Located near the middle of Australia's east coast, Brisbane is the capital of Queensland. The Brisbane River winds through the city centre, and the entire city centre is located on both sides of the river, covering an area of about 1,200 square kilometres and with a population of more than 2 million.
Brisbane is blessed with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per year, known as the "City of Sunshine", and is located near the south of the Tropic of Cancer.
Brisbane
Brisbane was originally an Australian Aboriginal settlement, and later European John Oaksley was the first to come here, he made an investigation of the Brisbane River and the surrounding area, in order to commemorate the Governor of New South Wales - Sir Brisbane, who promoted the colonization of this area, he named the Brisbane River after him, hence the name of the natural city. What began as Australia's largest prison grew free residents, and by the 1850s it had developed into a major Australian port until it was finally identified as queensland's capital.
Brisbane
During World War II, due to its proximity to the South Pacific Theater, it played an important role in the Australian and Coalition defense system, becoming a temporary home for the Australian and American armies, and MacArthur's command headquarters was also located here.
MacArthur Memorial, Brisbane
At present, Brisbane has grown to become the third largest city in Australia and the fastest growing city in the country's economy and employment.
Brisbane is Australia's closest transport hub to the Asia-Pacific region. The region is rich in natural resources, whether it is coal, natural gas, bauxite, steel, silver, wood, etc., or beef, seafood, wheat, fruit and other foods are very rich, it and the United States California in the 1950s is comparable to the status of california, its importance can be seen, is the center of Australia's fastest growing region, and has a unique competitive advantage in the Asia-Pacific region.
Brisbane is also known as the "City of Rivers", the Brisbane River meanders through the city, the city is built on the river, and the people live by the river. The ecological construction of the city is completely in accordance with the laws of nature and integrates with the surrounding environment. The residents' houses are completely hidden in the greenery along the river, giving a poetic pastoral feeling. The city is not only home to botanical gardens, but also to forest parks, lone pine sanctuaries and 3,000-year-old Antarctic beech, as well as a variety of famous flowers and plants.
Brisbane River
Brisbane Ecology
Brisbane is a very clean place with a very low crime rate and the citizens here do not tolerate "dirty mess" and crime.
Brisbane's famous Story Bridge, which connects Kangaroo Point and Perseverance Valley, is a famous landmark of the city. On the north bank of the bridge, walking along the river, there are many seats for citizens to relax and chat, where you can take a break, or have a drink, or chat, or be in a daze. There is no lack of tranquility in the bustle, and there is no lack of elegance in the prosperity. While people are tasting food, their worries are gone.
Kangaroo Point Cliffs is part of Kangaroo Point Park and is suitable for mountaineering enthusiasts to try their hand at it. This is the best place to enjoy the city and the river.
Brisbane's famous Story Bridge
Brisbane Kangaroo Point
Brisbane, unlike anywhere else, was planned to expand aggressively in the later period. First of all, the city's infrastructure is superior, whether it is transportation, medical care, education, media, etc. are dominant, and secondly, Brisbane's climate is warm, the environment is comfortable, the precipitation is moderate, and the average annual temperature is 20 degrees. The coldest month of the year (July) is only 15 degrees, so it is a livable city. Coupled with the rapid development in recent decades, it has now become a world-class city. It is also a business card for it to face the world.
If Brisbane is considered the centre of a metropolitan area, it is surrounded by many satellite towns, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast being the most famous.
It's about a 50-minute drive south of Brisbane to the Gold Coast. It has a resort that stretches for 42 kilometers and consists of dozens of sandy beaches. The sun is shining all year round and the air is humid, no matter what season you come here, you can experience the magic that is different from other places, and you can experience the feeling of Surfers Paradise. At the same time, a variety of interesting theme parks, such as Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, etc. are magical and unforgettable!
Gold Coast
A 20-minute drive north from Brisbane is the famous Sunshine Coast, which is part of the same international resort city as the Gold Coast. Tourism, retail and construction are the three pillar industries here. When you have the privilege of walking on the shores of the vast Pacific Ocean and feeling the waves lapping at your feet, your whole mind will be at rest, and your mind will be as spotless as if it had been washed.
Sunshine Coast
Although there are many leisurely places in the world, Brisbane is really relaxed, whether it is a cultural environment or a geographical environment, it is an ideal living city.
If you're planning a holiday trip to Brisbane, don't worry about what season you're going in, it's warm all year round:
In spring (September to November), brisbane is a time of pleasant temperatures and visitors come here to enjoy the stunning beach scenery. The current northern hemisphere is about to usher in a bitter winter.
Summer (December to February), although summer, brisbane has very little hot weather, is still refreshing and mild, and is the best time for water sports.
Autumn and winter precipitation is reduced, and it is good to go out, even if the temperature is around 15 degrees in winter.
Brisbane has several prestigious universities, the University of Queensland, and the Queensland University of Technology. There are many international students in China studying here, and many of them study while working to experience the local social life.
On the medical side, Brisbane's ability to export its medical services is attracting worldwide attention. The doctors here are the pioneers of organ transplantation, and many parts of the world have introduced patients to the organ transplant department here. They have had numerous success stories of transplanting part of a mother's liver to her two-year-old son. These have established Brisbane as a leader in this field. This technology is known as the "Brisbane Technology".
Brisbane is a foodie paradise:
The wines here are very famous, with nearly 100,000 people working in the wine industry, and it was the first place in Australia to develop the wine industry. The product is fresh, refreshing and has a fruity taste of grapes. If given the chance to bring a little bottle of two bottles, it is definitely great value for money.
Brisbane wines
The most authentic Queensland meat pie can be enjoyed in Brisbane, which is wrapped in puff pastry and is an authentic australian traditional cuisine. At the same time, it has also developed different flavors such as apple pie, berry pie, beef pie, etc., to meet the taste buds of different groups of people.
Queensland meat pie
Queensland is Australia's most important beef production site, and the pastures here are unique and the beef produced is absolutely delicious. So tasting steak in a Brisbane steakhouse is something special, mellow, tender and evocative.
Brisbane steak
Brisbane crayfish is a major local specialty, along with Australian lobster, restaurants large and small in the city are indispensable to this dish, no matter how it is prepared, it will not hide its deliciousness.
What has made Brisbane famous is that it has hosted many important international sporting events and conferences. The 1982 Commonwealth Games, the 1988 World Expo, the 2001 World Friendship Games, and many Asia-Pacific City Summits, the G20 Summit was successfully held in 2014 and the Asian Cup football tournament was hosted in 2015. Therefore, Brisbane has a mature experience in hosting large-scale events and the most basic sports venues. As a result, the IOC announced on 21 July 2021 that Brisbane had the right to host the 2032 Summer Olympics. This will usher in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for rapid development. Then we will see a new, vibrant city.
In 2032, we met in Brisbane.