Culture vultures in Australia can get a dose of Chinese culture in the Chinatown area in Melbourne. For those with an artistic inclination, the Chinese museum is calling your name. With the Han dynasty exhibition, a plethora of Chinese art, and even interactive gold searching, the museum will certainly satisfy you.

Shoppers don't miss out on the Emporium Melbourne, with wares from both local and international designers up for grabs here. It is even home to Australia's first Uniqlo outlet. China Red restaurant is no ordinary Chinese restaurant – you can watch the chefs here make fresh noodles and dumplings. Need more time? You can choose to stay at one of the many hotels in Chinatown as well.