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Food and drink
Melbourne is a great destination for dumpling soup and xiaolongbao, particularly around Chinatown and the CBD. Popular places to explore include HuTong Dumpling Bar, Shanghai Street, Yulongfu, China Red and ShanDong MaMa. Each offers different dumpling styles and fillings, making Melbourne's Chinatown a great place to explore if you're looking for hot, juicy soup-filled dumplings.
By Melbourne Sphere editors · Editorial team
City guides
Melbourne is home to many famous attractions, but five excellent places for first-time visitors are Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Skydeck, Queen Victoria Market, and Melbourne Museum. Together, they offer a mix of city culture, nature, shopping, history, science, and spectacular views. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or a longer holiday, these attractions are a great way to experience different sides of Melbourne.
By Melbourne Sphere editors · Editorial team
Getting around
From school-holiday programs and free festivals to zoos, museums, aquariums, amusement parks and children's theatre, Melbourne has family events for almost every age and interest. The city's official events calendar is regularly updated, so checking it before your visit is a good way to find current dates, ticket information and free activities
By Melbourne Sphere editors · Editorial team
Around the city
Find your way around the city and its neighbourhoods.
