Year celebrations. This year, Melbourne has become alive and energetic with a number of wonderful events, electrifying performance, art and dance shows, Jazz festivals and a unique blend of multicultural celebrations. Not just the valentine day, but the Chinese New Year (this year is the year of tiger) have filled the air with love, excitement and a freedom to leave the past behind and greet tomorrow with open arms, courage and passion.