Chinese Rock Pilings located in the community of Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada is a reminder of the Gold Rush days and the impact it had on the region and the local communities. The gold Rush attracted many people to the area from all around the world. Like many people in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Chinese arrived in Lillooet in hopes of striking gold too... and some did.

The Chinese prospected for gold on the Fraser River by washing the sand and gravel from the rocks. Once washed, inspected and discarded the Chinese would neatly build up a pile of washed rocks on the nearby shore of the mighty river. Sometimes the piles of rocks would be stacked in rows and reach up to 12 feet high.

There are two rock pilings on the Fraser River in Lillooet. One is just below the Hangman's Tree Park and includes a great view of the community and the other is near the old suspension bridge, on the east side of the Fraser River.

How to get to Chinese Rocks: Once in the community of Lillooet, travel down Main Street to 7th Avenue. Turn onto 7th avenue which turns onto Russell Lane. Keep an eye out for the information sign and the main Chinese Rock Piling on your right. Located just up the street is Hangman's Park.