Chinatown Broome

Broome illustrious past as the world’s pearling capital saw pearlers from China, Asia and Europe emerge from the water with money to burn inside the gambling halls and opium dens of Chinatown. Today, it’s Broome’s main shopping district, with galleries displaying Aboriginal art, pearl retailers crafting jewellery onsite, and restaurants serving up every cuisine under the sun. Take a stroll down Johnny Chi Lane for a quick history lesson, where 20 story panels narrate the tales of its bygone days.