What's Chinatown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Chinatown, especially its shops and Chinatown. Enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's theatre scene and selection of restaurants. Take in some culture at Her Majesty's Theatre and Comedy Theatre. There's plenty more to see, including East End Theatre District and Princess Theatre.
How to get to Chinatown
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 7 mi (11.3 km) from Chinatown
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 11.8 mi (19 km) from Chinatown
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from Chinatown
Things to see and do in and around Chinatown
Things to see near Chinatown:
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Marvel Stadium (1.2 mi/2 km away)
- Parliament House of Victoria (0.2 mi/0.4 km away)
- Melbourne Town Hall (0.3 mi/0.4 km away)
- State Library of Victoria (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
Things to do in Chinatown
- Her Majesty's Theatre
- Comedy Theatre
- East End Theatre District
- Princess Theatre
- Museum of Chinese Australian History Inc.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 10°C)
- Rainiest months: October, December, November, September (average 70 mm of rainfall)