The world's most livable city - What to do in Melbourne?

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Victoria. Its green coverage rate is as high as 40% and it is known as the Garden State. Although Melbourne's history is not as long as Sydney's, Melbourne still retains a strong cultural atmosphere. The streets are full of old 19th-century Victorian buildings, second only to London in terms of number, which is very exaggerated. There are also a large number of churches, museums, nostalgic cafes, and trams on the streets of Melbourne, which form an antique and elegant picture. No wonder it attracts countless tourists from all over the world to visit and make pilgrimages every year. Melbourne has a large number of attractions, among which the most popular ones in the suburbs are The Great Ocean Road (which will be introduced in another article) with spectacular views such as the Twelve Apostles, and Phillip Island, where you can watch the famous penguins returning to their nests. (Phillip Island). As for being in the city, you don’t have to worry about being lonely. Melbourne has prepared a variety of attractions and activities to welcome tourists, and many of them are free to visit. We will briefly introduce each one below. In addition, Melbourne has also thought about the transportation between scenic spots. The city government has set up the world's largest tram system in the city. The lines cover almost all major roads in the city, making it convenient for citizens and tourists. You can easily reach anywhere, and the free City Circle Tram No. 35 is a rare gift for tourists. Flinders Station is one of the busiest stations in Australia and the first station in Melbourne. This beige Victorian building with a history of more than 110 years is still busy today. The station is located at the intersection of Flinders Street and Swanstone Street. The average daily passenger flow on weekdays exceeds 90,000 people. It is also surrounded by popular attractions such as Federation Square, St. Paul's Church, and the Arts Center Melbourne. Therefore, It is very popular and is one of the landmarks of Melbourne. St Paul’s Cathedral is Melbourne’s most famous building. It is located diagonally opposite Flinders Street Station. Like the station, it is an important landmark in Melbourne. St. Paul's Cathedral was built in 1891. It is the earliest English-style church in Melbourne. The church is mainly built of bluestone. The interior is decorated with stained glass and scenic carvings, giving people a solemn but gorgeous feeling, as if time has traveled back to the tenth century. Same as Europe in the second century. Finally, I have to mention that the church is still free to visit, so you can’t miss it when passing through. Federation Square is also located opposite Flinders Train Station. It is Melbourne's largest public square, covering an area of ​​32,000 square meters. It hosts a variety of activities every weekend such as art performances, fashion exhibitions, and weekend markets. , concerts, sports competitions and even New Year countdowns, etc., it is a popular gathering place for local residents. The square has a unique architectural style, with various steel sheets combined into irregular geometric figures. It has the most complex structure and avant-garde shape, making it a popular spot for tourists. In addition, there are more than 20 restaurants with baristas near the square, so you don’t have to worry about not having a full stomach when visiting here. Queen Victoria Market covers an area of ​​70,000 square meters. It is the largest market in Australia and the third largest open-air market in the world. It has been in operation since 1878 and has a history of more than 140 years. The Queen Victoria Market has a well-planned site. The market is divided into multiple areas and offers a wide range of products. In addition to selling fresh local produce, fruits and vegetables, seafood, meat and dairy products, there are also souvenirs, handicrafts and more that tourists love. , is a very large market where you can spend half a day shopping. There are also souvenirs, Eureka Tower is the second tallest residential building in the world with a height of 297.3 meters. Its observation deck on the 88th floor is also the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere - Eureka Skydeck 88 ), tourists can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Melbourne from here, and the brave can even take the challenge of standing on a transparent glass box suspended 300 meters in the air, which is very exciting. The Eureka Tower is equipped with the fastest vertical elevator in the Southern Hemisphere, with an up and down speed of up to 9 meters per second, taking tourists to the 88th floor of the building in less than 40 seconds. In fact, there are many more attractions in Melbourne, including the dreamy colorful cottages at Brighton Beach, the most luxurious garden in Melbourne - the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Victoria, one of the ten most beautiful libraries in the world. The State Library of Victoria, the ultra-gorgeous Parisian-style shopping gallery - Royal Arcade, etc. However, due to the limited time of my last visit, I couldn't visit them one by one, so I left it to you to explore on your own. Finally, I have to mention that the scenic spots introduced in this article were all visited by the author when I visited Melbourne a few years ago. They may be a little out of date and may not contain all the latest information. I apologize for this.