1. General introduction to Melbourne: Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Victoria. It is an ancient city and is also the economic, cultural and financial center of Australia. In addition to being famous for the Melbourne Cup horse race, it is also famous for its rich and eclectic landscapes, trams and tree-lined avenues, exquisite Victorian buildings and towering skyscrapers. Melbourne has a relatively large population, ranking second in Australia, with more than 240,000 people. The climate here is temperate, with four seasons a year. It is not too cold in winter, with temperatures generally above ten degrees Celsius, and in summer the temperature reaches thirty degrees Celsius. This is a developed city with many tall buildings and modern equipment. Public transportation is very convenient, including trains, trams and cars. This is also an immigration center. Most immigrants who come to Australia live in Melbourne and Sydney. Immigrants started their new life here, but at the same time they still retained the traditions and habits of their own nation. Do you want to know about Italian food? Then go to Legeng Street. Melbourne is a port city in southeastern Australia. In summer, people like to go to the beach. There are many mountains around Melbourne, so it is a good place for skiing after it snows in winter. Cowling Street is known as Financial Street and is the economic and financial center of Australia. In the commercial street - Swanston Street you can buy the most fashionable clothes and the most modern household appliances. 2. Introduction to Melbourne Transportation Tour Bus (TourBus) Skybus SuperShuttle is a luxury shuttle bus from Melbourne International Airport to Melbourne city center. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Departures run every 15 minutes, and each train takes approximately 20 minutes one way. The state-of-the-art buses are equipped with wheelchair-only entrances and exits. The ground floor is a space for storing luggage, and each car is air-conditioned. Skybus also provides special transportation to any hotel in the city center. If you have Internet access, buy your tickets directly online and use a photocopier to photocopy your tickets. Or buy tickets at Kerbside at the airport departure gate. Skybus is the fastest and cheapest means of transportation. Compared with taxis, you can save AUD 30 per trip. Shuttle bus time: One bus every 15 minutes on average Price: Starting from AUD$13.00 per adult Skybus has two ticket sales points at Melbourne International Airport. One is near the South Terminal-Virgin and International Airline counters on the left, and the other is near the Qantas and Jetstar domestic flight counters on the right. The bus will go to the bus terminal on Spencer Street in downtown Melbourne. Airline flight (Flight): Ansett Airlines, Direct Air Charter Car Rental (CarRental): Arrows car rental company, Avis car rental company, Bartrak Camper van And Motorhome Rentals provides car rental services, Britz provides RV, 4-wheel drive vehicles and car rentals, Budget car rental company, Hertz car rental company, Maui Motorhomes and Rental Cars rent out car houses for 2-6 people, with branches across the country. OZ Experience specializes in providing tour buses and sightseeing trains (Train) for individuals and backpackers: Central Deborah Bendigo takes a small train to see Melbourne, chartered tour (Character), ATourWithADifference, SitaCoachesandSunbusAirportTransfers private car service from the airport to the hotel 3. Melbourne shopping introduction Melbourne's main shopping malls are located on Bourke Street (Bourke Street) and Collins Street (Collins Street). Melbourne Central is one of Australia's largest retail malls, with about 200 shops. Located on Chapel Street and Toorak Road in South Yena, it has the most luxurious boutiques in Melbourne.
Bridge Road and Swan Street in Richmond are the best places to buy Australian fashion. In addition, the main markets include Queen Victoria Market, St. Kilda Market, Victoria Art Center Market and Meat Market Craft Center (Meat Market Craft Center). Major department stores such as Myer and David Jones are concentrated in the Bourke Street and Swanston Street areas. In Australia, there are particularities about where to buy things. There are many kinds of shopping malls in Australia, and the items in the small stores are the most expensive. These places are not the concept of "small shops" on the streets in our country. When you pass by such a shop every day, you will see ladies sipping coffee slowly through the glass of the shop. They are all rich people. Some customers are frequent customers and the store owner already knows what they need, including the size of the clothes. The clerk will pick it up and pack it after entering. I usually shop in the supermarket or go to Chinatown. 4. Introduction to Melbourne’s catering Melbourne is a city with a quarter of overseas immigrants, so its catering culture blends the characteristics of various countries. There are more than 2,000 restaurants in the city selling delicacies from all over the world, even compared to other places. There are rare Afghan dishes and African Zulu dishes, which are a feast for your taste buds. The melting pot of cultures from various countries is a style reflected in Melbourne’s dining culture. The annual Melbourne Food Festival is not only an influential food and cultural event in Australia, but also in the southern hemisphere and even around the world. It successfully showcases Melbourne's food culture and unique lifestyle to the world, making Melbourne an undisputed Australia's "Food Capital". In Melbourne, you can also experience the charm of the 10-year-old "World's Longest Lunch". It is held simultaneously at 25 locations in Melbourne from the third Sunday in March to mid-April every year, and you can taste Victoria's local food in person. , sipping authentic wine, this experience is unforgettable. Restaurants: Victoria Street (Victoria Street) There are many Vietnamese-owned restaurants on Victoria Street in Richmond, where the flavors of Indochina are particularly authentic. Sydney Road (Sydney Road), located in Brunswick (Brunswick), is a place where you can enjoy ordinary Middle Eastern food. Lipaneng's Dessert House is a place worth visiting. You can take the urban tram here. Carlton The Carlton district can be called Melbourne's "Little Italy", and the Italian food here is very authentic. Lonsdale Street (Lonsdale Street) You can enjoy Mediterranean joy in the Greek-style cafes on Lonsdale Street. Melbourne is the city with the largest number of Greeks after Greece. Brunswick Street is located on Burnswick Street in Fitzroy. It is a paradise for world food, with delicious food and snacks from all over the world. China Town (ChinaTown) is located in China Town in the city center. You can eat any taste of Chinese food you want. Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Founded in 1927, the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is the world's first high-end restaurant located in a tram. It is Australia's "most popular tourist restaurant". The nostalgic interior decoration allows diners to enjoy delicious meals. You can also enjoy the city scenery at the same time. However, you must make a reservation in advance to dine in this restaurant. Tram restaurant business hours: Lunch 13:00-15:00 (Lunch is only for groups of more than 20 people) Dinner Section 1 17:45-19:15 Section 2 20:30-23:30 Restaurant phone number: (03 )9696400 FlowerDrum is known as the best Chinese restaurant in Australia. It attracts countless diners from all over the world with its Cantonese cuisine and has hosted many international celebrities including Bush Sr. In order to ensure quality, it has been a single restaurant in Chinatown for more than 20 years without any branches.