Bendigo Chinese Joss House - Dai Gum San

At the Bendigo Joss House you can discover more about the Chinese migrants who came to Bendigo in search of gold so long ago.

The Bendigo Joss House, a Chinese place of worship, was constructed in the late 1860s. Standing for over a century, the Bendigo Joss House is one of the few remaining original buildings of its type in Australia. It comprises a caretakers residence, temple and ancestral hall.

The main temple is dedicated to Guan-Di, the god of war and prosperity. The Chinese saw Guan-Di as a wise judge, guide, protector and provider of wealth and prosperity; factors needed for Chinese worshipers in this strange land.

Constructed with locally handmade bricks and painted red, the Chinese color denoting strength and vitality, the Bendigo Joss House is considered an important part of Bendigos cultural history. To relive Bendigos vivacious history arrive at the Bendigo Joss House aboard a Vintage Talking Tram tour.