En färgstark historia åtföljer Broome's Chinatown. Under Broomes pärlindustris glansdag skulle pärlorna (många från Kina, Japan, Filippinerna, Indonesien och Europa) komma tillbaka till stranden, inhissade och åka till opiumhallen och biljardhallarna i Chinatown.
Saker har förändrats. Du hittar inte opiumhål; dock hittar du fortfarande korrugerade skjul tillsammans med en del fascinerande kinesisk arkitektur och utsökt mat. Området är fyllt med pärlbutiker som säljer pärlor och pärlemorprodukter, varav många kommer från lokala vatten.
Promenera runt, njut av atmosfären och lär dig om Broomes spännande historia från de stora storyboardsna i butikerna längs Johnny Chi Lane.
While you won’t find opium dens in Broome Chinatown these days, you will still find corrugated sheds alongside some fascinating Chinese architecture and delicious food. The area is filled with shops selling pearls and mother-of-pearl products, many of which come from local waters. Sightseeing tours around town nearly always pass through Chinatown, along with Town Beach, Gantheaume Point, Sun Pictures (the world’s oldest outdoor cinema), and Cable Beach.
*Broome Chinatown is the heart of Broome and a must for all first-time visitors.
*Wear comfortable walking shoes and wear sun protection, as not all areas are shaded.
*Chinatown is the area's main shopping district—a great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs.
Chinatown is still the commercial center of Broome, so it's a major stop for the Broome Bus, which has comprehensive coverage of the town. It's also walking distance from the airport.
The best time to visit Chinatown is during regular business hours, when its shops and restaurants are open to visitors. Come hungry, as this is one of the best places in town for a meal.
If you’re interested in learning more about the colorful and sometimes lurid history of Broome Chinatown, pay a visit to the Broome Museum. The exhibits cover topics like the area’s pearling history and the World War II bombing.