2025 Zigong Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

#ShareTravelBudget 🇨🇳 Travel to Chengdu – Four Girls on a budget of no more than 15,000 baht! 🏔️✈️ This trip was designed to be budget-friendly, yet still focused on enjoying nature, food, and new experiences. My budget was just **15,000 baht, all inclusive**. **Airfare:** – Round-trip Lion Air promo = **2,500 baht**. **Trip expenses:** Here's how it's divided:* 🚖 Travel (train/bus): 3,800 baht* 🛏️ Accommodation (Chengdu + Sidaruni): 2,900 baht* 🛍️ Shopping for souvenirs/items: 2,380 baht* 🍜 Food + cafe: 1,700 baht (including restaurant & coffee/tea)* 🎤 Entrance fee/activity: 408.27 baht (rafting)✅ **Summary:** A worthwhile trip, complete with good accommodations, delicious food, and a million-dollar view at Sidaruni. The budget didn't go overboard! Perfect for backpackers or those who want to fully explore China for the first time without spending a lot📸 If anyone plans to go to Chengdu – we recommend that you reserve a good day to go up and down the mountain and organize the cities accordingly. (We chose to go to Sidaruni first and then come back to live in Chengdu in a chill way.)

Hey travel buddies! Who says family vacations have to break the bank? These 4 underrated cities cost less than $30 per person per day💰, offering stunning scenery, authentic local food, and tons of fun! Pack up with parents and kids for an ultra-value adventure👇! 1️⃣ Zigong, Sichuan 🌶️—The Flavorful "Salt Capital" Zigong is seriously underrated! Affordable tickets and delicious eats guarantee family fun. ✅ Must-visit: Salt Industry History Museum ($3 ticket) for kids to learn ancient salt-making; Dinosaur Museum ($6 ticket) with awe-inspiring giant fossils🦕! ✅ Food recs: Street-side cold rabbit ($4.5/portion) and fresh pot rabbit—spicy and flavorful🍚; plus sweet mugwort cakes at $0.3 each! ✅ Stay: Comfy city homestays at $7/person! 2️⃣ Hebi, Henan 🎋—A Poetic Hidden Gem This overlooked town blends lyrical landscapes with unbeatable value. ✅ Must-visit: Free-entry Sangyuan Ancient Town—perfect for family photos📸; free riverside camping by Qi River for kids to splash and explore! ✅ Food recs: Crispy Zimo pancakes at $0.5 each; hearty stewed noodles and spicy soup—$2 meals! ✅ Transport: Taxis start at $0.9—family rides won’t hurt your wallet~ 3️⃣ Zhangzhou, Fujian 🌴—Xiamen’s Chill Alternative Ditch the crowds for laid-back coastal vibes. ✅ Must-visit: Free Zhenhai Cape with lighthouse and sea views🌊; Volcanic Island Geopark ($9 ticket, kids half-price) for unique lava formations! ✅ Food recs: Overflowing Four-Fruit Dessert ($1.5); oyster omelets and braised noodles—$3 feasts! ✅ Stay: Ocean-view homestays at $12/person—steal deal! 4️⃣ Jinzhou, Liaoning 🍢—BBQ Capital’s Local Charm Feast on skewers and explore history without splurging. ✅ Must-visit: Free Ancient Pagoda Park; North Putuo Mountain ($4.5 ticket) for hiking with panoramic views🌳~ ✅ Food recs: Any street BBQ stall! Lamb skewers at $0.3 each, grilled oysters $1.5 for three—eat till stuffed! Plus crispy pancakes and dried tofu—$4.5 feasts! ✅ Transport: Shared bikes at $0.3/hour—pedal through the old town together~ 💡 Budget Family Travel Tips ✅ Off-peak travel: Avoid holidays for cheaper flights/accommodations~ ✅ Pack snacks: Save on overpriced tourist-spot food! ✅ Use public transport: Buses, bikes, and ride-sharing cut costs🚗~ Folks! Skip crowded hotspots—these 4 hidden gems offer beauty, space, and savings. Bookmark this guide and gather the family for adventure!👣

Howdy smart hotel, a popular hotel among Thais who travel to Chengdu, China 🇨🇳 📍 Travel from the IFS building (panda building) to the hotel in about 8 minutes. Atmosphere: Clean rooms, good service staff, lots of food shops downstairs, the hotel has an elevator, no musty smell and cigarette smell, convenient transportation, near the train station, shopping areas and attractions in the city 👏 Type room: Elegant (get a free upgrade from a boutique room) ✨ Price: 800-1,000 ฿ Opening hours: 24-hour reception staff 🕰️ #tripbestfreeaccommodation #recommendedhotel #travelinChina #Howdysmarthotel #Chengduhotel #Chengdu🇨🇳

📍Day 0 23.40 Depart from Phuket to Hong Kong 📍Day 1 04.05 Arrive at Hong Kong Airport 10.20 Depart from Hong Kong to Chengdu  13.15 Arrive at Tianfu Airport (Chengdu)  After going through immigration, pick up your luggage, follow the signs for Airport bus, go down the escalator and you will see a bus parked there. Buy bus ticket No. 1 Get on the bus at 15:00. Travel to the city for about 1 hour. The bus stops in front of the IFS building. 16:00 Walk from the IFS building to the hotel about 500 meters. Stay at Howdy Smart Hotel for 4 nights on February 21-23, 2025 and February 24-26, 2025. 17:00 Walk around Chunxi Road, eat at a hot pot restaurant and Heytea, then return to the hotel. 📍Day 2 10:00 Walk from the hotel to the opposite side, about 100 meters.  Eat noodles from Uncle's and have tea at Lishanshan. 11:30 Travel to Kuanxianzi Alley, a wide and narrow alley (take the subway line 4 and get off at Kuanzhaixiangzi Alleys station, exit B). 13:30 Travel to Eastern Suburbs Memory (take subway line 8 and get off at Dongjiao Memory Station, exit B1) 15:30 Travel to Fanghua Street (take subway line 8 and get off at Fangcao Street Station) 17:00 Travel to Taikooli (take subway line 3 and get off at Chunxi Road Station) 17:30 Eat crab noodles (Taikooli area) 18:30 Buy snacks at 9.7 in front of Chunxi Road Station 19:00 Travel to Anchun Bridge (take subway line 2 and get off at Niuwangmiao Station, exit H2, walk for about 1 kilometer) 20:00 Travel to Chengdu Twin Tower (take subway line 1 and get off at Financial City Station, exit A) 21:00 Return to the hotel 📍Day 3 06:15 Check out of the hotel, walk to the station Xinnamen about 800 meters 07.00 Take the bus to Si Mong 12.00 Arrive at Si Mong Park Choose to walk on the Shuangqiaogou route 16.30 Travel to Cloud Inn Hotel (call a taxi in front of the park ) 📍Day 4 10.00 Check out from the hotel, walk from the hotel to Ice Axe Cafe about 300 meters 13.00 Return to the car in front of the hotel  Travel to Dujiangyan 16.00 Arrive in Dujiangyan, stop by to see the panda selfie, visit the ancient city and the dam 19.38 Travel back to Chengdu (Take the high-speed rail from Lidui Park Station to Xipu Station, then take the subway to Chunxi Road Station) and walk to Howdy Smart Hotel 📍Day 5 06.15 am Walk from the hotel to Mirui Shopping Mall for about 1 kilometer 07.00 am Take the bus to Bipenggou Park 10.30 am Arrive at Bipenggou Park 16.30 pm Return to Chengdu 20.00 pm Arrive at Jinke North Road MRT Station 20.30 pm Stop by Taode Taikooli branch 21.30 pm Return to the hotel 📍Day 6 09.00 am Check out of the hotel  10.20 am Take the bus under the IFS building to Tianfu Airport * Transfer in Hong Kong for 15 hours 🇭🇰🛫 17.15 pm Arrive at Hong Kong Airport 18:00 Travel to Victoria Harbour 20:00 Watch the Symphony of lights show 21:00 Stop for ramen 22:00 Return to Hong Kong airport 📍Day 7 08:25 Return to Phuket  #TravelChina #Chengdu #FourLadies #BiPenggou #TravelChengdu #VisitFourLadies #VisitBiPenggou #TravelChina🇨🇳 #Dujiangyan #PandaSelfie #cathaypacific #Chengdu🇨🇳 #PlanTravelChengdu

【Amazing Location】 • Directly opposite Zigong Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom (5-minute walk) • 5-minute drive to the Lantern Festival Scenic Area/Shenhai Well/Sister Jiang's Former Residence • Three major transportation hubs: East Bus Station + Dinosaur Avenue + Zigong High-Speed Railway Station 🐾【Dinosaur-Themed Family Fun】 ✅ Dinosaur-themed design throughout the hotel: surprises from the corridors to the rooms ✅ Each room is equipped with a smart toilet + independent bathtub + panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows ✅ Family rooms are equipped with children's picture books + dinosaur toys + safety seats 🎠【Amazing Amenities】 • ㊙️Exclusive children's play area: Lego wall + magnetic puzzles + reading corner • 🤖High-tech service: AI delivery robot on call 24/7 • 💆‍♂️Family suites with dryer + mini gym • 🧸Nightly surprises: Weekly themed dinosaur bedtime story sessions 💡【Unlock Hidden Adventures】 1️⃣ VIP access to Fantawild night shows (reservations required) 2️⃣ Dinosaur-themed breakfast (T-Rex shaped plates) 3️⃣ Hotel courtesy tickets (half-price admission to the Dinosaur Museum) 📸【Photo Ops】 • Christmas Special: 18-meter starry Christmas tree in the lobby at night • Dinosaur wall check-in points: Take photos with different dinosaurs on each floor • Ceiling projection show: Free viewing at specific times 💰【Amazing Value】 ￥600+ package includes: ✅ Double breakfast + Dinosaur Park tickets ✅ Room upgrade + children's slippers ✅ Free shuttle to Fantawild/Lantern Festival Scenic Area 📆【Check-in Tips】 Avoid peak check-in times on weekends. Recommended for families with children to stay for 2 nights. Contact the front desk in advance to arrange a dinosaur-themed welcome ceremony. Nearby dining: Hotel restaurant + Zigong Cold Rabbit flagship store downstairs 🌟Summary: From the moment you enter, you'll be charmed and amazed by this Dinosaur Kingdom resort hotel. It's a great choice for families with children or couples. You'll even receive a dinosaur blind box gift!

I came from Gong to see the Lantern Festival. I didn't expect to come across such an original ancient town. The driver arrived at the entrance of the ancient town in one step from the city. Free tickets and few tourists, it is a blessing for social phobia! 🦄【The past and present life of the fairy】🦄 It is said that the whole town is in the shape of a fairy lying on her side by the river (I stared at the aerial photo for half an hour and couldn't figure out where the waistline was) But it is confirmed! 1,400 years ago, ancient people came here to transport salt! There are so many ships carrying salt at the dock that it looks like a 1️⃣1️⃣ express delivery station📦 You can still smell the faint smell of salted fish (bushi) on the stone slabs 🏯【The magic of architecture】🏯 Shocked! The entire ancient town is not there! have! nail! son! All relying on wood and stone to play Jenga 🧱 This clumsy person studied the beams for a long time Conclusion: The mortise and tenon joint technology of the ancients is more stable than my Lego blocks! (I kowtowed to my ancestors on the spot) 🎨【Must-check-in fairy camera position】🎨 ❶ Fairy lying observation point📍 Search "LeLe Kindergarten" on the navigation without hesitation! The best place to overlook the entire Xianshi Ancient Town ❷ Qing Dynasty version of the commercial street🛍️ The cotton shop grandma is still spinning on the handwheel The blacksmith shop uncle is forging iron on the line I thought I traveled to the set of "Wulin Wai Zhuan" in a trance ❸ Social Animal Transfer Station🙏 Chen Family Ancestral Hall is very effective in praying for career! This working man 🙏Three pillars on the day ❹ Hidden sky garden 🌿 Observation tower charges 5 yuan 🎫 A bit of a rip-off? But it smells so good the moment you go upstairs! The layers of tiles on the roof are really nice 🍜【Foodie advice】🍜 Don’t expect a Michelin environment! But recommended: ▫️Tofu rice with chili sauce🌶️——spicy enough to make your soul leave your body ▫️Ancient town winery receives freshly made wine🍶——it smells so good Also, if you like spicy food, you can go to the city to eat rabbit🐇 📌【Guide to slacking off】📌 ✅Come in Hanfu! Any photo taken on the bluestone slabs looks like a still from a drama ✅Bring mosquito repellent in the summer! Mosquitoes are much more enthusiastic than tourists ✅Come at 4pm! The sunlight adds a golden border to the eaves, which is very beautiful. ✅The teahouse by the river is 10 yuan/cup🍵Listen to the old man telling gossip about salt merchants. Finally, I whispered: There are not many tourists in this place, even the stray cats are too lazy to do business. But it is this lazy temperament that makes me willingly contribute N selfies🤳

Zigong Lantern Festival, you are finally here! ! Been looking forward to it for a long time! ! There is really a lot to see this year! ! ! It's really shocking. . . . . The entire lantern festival consists of 7 major themes including "Welcome the Spring Festival", "Dinosaur Valley", "Colorful China", and "Happy Festival"! A stunning feast of light and shadow appeared before my eyes🥹 · ⏰ Lantern Festival Time: From now until 2025.5.5 (The park will be closed on New Year's Eve~ Don't miss it!) 🎫 Lantern Festival Tickets: 💰 From the first to the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year: Adult tickets 168r, student tickets/senior tickets 98r 💰 The rest of the time: Adult tickets 118r, citizen tickets 98r, student tickets/senior tickets 80r 💕Tips: It is recommended to buy in advance~ to avoid no tickets offline, after all, there are still many people during the festival! But it is really lively👭👬 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Guide to entering the Lantern Festival: 1️⃣ The lights in the park will be turned on at 18:00 and the park will open at 16:00, so you can arrive early! Reserve more time for fun~ ⚠️The lights will be turned off at 23:30 on the 1st to 7th of the first lunar month, and 23:00 at other times 🚗Transportation ➕🅿️Parking: ✅Driving: You can directly navigate to 🧭Parking lot No. 1️⃣ and No. 2️⃣ of the Lantern World! ! Walk to the Lantern Festival ✅High-speed rail: After getting off the high-speed rail station🚄, you can take the No. 11 tourist line directly to the China Lantern World✨ - In addition, there is also an intangible cultural heritage exhibition! ! ! Sichuan Opera face-changing and fire-breathing, New Year dragon and lion dances, national trend COS parade and more! Every performance was dazzling! Go to the "Lantern Festival Museum" exhibition area There are various works! Then go to the Intangible Cultural Heritage Market and have a taste of the food there! The variety of special foods is delicious! Not only that, there are also Spring Festival customs in the north and south. I want to try lantern night tours and handmade lantern making~ Overall, this trip was really worth it🙌

Getting There - one hour speed train from Chengdu Attractions - Salt Museum, lantern park, Fantawild Dinosaur Park Fun for the whole family! Spicy food! A city built in and around mountains and rivers. Quaint yet has everything westerners might crave! I call the dinosaur park “Dinosaur Disneyland” because it had amazing simulation rides and other rides for all ages. Definitely worth the ticket price! #familyfun #historyofchina #themepark

📍Zigong Colored Lantern Park. 1 hour and 30 minutes bullet train away from Chengdu City the capital city of Sichuan Province. We took the train from the East Railway Station in Chengdu and arrive at the Zigong Railway Station. The Lantern Park's entrance fee is 118 rmb per person. There are also food stalls outside and inside the park so there's easy access for food if you get hungry. Zigong City is one of China's historical and cultural cities. It is called the Lantern Town of the South Kingdom. All of these lanterns are made of bamboo, silk, paper, glass bottles, and porcelain. We stayed at Yingxiang International Hotel which is a little bit over 400 rmb a night but there are so many cheaper options to choose from. This is a MUST Visit during the long CNY and Spring Festival holiday. #valentinescape #2023travelwish #tripblazers

O’clock Have you checked the left card yet? Small shop, with a beautiful little corner, with a beautiful boss 😍 okay! Ordered a few things, can eat the ingredients are very fresh 🍝 mussels angel noodles, the mussels are large, cooked still just right, nothing will be old 👍🏻 must say my favorite fried spring rolls , inside there are potatoes, ham, cheese and other ingredients, when eating full of ingredients feel very solid 👍🏻👍🏻 。 。 Follow my yummy food 😋@macaufoodie_toutou #halloween2021

Everyone says it's slow to serve dishes, but I didn't notice when I went there the other day 🤣 。 Be sure to try his shrimp 🦐 crispy full score! 。 🍱 If you like to eat eel rice like me can try, it has two ways to eat! 。 👅 The must-order beef tongue is like a building block! It's thick but soft, like eating barbecued pork 😋😋 。 🥔See the look I love to eat but usually do not order the Coke cake, because usually eat d can eat the restocked kind, fried even, nothing special, but I eat here, crazy 🤤 with fresh potatoes pressed into puree, very smooth! 。 。 Follow my yummy food 😋@macaufoodie_toutou #halloween2021

Seeing all my friends say lofi is delicious at night 😋 As it turns out, at noon and night, I prefer the food at night 👍🏻 。 🍱 Grilled black rice - full of sauce flavor, just right 😋 The rice is flavorful! I can eat a few more bowls 😂 Crazy! 。 🍣Crab meat and seaweed rice - light crab meat and seaweed and caviar really hi heaven, but also with seaweed to eat the salty taste of seafood with the salty taste of seaweed together, very good! 。 🥟Chicken skin dumplings - burst with juice when you bite it, a must order! 。 。 Follow my yummy food 😋@macaufoodie_toutou #halloween2021

I came here recently to try their hot pot. The hot pot is Taiwanese soup, the hot pot ingredients are not bad and quite fresh! I think I must order 🥜 peanut sprouts, like an enlarged version of bean sprouts but with a bite of peanut flavor, this time did not take pictures 😂 You can also try his hand-beaten meatballs, very good taste, very bouncy 👍🏻 others play normally 😂 。 Follow my yummy food 😋@macaufoodie_toutou 。 #halloween2021

How to say it! I was excited to eat this place, it's not that it's not bad, it's nothing that impresses me! There are relatively few styles 🥱 Basically every item on the Menu has chosen one to try, except the appetizers did not order. Hopefully there will be new models out later 😊 。 Personally, I think the rice is the most special, with some barley, the satiety is good 👍🏻 It has a smoky texture! Beef and fish are just fine! Nothing special 。 I didn't drink alcohol that night! Like to drink alcohol can come and try, sitting by the window quite feel! 。 。 Follow my yummy food 😋@macaufoodie_toutou #halloween2021

I really like to eat pork ribs! And the old-fashioned noodle shop's pork ribs is really the first time to eat 🤣 order a bowl can selfishly eat all really cool 😍 pork and scallion is very refreshing, order the must-eat chan pi bone, a very satisfying noon just eat full I really like to eat pork ribs It's really cool 😍 Pork and mustard is very refreshing, order the must-eat chan pi bone, a very satisfying noon just eat full I really like to eat pork bone! And the old-fashioned noodle shop's pork bone is really the first time to eat 🤣 order a bowl can selfishly eat all really cool 😍 pork and mustard is very refreshing, order the must-eat chan pi bone, a very satisfying noon so full ❤️ #halloween2021

I wonder if you have eaten the buffet yet? Earlier August opening immediately positioned! You can eat it in September 😋 Personally, I think there is a lot of food variety, especially desserts 🍮 There is also a lot of seafood all you can eat! Let's talk about all you can eat but you can only eat two to three times🤫 There are steamed, garlic, and typhoon shelter. The most surprising thing is that there are Taiwanese snacks such as salted chicken, piping rice noodles, and ginger vinegar eggs 🥰 If you haven't tried it yet, book a place now! 。 。 。 Follow my yummy food 😋@macaufoodie_toutou #halloween2021

Go out more for food ✨ As a stay-at-home girl, if I can stay at home... I really don't want to go out🤣 So Flash Delivery @teamflashmacau is my best friend😜 This time I tried "Liangpi Sisters" 🙆🏻‍♀️ Do you think Liangpi is simple? Wrong. Wrong. This shop uses fresh vermicelli. Super QQ～with special sauce～ Super refreshing ~ good appetizer ~ And the chicken is soaked in marinade, it is boneless chicken spleen ~ cost-effective ❣️ Special food recommendations: ♦︎ Mouth-watering chicken-the chicken is tender and smooth, and slightly spicy to stimulate the taste buds❤️‍🔥 ♦︎The cold bird's nest golden preserved egg is also very special. It uses top-quality preserved eggs, which is a little different from the usual black preserved eggs. You can also try it~♥︎ How could I eat alone? "Flash delivery limited time offer"⚡️ ❣️Order "Liangpi Sisters" on the Shansong food delivery app for $80-$20! ❣️Discount period: September 21st to 27th #halloween2021

This 📍 newly opened coffee roasting shop ☕️🥖 "Gavan Bakery & Coffee" is located near Shuikengwei. As soon as you enter the store, you will be surrounded by green plants 🌵🌿🪴, and paired with wooden door and window frames🪟, it has a fresh Japanese style🌿. The store mainly sells home-made baked bread🍞, cakes🍰, coffee☕️, etc..…. Every cake 🍰 and baked good 🥖 is made by my auntie, full of the taste of happiness! : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

I heard that this is the "world's best French toast" so I went straight to this casual French restaurant 🍽 I've always thought it was a stylish restaurant, but I never imagined it was produced by the same person who produced Ultra Violet 😳 All the dishes looked elegant, and everything that was brought to the tables on either side of us looked delicious, so we were distracted 😂 And the French toast was so delicious that it far exceeded our expectations 🥺💓 I would be so happy if I could eat this every morning 🥺 lol I'm curious about the other dishes, so I'll definitely be back 🥰 I'm so happy to have discovered such a great restaurant ❣️ #halloween2021

Finally it’s hairy crab season. We came to one of the most traditional Shanghainese restaurant in town. The hairy crab here was unbelievably tasty. The beautiful golden roe inside was so creamy and buttery. The flesh was not very juicy but I know that’s not the main part. Other dishes were just average. It’s worth a try if it’s just for the crab and the ambiance. . 🥂Hairy Crab $380 🥂Smoked Egg with Walnut $68/two pieces 🥂Crab Roe and Pork Xiaolongbao $128 🥂Cheng Kong Pork $138 🥂Pork Knuckle in Yellow Wine Sauce $58 🥂Sesame Shrimp Toast $52 🥂Dan Dan Noodles $68 🥂Deep Fried Soufflé Egg White with Red Bean . Overall rating: 7/10 . 📍 Hong Kong Old Restaurant 1/F, Prat Mansions, 26 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui #halloween2021

1. Must-Visit Attractions Fushun Confucian Temple: The best-preserved Qing Dynasty Confucian temple in southern Sichuan, featuring elaborately carved beams and painted rafters, perfect for experiencing Confucian culture. image Xiqin Guild Hall: Home to the Salt Industry History Museum, showcasing the glorious history of Zigong, the thousand-year-old salt capital. image Zigong Dinosaur Museum: One of the world's top three dinosaur fossil museums, with the museum treasure—the skeleton of the "Tianfu Emeilong"—truly breathtaking. image Shenhai Well: The world's first well over a thousand meters deep, where you can experience ancient salt-making techniques. image China Lantern World: Winter exclusive (December to March), known as the "World's Number One Lantern Festival," dazzling with colorful lights at night. image image 2. Unique Experiences Fuxi River Night Cruise: Take a boat to enjoy the light shows on both banks and experience the night view of "half city green hills, half city towers." image Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom Family Tour: A dinosaur-themed amusement park ideal for family interaction, featuring a 4D cinema and thrilling roller coasters. image image 3. Food Map Cold-Eaten Rabbit: Zigong’s signature dish, recommended is the "God of Food aka Toilet Rabbit" (local favorite). Huobianzi Beef: Paper-thin intangible cultural heritage beef jerky, great as a souvenir. Fushun Tofu Pudding: Served with special dipping sauce, fresh and smooth. 4. Transportation Guide From Neijiang: About 1 hour by car (G85 Yinkun Expressway), or just 30 minutes by high-speed train to Zigong Station. City Transportation: Taxi fares between attractions are about 15-30 RMB, and buses cover major scenic spots. 5. Itinerary Suggestion (2 days 1 night) Day 1: Morning at Fushun Confucian Temple → Afternoon at Shenhai Well → Evening at China Lantern World. Day 2: Full day at Dinosaur Museum + Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom Family Tour. Tips Book tickets in advance during the Lantern Festival (around Chinese New Year) to avoid weekend crowds. It is recommended to have guided tours at salt industry historical sites to better appreciate the cultural significance. Summary: Zigong combines salt industry history, dinosaur wonders, and lantern art, making it perfect for cultural exploration, family trips, and photography enthusiasts.

Who would understand?! I booked this hotel on a whim, but the breakfast was so good I could barely walk! The moment I walked in, I was struck by the brightly lit breakfast counter—porridge, steamed dishes, side dishes, and drinks were all neatly arranged, even the tableware had an adorable quality ✨. Taro, corn, and custard buns are a carb lover's paradise, and the freshly cooked porridge with crispy peanuts and a secret sauce was so delicious I wanted to eat two bowls! The most delightful surprise was the attention to detail: the side dishes were neatly arranged on a three-tiered shelf, the vegetables were so fresh you could practically squeeze water out of them, and even the condiment bottles were as elegant as if they were from my own kitchen! Isn't the best thing about staying in a hotel waking up to a hot and delicious breakfast? This urban convenience store has "thoughtfulness" practically welded onto its signboard!

Visiting Zigong Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom with the kids for the second time, and this time we finally chose the right hotel! Ritz·Family Resort·Smart Design Hotel (Zigong Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom Branch) truly nails family needs and convenience. It’s an 8-minute walk straight to the park, smart facilities free up your hands, and the family rooms keep the kids playing so much they don’t want to leave. The cost-performance ratio is maxed out. Here’s a detailed thousand-word real experience—parents, just book without hesitation, no pitfalls~ First, let me rave about this amazing location! The hotel is right next to Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom, only 772 meters in a straight line. We walked with the kids and bags in under 10 minutes to enter the park, no need to rush or hassle with transportation. For those driving, it’s even more convenient—the hotel offers free parking with plenty of spaces, just minutes from the highway exit, so even new parents can handle it easily. Right across is a food court, so after the park, no need to go far—hot pot, Sichuan cuisine, snacks, all available. There’s also a supermarket nearby, super convenient for buying kids’ snacks and bottled water. The location is truly impeccable. The family room design hits the kids’ hearts directly! We booked a duplex loft family room, super spacious with two floors. Two 1.5-meter beds comfortably fit two adults and two kids without crowding. The mattress firmness is just right, and the kids can jump around without disturbing the floor below. The biggest surprise is the room’s own mini kids’ playground, complete with a slide, dinosaur plush toys, a small tent, and a building block table. After check-in, the kids immediately went into play mode, no need for adult supervision, finally giving us some free time to scroll on our phones. There are also special children’s toiletries—small toothbrushes, slippers, shower caps—all super cute, with attention to detail maxed out, so no need to bring a bunch of stuff anymore. The smart facilities really understand parents with kids! The Tmall Genie in the room can voice control lights, curtains, and air conditioning. When putting the kids to sleep, no need to get up—just whisper a command to turn off the lights. Covering the kids with a blanket at night won’t be done in the dark anymore. Wi-Fi covers the whole hotel with very stable speed, so kids can watch cartoons and upload park photos without lag. The bathroom has a dry and wet separation design, with a large washbasin area so adults can do makeup and kids can wash hands without interfering with each other. The mirror light brightness is just right, so photos taken don’t even need editing. The hotel opened in 2023, so all facilities are new, no odors, super clean housekeeping, and the bedding and towels are dry and soft—no disappointments at all. The service and dining cost-performance ratio is amazing! The front desk staff are super friendly and check-in is quick. They even proactively recommended Fantawild play routes and off-peak tips, told us which attractions are suitable for young kids, and reminded us to bring raincoats to save money—so thoughtful. Breakfast offers both buffet and à la carte options. During the off-season with fewer guests, breakfast is delivered to the room; during peak season, there’s a buffet. The dishes aren’t extraordinary but cover a wide variety—pastries, fried rice, noodles, milk, fruit—all enough to fill you up. Kids under 1.2 meters eat free, saving a good amount. If you don’t want hotel breakfast, there are many breakfast shops nearby serving authentic soy milk, fried dough sticks, wonton noodles at affordable prices. After staying two nights, we found many hidden advantages! The hotel isn’t on a main road, so it’s very quiet at night with no traffic noise. The kids can sleep soundly after a tiring day, and light sleepers don’t have to worry. Although it’s a smart hotel, there’s no need to worry about complicated operations—the front desk patiently explains everything, so even elders can easily use it. The hotel is also close to the Dinosaur Museum, so after the park, you can visit the museum to learn more. Whether walking or taking a taxi, it’s very convenient. To sum up the real experience: this is a hotel that takes “family-friendliness” and “practicality” to the extreme. No flashy gimmicks, but it precisely solves all the pain points of traveling with kids. Great location, new facilities, excellent service, high cost-performance ratio. You can stay in a duplex family room for under a thousand yuan, including breakfast and free parking. For families visiting Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom, this is truly the best choice to book with your eyes closed.

🌋🦖 Travel through billions of years of time and space, in Zigong, Sichuan, there is a "living Jurassic Park" — the Zigong Dinosaur Museum! As one of the world's three major dinosaur fossil museums and the largest dinosaur-themed museum in Asia, this place is not just about "looking at bones," but an immersive experience touching the Earth's pulse from billions of years ago. Every step you take is on the land where dinosaurs once ran and thrived. Today, let's unlock this "dinosaur secret realm" hidden in the Salt City✨! Zigong becoming the "Hometown of Dinosaurs" is no coincidence🌍! In the 1970s, an archaeological excavation at Dashanpu in Zigong made this land famous — archaeologists discovered over a thousand dinosaur fossils here, covering dozens of species from the Late Triassic to the Late Jurassic periods. The complete evolutionary chain and dense fossil deposits make this place a rare "dinosaur fossil treasure trove" worldwide. Because of this unique discovery, the Zigong Dinosaur Museum was born, becoming the first museum in China built on a dinosaur fossil excavation site, stunning the world from the moment it opened. The moment you enter the museum, it feels like pressing the "time travel button"⏳. At the park entrance, several life-sized restored dinosaurs stand tall. The Mamenchisaurus swings its 10-meter-long neck, the Qijianglong opens its huge mouth and emits a low roar🐲. Sunlight shines on their mottled skin textures, and the next second, it feels like they might break through the fence and pull you back 160 million years to the Sichuan Basin — back then, Zigong was not the small city in southern Sichuan it is today, but a lush lake and marshland where dinosaurs of all sizes foraged, fought, and reproduced, forming a lively prehistoric ecosystem. ✅ Fossil Site Hall: Touch the real marks of the "Dinosaur Graveyard" The Fossil Site Hall is the soul of the entire museum💫! This semi-open exhibition hall is built directly on the original dinosaur fossil excavation pit. Inside the huge pit, hundreds of dinosaur bones are intertwined and stacked, exposed in the native purplish-red sandstone layers. Some bones still maintain their death poses: the long-necked Mamenchisaurus bones wind like a giant python, ribs and vertebrae interlaced layer by layer, as if you can still glimpse it drinking by the lake back then; the small Huayangosaurus, covered with its characteristic bony plates, quietly "lies" in a corner, contrasting sharply with the fierce Qijianglong, whose dagger-like teeth🔪 seem ready to pounce on prey at any moment. Standing on the suspended glass walkway looking down, you can clearly see the excavation marks left by archaeologists: probe pits of varying depths, numbered fossil points, and even some rock layers not fully cleaned. The audio guide features an experienced archaeologist narrating in a Sichuan accent, vividly recounting the scenes of history being uncovered scoop by scoop — at that moment, "Jurassic" is no longer a movie scene but a geological code embedded in the land. ✅ Exhibition Hall: Unlock the "little secrets" of dinosaurs If the Fossil Site Hall is the "raw reality," then the Exhibition Hall is the "detailed science popularization"📖! Here are nearly a hundred complete dinosaur skeleton specimens, from small ornithopods less than 1 meter long, just a bit bigger than a cat, to the 22-meter-long Mamenchisaurus, whose neck accounts for half its body length. The visual impact of the size difference is striking. The exhibition area uses immersive scenes to recreate the dinosaurs' living environment: dense prehistoric ferns🌿 layered one after another, a shimmering artificial lake reflecting a dome simulating the prehistoric sky, occasional dinosaur calls paired with flickering light and shadow, as if stepping into the real set of "Jurassic Park." Even more fun is the "Dinosaur Interaction Zone"🎮! Kids can touch the simulated dinosaur skin — rough surface, raised scales, and even feel simulated "body heat"🦶; assemble dinosaur bone models by hand, learning the differences between cervical, thoracic, and caudal vertebrae through puzzles; and use AR technology to "summon" dinosaurs. Make a peace sign to the camera, and a T-Rex on the screen will come over for a photo with you. Even adults can't help but crouch down and play for a long time. The museum also has a "Dinosaur Laboratory" showing the entire fossil restoration process. Watching staff clean dirt off fossils with tiny brushes makes you realize every complete bone embodies the archaeologists' dedication. ✅ Salt City Link: Unlock the full "eat, play, and explore" experience Zigong is not just about dinosaurs but also has a thousand-year salt culture🧂! After visiting the Dinosaur Museum, take a 10-minute drive to Shenhai Well — an ancient Qing Dynasty salt well still producing salt, where you can see the entire process of "tianche" brine pumping and salt boiling; then visit the Salt Industry History Museum to see the luxurious mansions of ancient salt merchants and experience the food culture behind "Salt Gang Cuisine." Evenings in Zigong are the real "Happy Planet"🌙! Try a freshly stir-fried spicy cold rabbit🐰, its numbing and spicy flavor growing more intense with every chew; the fresh pot rabbit soup base is sour and spicy, appetizing, paired with tender rabbit meat for a satisfying spicy kick; then have a bowl of ice jelly topped with brown sugar and crushed peanuts to relieve the heat and greasiness. The old streets and Oriental Square, popular with locals, hide countless snacks, from wontons to pot helmets, from cold noodles to cold jelly noodles. The joy of eating and strolling here can only be understood by those who have been. 📌 Travel Tips 🔸 Tickets: 40 RMB per adult, half price for students, free for children under 1.2 meters (subject to official announcements); 🔸 Transportation: About 15 minutes by taxi from Zigong city center to the Dinosaur Museum; bus routes 3 and 15 go directly to the park entrance; 🔸 Must-see spots: Fossil Site Hall glass walkway, Mamenchisaurus skeleton exhibition area, interactive experience zone, dinosaur sculpture group outside the museum; 🔸 Suggestions: Allocate 2-3 hours for the visit; mornings have fewer people and better lighting for photos; families with children can rent audio guides (20 RMB each) for an immersive dinosaur story experience. From fossils buried deep underground to vivid museum displays, the Zigong Dinosaur Museum compresses billions of years of time into a small space🌌. Here, you can see the Earth's past and hear the echoes of life — the Mamenchisaurus's long neck once touched prehistoric winds, Huayangosaurus's bony plates once defended against predators. Every bone is a mark life left on the world. Whether for family study tours, friends checking in together, or solo exploration of prehistoric mysteries, this dinosaur museum hidden in southern Sichuan offers a unique experience. While spring is just right and enthusiasm is high, come to Zigong for a billion-year appointment with dinosaurs🦕! Community Creation Center Benefits Guide Dandan Dinosaur Museum Dinosaur Museum Snapshots Zigong Dinosaur Museum Worth Visiting? Dinosaur Museum Must-See Exhibits List Trip to Zigong Dinosaur Museum Guide Travel Tips for Zigong Dinosaur Museum to Prepare for Visiting Zigong Dinosaur Museum? Winter Entry Tourism Attractions in Sichuan

Coming to Zigong Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom, choosing the right accommodation can really double your travel happiness! After doing tons of research, I booked the "Qidian LOFT Garden Homestay." I originally planned to stay just one night, but after checking in, I immediately extended my stay. Every aspect truly touched my heart, and I sincerely recommend it to everyone going to Fantawild~ First, let me rave about the location! It’s only about a 10-minute walk to Fantawild, roughly 800 meters, so no need to rush for early buses or wait for taxis. After a full day of playing until exhausted, you can easily walk back to the homestay. It’s super friendly for families with kids and lazy travelers like me 😭. Plus, just a 3-minute walk away is the Chuannan Leather City Food Street. After a night at Fantawild, you can come downstairs and enjoy Zigong’s local specialties like cold-eaten rabbit, fresh pot rabbit, and diving frog—all in one spot. Foodies will be ecstatic! The homestay is located on the 3rd floor of Building 4, Qicai City, Phase 3 of Chuannan Leather City. Just navigate directly there, and there’s free parking at the door, so self-driving guests have no worries. Now about the room—I booked the LOFT duplex. Opening the door, I was immediately amazed! The 5-meter-high ceiling makes the space feel open and not cramped at all. The decor is simple yet tasteful, and the artistic chandelier in the living room creates a great atmosphere. Every photo looks like an Instagram masterpiece. The first floor is the leisure area, fully equipped with a sofa, coffee table, projector, and a leisure mahjong table. Sitting around watching movies and playing mahjong with friends at night is just so cozy~ The floor is polished to a shine, showing how meticulous the cleaning is. No dust or clutter anywhere, which is perfect for detail lovers like me. The coolest part is the little designs in the room! It’s equipped with a smart assistant that lets you control the curtains, lights, and air conditioning by voice—super high-tech and convenient. The starry sky lamp and butterfly lights by the bed are amazing. Turn off the main light at night, and the starry atmosphere is instantly perfect for photos. The homestay thoughtfully provides a grape-scented succulent fragrance. Even after eating hotpot in the room, there was no unpleasant smell at all—just a faint, refreshing scent that’s very soothing. The second floor is the bedroom area, with two separate bedrooms that can accommodate three people at once—perfect for a family of three or a trip with girlfriends. The bedding is pure white, soft, and skin-friendly. The owner said they change it for each guest and send it to a professional laundry for cleaning and disinfection, so it feels very safe to sleep on. The mattress is moderately firm, and after a day of playing, lying down on it instantly relieved my fatigue. Even someone picky about beds like me slept very soundly~ There’s also a huge wardrobe on the second floor that can hold all the clothes from your suitcase, with plenty of storage space. The hygiene is truly impeccable! As someone with a bit of a cleanliness obsession, I checked every corner before moving in: the bathroom has a dry and wet separation, the sink is spotless white, the smart toilet flushes cleanly with no stains or scale, and even the bathroom door is polished without watermarks. The bedding and towels are all freshly replaced, with no odors or hair. Disposable toothbrushes, tissues, toilet seat covers, and other supplies are fully prepared, showing great attention to detail. The owner said they thoroughly clean after every guest checks out, including stair gaps and inside the fridge, and regularly check for hidden cameras, making the stay very reassuring. The small garden in the public area is a huge plus! It’s carefully maintained and beautifully decorated with various green plants and leisure tables and chairs. Sitting in the garden in the morning to enjoy the breeze and breakfast, or having tea and chatting in the evening, brings a peaceful feeling away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Kids love running and jumping around here, and adults can relax for a bit—families with children will really love it! The owner and hostess are super nice, warm, and friendly, like old friends you’ve known for years. Before check-in, they send detailed instructions and navigation info. The smart password lock means no keys or cards are needed, making self-check-in very convenient. Any questions we had were answered instantly on WeChat, and they even recommended Fantawild travel tips, local must-eat foods, and pitfalls to avoid—really thoughtful. Besides that, the homestay’s facilities are very complete. There’s a separate bathroom on the first floor and another next to the bedrooms on the second floor, so no running up and down stairs—super convenient. The bathrooms have lighted makeup mirrors, hairdryers, and quality toiletries, so no need to bring your own. There’s also a self-service washing machine, which is great for washing dirty clothes after a few days—very practical for long trips. To sum up, this homestay met all my expectations for travel accommodation: excellent location, clean and comfortable rooms, complete and thoughtful facilities, and warm, attentive owners—all at great value! Compared to nearby hotels and homestays, Qidian is truly a no-fail choice. Whether you’re traveling with kids, girlfriends, or as a couple, you’ll find a sense of belonging here~ Next time I come to Zigong Fantawild, I’ll definitely stay here again! I’ve already recommended it to all my friends going to Zigong. Book early, especially during holidays, as it’s really in high demand~ Wishing everyone a happy and comfortable stay in Zigong!

Holding my child's hand, I walked into the museum. Three minutes later, he whispered, "Mom, the dinosaurs are waiting for us to come home."🦖🌌 Have you ever— stood in the silence of two hundred million years ago, and heard the sound of time breaking? Zigong Dinosaur Museum is not in the city center, nor near any trendy streets. It is hidden deep in the mountains and forests, like a letter sealed by the earth for a long time, waiting for a gentle person to softly open it. That morning, before the mist had cleared, I held my child's small hand and entered the exhibition hall. Light poured down from the towering dome, falling on a 20-meter-long sauropod dinosaur skeleton— At that moment, the air froze. He looked up, eyes shining, as if he saw a miracle. “Did they... really live?” he asked. I crouched down and held his hand: “They lived before us, braver than us.” There is no cold distance of glass cases here, only layers upon layers of fossils, like stars scattered across the rock— Some are laying eggs, some are guarding their young, some rest their heads together as if saying goodbye. Scientists say they may have died in a sudden storm. But when I look, I feel they are just asleep, dreaming of green waves and wind sweeping across the plains. When the audio guide started, its voice was soft like a night whisper: “This clutch of eggs stopped hatching on the 37th day.” Suddenly, the child let go of my hand, stood on tiptoe, and gently placed a candy on the edge of the display— “For you, don’t be hungry.” My heart melted in that instant. It turns out we came here not to see extinction, but to witness how passionately life once existed. Here, death is not the end, forgetting is. And love can cross two hundred million years, gently landing in a child’s palm. 📅 Recommended itinerary · A gentle day trip 📍 Morning: Arrive at Zigong Dinosaur Museum (recommended before 9:00, fewer people and soft light) 📸 Must-shoot: panoramic fossil wall, parent-child interaction area silhouettes, reflections in the light corridor 🍽 Afternoon: Stroll through Yanbang small eateries, enjoy a bowl of spicy beef noodles that brings tears but warms the heart 🚗 Connect to: Zigong Lantern Festival before evening, letting ancient starlight continue into tonight’s lights The world is noisy and hurried, but please bring your loved ones to Zigong. In the silence where dinosaurs whisper, find that feeling— the urge to hold life tightly, tears welling up. 💫🖤

✨ After visiting Zigong Fangte Dinosaur Kingdom three times with the kids, we finally discovered this treasure of a parent-child hotel! Just a 3-minute walk to the park entrance, right across from the Dinosaur Museum, and only 500 meters from the highway exit. Perfect for self-driving families with seamless access—no leg fatigue, no hassle for moms. After staying here, it’s definitely on the must-stay list for family trips📝 A detailed 1,000-word real experience covering location, room types, dining, and services, sincerely shared for moms’ reference~ First, let me rave about this amazing location! Not an exaggeration at all—turn left out of the hotel and just a few steps to the Fangte park entrance. No need to rush through morning traffic jams; you can leisurely finish breakfast and stroll over to get priority on popular rides. At night, no need to take a taxi after the park closes; you can drag your tired kids back and be lying down within 10 minutes. During the fireworks show, you can even watch the entire performance from your room balcony without squeezing into the crowd🎆 Right across is the Dinosaur Museum, just a 5-minute walk the next morning. The hotel’s sky bridge leads to a food street with Sichuan restaurants and snack stalls, perfect for a night stroll and late-night snacks. The location advantage is maxed out! As a dinosaur-themed parent-child hotel, the immersive atmosphere is truly on point! The lobby’s central courtyard dinosaur display is stunning—realistic dinosaur models mixed with greenery and vines, like stepping into a Jurassic forest. The kids immediately break free from their parents’ arms to take photos. Next to the front desk is a dedicated children’s play area and a rich picture book corner, with various dinosaur toys. Kids can play while parents check in, so no clinginess—moms can finally handle the paperwork in peace. From dinosaur murals on the corridor walls to dinosaur-themed stickers in the elevator, even the front desk staff’s hair accessories are dinosaur-shaped. Detail lovers will adore this❤️ Now, about the family rooms! We booked the themed family room with a slide. The 35㎡ space is very spacious for a family of three, with one queen bed plus a bunk bed. The bedding is soft and skin-friendly, perfect for kids to roll around on. Dinosaur elements are everywhere: dinosaur-shaped bedside lamps, cartoon dinosaur stickers on the walls, a small tent by the desk, and even dinosaur-shaped cups and toothbrushes. The matching children’s dinosaur bathrobes and slippers are adorable; the kids didn’t want to take them off and kept admiring themselves in the mirror. The most thoughtful part is the parent-child friendly design: double sinks at different heights so kids can wash up without a stool; a child-sized toilet seat with automatic heating; disposable bathtub liners and three pairs of slippers in the bathroom so the whole family can get ready without waiting; the entire room has a voice-controlled smart system—just say “Xiaodu Xiaodu” to turn lights on/off or adjust the AC. No more frantic searching for switches while managing kids, a real blessing for moms~ The only minor downside is that the twin beds can’t be combined, which might be inconvenient for families with very young babies. Hopefully, this can be improved later. The hotel facilities fully meet family needs! The gym is open 24/7, so parents can squeeze in some exercise during kid breaks; the self-service laundry room has washers and dryers, so you can wash dirty clothes anytime without packing tons of extras. The children’s play area isn’t huge but has slides, building blocks, and picture books enough to tire kids out for 1-2 hours. There’s a parent rest area nearby to watch kids while scrolling on your phone—truly a “relaxed kid-walking” experience. The parking lot is free with charging stations, so self-driving guests don’t have to worry about parking—this is a big plus! Dining exceeded expectations! Breakfast is buffet style with a huge variety: Zigong specialties like Shaozi noodles and rice noodles, kid-friendly cakes, bread, steamed eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, and whole grains for balanced nutrition. Special praise for the wontons and noodles, cooked to order and very authentic—our kid ate two big bowls in one go. Besides breakfast, the hotel has a Chinese restaurant and themed private rooms offering family set meals. If you don’t want to go out, you can have a proper meal right at the hotel, with mild flavors perfect for kids. Just note that during peak season, it’s best to eat breakfast early as some dishes may run out later. Service deserves full marks! The front desk staff are super friendly and efficient, quickly checking us in and proactively recommending Fangte park routes and local food. They even helped book a guided tour at the Dinosaur Museum. Room cleaning was timely every day, toiletries replaced daily, and trash cleared thoroughly. The hygiene rating of 9.3 is well deserved. Once, when our kid accidentally left a toy in the lobby, staff promptly returned it to the room and kindly brought a small snack for the child—so heartwarming~ The cost performance is also excellent! Weekend prices are around 500 RMB, rising to just over 1,000 RMB on holidays. Some packages include Fangte tickets and breakfast, making it much cheaper than buying tickets and booking hotels separately. Compared to other nearby hotels, this one is the king of cost performance for family trips in terms of location, facilities, and service. After staying here, it really feels worth every penny. Finally, some practical tips for moms: 1. Recommend the themed family room with a slide—spacious and fully equipped with family facilities. Book early to get a room facing Fangte for easy fireworks viewing at night; 2. The hotel is super close to Fangte. Buy a two-day ticket: spend the first day on thrilling rides and the second day on family-friendly, relaxed activities. When tired, you can return to the hotel to rest; 3. Breakfast starts at 7 AM. Go early to avoid the rush and enjoy freshly cooked noodles and wontons without waiting; 4. For self-driving, just search the hotel name on navigation. It’s a 5-minute drive from the highway exit with free parking—super convenient; 5. The Sichuan restaurants on the nearby food street are tasty but pricier during peak season, so choose according to your needs. Overall, Dailong Parent-Child Hotel (Fangte Dinosaur Kingdom Branch) is definitely the top choice for family stays at Zigong Fangte. Excellent location, complete facilities, attentive service, and a full dinosaur-themed atmosphere. Kids love it, and parents can relax. If you plan to visit Zigong Fangte with kids, this hotel is a no-brainer. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

1 hour direct from Chengdu to Zigong, this "salty and flavorful" one-day tour is totally worth it! Explore the thousand-year-old Salt City for free, check in at the ancient town sunset, unlock exclusive medals, the pace is just right without rushing, a nanny-level guide ready to go～ 🚌 Transportation & Basic Information Transportation: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu East Station to Zigong Station in 1 hour, or drive for 2 hours, super convenient. Zigong Station is adjacent to Xianshi Ancient Town, so you can start your first stop right after getting off the train. Tickets: All recommended attractions are free, taxi fares between spots are all within 15 yuan, keeping travel costs low. Core Activity: Participate in the "Salt Quest" Citywalk event, check in at 6 designated spots to redeem an exclusive dinosaur medal. 🗺️ Efficient One-Day Route Xianshi Ancient Town (morning) → Dongfang Square → Shenhail Well → Cat Alley → Huanhou Palace → Zhang Family Garden → Huashang International City (lunch) → China Lantern Museum → Xianshi Ancient Town (sunset + night view) → Return 📸 Must-Check Highlights (Free for photos) Xianshi Ancient Town: Stone slab roads paired with stilted buildings, like stepping into an ink painting. Quiet and peaceful in the morning, climb the viewing tower at dusk to watch the sunset over the Tuojiang River, the night view is stunning, and you can try specialty snacks like Zhengji handmade cold noodles and mugwort chicken feet. Dongfang Square: A check-in spot next to Zigong’s core business district, soft morning light and fewer crowds, wear light-colored clothes for fresh and photogenic opening shots. Shenhail Well: A living industrial heritage site, still preserving traditional handmade salt-making techniques, producing about 2 tons of salt daily. Watch the full process of brine extraction, boiling, and crystallization on site, the traditional craft is amazing, and you can also try salt sculpture DIY activities. Cat Alley & Huanhou Palace: Healing corners hidden in the old street, Cat Alley’s painted walls with lazy cats make every snap a cute daily moment. Huanhou Palace’s blue bricks and black tiles are full of ancient charm, the second-floor window frames offer beautiful photo spots with a high photo success rate. Zhang Family Garden: A Republic-era manor on the way, the Roman-style archways and corridors come with a vintage filter, instantly turning you into a "young lady" for photos. The tea room in the garden is a perfect rest stop to relieve walking fatigue. Huashang International City: Perfect for lunch and photos, the salt-baked dishes and tender rabbit meat here are super flavorful. Don’t forget to go to the -1 floor to take photos with the big "Zigong" character wall, maximizing the check-in ritual. China Lantern Museum: Entry stops at 17:00, the visitor center offers dinosaur medal redemption (available Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, limited daily), the metallic texture paired with colorful ribbons is perfect for sunset photos. 😋 Food Recommendations (Local Specialties) Salt-baked Cuisine: The soul of Zigong food, fresh and spicy, many authentic restaurants around Huashang International City, great value for money. Cold-Eaten Rabbit: A signature Zigong delicacy, firm meat that gets more flavorful the more you chew, also great as a souvenir. Ancient Town Snacks: Zhengji handmade cold noodles and mugwort chicken feet in Xianshi Ancient Town, authentic taste, perfect for snacking while exploring. ✨ Practical Tips (Avoid Pitfalls + Peace of Mind) The latest high-speed train back is at 20:30, manage your time well when enjoying Xianshi Ancient Town’s night view to avoid missing your train. Dinosaur medals are limited daily, it’s recommended to complete check-ins and redemption early to avoid missing out. Wear light-colored or casual clothes paired with comfortable shoes, so you won’t get tired walking all day and it matches the attractions well. Shenhail Well’s salt-making demonstrations have fixed times, check in advance to avoid missing this core experience.