Arrowtown_Chinese_Settlement

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Historic settlement in New Zealand

The Arrowtown Chinese Settlement is a heritage listed, historic village located in Arrowtown, New Zealand and set up by Chinese people during the Otago Gold Rush of the 1860s. The settlement is sometimes referred to as a village and has been restored and is now a common tourist attraction. It is close to Arrowtown on the banks of Bush Creek which is a tributary of the Arrow River.[1][2]

Some of the restored Chinese huts

Ah Lum is a well known example of the Chinese miners who lived in the area, his store is a category 1 listed building through Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.

References

  1. [1]
    "Historic Arrowtown Chinese Settlement". Heritage sites by region. Department of Conservation. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Arrowtown Chinese Settlement". Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
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