"BENDIGO......DRAGON CITY" Bendigo by aussiejen

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AWAKENING THE DRAGON - Bendigo
AWAKENING THE DRAGON

Bendigo is only a 90 minute drive north west of Melbourne.

It is known as a "City within a Forest", being completely surrounded by National and Regional Parks.
There are kilometres of interweaving walking and cycle paths through the Bendigo bush, many leading to lookouts with breathtaking views of the city and countryside.

Bendigo is also well known for it's gold mining and Chinese heritage.

  • Last visit to Bendigo: Apr 2006
  • Intro Updated Apr 16, 2006
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smoke.....the remains of 10,000 firecrackers - Bendigo 10,000 FIRECRACKERS Things to Do (5)

If you have come to Bendigo to see the Awakening of the Dragon ceremony make sure you stay until the very end. Lots of... more travel advice

AWAKENING THE DRAGON - Bendigo AWAKENING THE DRAGON Things to Do (5)

Every Easter Bendigo holds it's Easter Festival. It is the oldest festival (started in 1871) in Australia with it's... more travel advice

GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUM - Bendigo GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUM Things to Do (5)

The Chinese community has played an important role in Bendigo's past and continues to do so. This museum is home to Sun... more travel advice

Entrance to the Chinese Gardens - Bendigo CHINESE GARDENS Things to Do (5)

The gardens were created by the local Chinese community. You will find water features, sculptures and pagodas. A nice... more travel advice

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    mary2u99's Profile Photo
    Jun 18, 2006 at 7:16 AM

    Thanks for passing by my Chiang Mai page. Yes the trekking is tiring but they do have one day tours too. Do visit the hill tribes. Great page!!!! :-) . Have fun in Chiang Mai.

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    Travmad's Profile Photo
    May 1, 2006 at 11:57 AM

    This looks like a great place to visit!

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    budapest8's Profile Photo
    Apr 23, 2006 at 7:58 AM

    Thx 4 ya visit to me pages.......Will have to come back fer a good browse time allowing. "Enter the Dragon" Bendigo style! Also watta leaf on ya HP.....Shame we humans don't take care of our natural beauty in the wild & only in gardens or zoos...Tim

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    kyoub's Profile Photo
    Apr 23, 2006 at 3:35 AM

    This looks like a fun place to visit. .10,000 firecrackers should awaken the dragon and everything else.

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    ATXtraveler's Profile Photo
    Apr 17, 2006 at 2:39 AM

    I loved the original Beechworth Bakery!!

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