Golden Dragon Museum & Yi Yuan Gardens
Golden Dragon Museum
A museum that tells the story of Chinese miners during the gold rush. It holds the dragons Sun Loong, which is the longest imperial parade dragon in the world, and Dad Loong.
The Golden Dragon Museum is located in Bendigo's Chinese quarter in the city centre. It displays household objects from Chinese immigrants during the gold rush, artifacts from their associations and the traditions of Bendigo's Easter Procession. Its treasures include “Old Loong” from 1892 and Sun Loong, the world's longest imperial dragon, which measures more than 100 metres. Next to the museum are the Yi Yuan Chinese Garden, a tranquil classical garden, and a Guanyin Temple. During the Easter Procession, a dragon dance winds through the town in a spectacular parade. Tickets cost about AUD 15–20, and the museum is often closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun roughly 09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Ulumbarra Theatre
- Rosalind Park & Conservatory Gardens
- Pall Mall & Shamrock Hotel
- Bendigo Art Gallery
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Discovery Science & Technology Centre
- Bendigo Talking Tram
- Lake Weeroona