Chinatown

Step through the red pagodas that mark the entrance to Australia’s oldest Chinatown^[14] and discover the sites, smells and flavours that can only be found in Chinatown.

The precinct is located on Little Bourke street between Swanston and Spring streets. Being a “little” street, it is fairly narrow; add in the myriad of signage and throngs of people (day or night), the area has the vibrant and hectic feel you might expect on the streets of Hong Kong.

The street is lined with 19th century buildings with several brick laneways radiating off the main strip. You’ll find some of the city’s best Asian cuisine (not just Chinese) including the celebrated Flower Drum.