🇦🇺🇦🇺Queen Victoria Market** (QVM for short) is** the largest and oldest open-air market in Melbourne🚞🌠🗺️🤩

### **Queen Victoria Market (Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne)** **Queen Victoria Market** (QVM for short) is **Melbourne's largest and oldest open-air market**, with a history of more than 140 years since its opening in 1878. This is a must-visit place for locals to purchase fresh ingredients and tourists to experience Melbourne culture. It combines food, shopping, history and culture. — ## **📍 Basic Information** - **Address**: Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000 - **Opening hours**: - **Tuesday and Thursday**: 6:00–15:00 (some stalls may close earlier) - **Friday**: 6:00–17:00 (night market is open only in summer) - **Saturday**: 6:00–16:00 - **Sunday**: 9:00–16:00 - **Monday, Wednesday**: Closed (except for some special events) — ## **🛍️ Market Division & Must-visit Recommendations** ### **1. Fresh Produce** ✅ **The freshest local ingredients**: fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy products ✅ **Recommended experience**: - Try **Australian beef and kangaroo meat** (some butcher shops offer tastings) - Buy handmade cheese (such as Australian Camembert) - Buy **fresh oysters** (opened on the spot, served with lemon juice, super fresh!) ### **2. Deli Hall** ✅ **A gathering place for food from all over the world**: Italian, Greek, Spanish, Middle Eastern flavors ✅ **Must-eat recommendations**: - **Boreks** (Turkish puff pastry rolls with cheese/spinach filling) - German sausages - **Jam Donuts** (hot powdered sugar donuts) ### **3. General Merchandise** ✅ **Australian specialties**: UGG boots, wool products, Aboriginal art ✅ **Handicrafts**: leather products, handmade soap, jewelry ✅ **Recommended purchase**: - **Tim Tams** (Australia’s national chocolate biscuit) - **Vegemite** (Australian specialty sauce, try with caution!) ### **4. Summer Night Market** ⏰ **Summer only (November-March, every Wednesday 17:00-22:00)** ✅ **Live music, street performances, food stalls from all over the world** ✅ **Recommended food**: - Paella - **Churros** (Spanish dough with chocolate sauce) - **Craft Beer** (local craft beer) — ## **🚗 Transportation** - **Tram**: - Take bus No. 19, 57 or 59 and get off at Elizabeth St/Queen St. - **Free Tram Zone** can be reached by tram - **train**: - Nearest station: **Melbourne Central**, about 10 minutes walk - **Self-driving**: - There are parking lots around the market (such as **Queen Victoria Market Car Park**) — ## **💡 Tips for Playing** 1. **Go early**: The fresh food stalls are freshest in the morning and may close in the afternoon. 2. **Bring cash**: Some stalls only accept cash. 3. **Wednesday Night Market**: Summer only, it is recommended to arrive early as there are many people. 4. **Take a guided tour**: The official website provides a **Foodie Tour** to deeply experience the market culture. — ## **📸 Nearby Attractions** - **Flagstaff Gardens** (Melbourne's oldest park, 5 minutes' walk) - **Melbourne Central** (shopping mall, 10 minutes walk) - **State Library Victoria** (Internet celebrity library, 15 minutes walk) — ### **🎯 Conclusion** Queen Victoria Market is not only a shopping paradise, but also a microcosm of Melbourne's life culture. Whether you are eating snacks from all over the world, shopping for unique souvenirs, or feeling the lively atmosphere of the night market, here you can deeply experience the fireworks of Melbourne! 🍴🛒🇦🇺