Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre, located at 31-33 Lambert Street, Ararat, VIC 3377, commemorates the town's unique origin as Australia's only settlement founded by Chinese miners during the 1850s gold rush. The two-storey building, designed in traditional Southern Chinese architectural style and incorporating Feng Shui principles, houses interactive displays that narrate the miners' journey from Southern China to Victoria's goldfields. Visitors can engage in activities like gold panning, calligraphy, and traditional Chinese games, offering an immersive experience into the rich cultural heritage of the region.
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