Zigong

自贡|DinosaursLanternsSalt HistorySichuan

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Jan-Mar for lantern season; Oct-Apr for cooler city walking
Climate
Humid Sichuan basin climate with hot summers, mild winters, and many evening visits during lantern season
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Top Attractions

01City Guide

Zigong Dinosaur Museum

自贡恐龙博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Temporarily closed as of June 7, 2026. Standard World Geopark ticket reference: CNY 40.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours after reopening

02City Guide

Lantern City of China

自贡中华彩灯大世界

All Ages

Admission

CNY 118 standard adult ticket for the 2026 lantern season; selected child and senior tickets are listed at CNY 80.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours

03Built Heritage

Zigong Salt Industry History Museum

自贡盐业历史博物馆

All Ages

Admission

CNY 35 adult ticket.

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours

04City Guide

Shenhai Well

燊海井

All Ages

Admission

CNY 25 adult ticket.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours

05Cultural Stop

Chinese Lantern Museum

中国彩灯博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry with reservation.

Typical Visit

45-90 minutes

06City Guide

Fantawild Dino Kingdom

自贡方特恐龙王国

All Ages

Admission

Date-based one-day tickets. Regular adult-ticket planning number: CNY 230; selected 2026 weekend promotions have listed CNY 199.9 standard and CNY 299 for 1 adult plus 1 child.

Typical Visit

Full day

07City Guide

Zigong Colored Lantern Park

自贡彩灯公园

All Ages

Admission

Free park entry. The Chinese Lantern Museum inside is also free with reservation.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes for the park; add 45-90 minutes for the museum

08City Guide

Fuxi River Night Cruise

夜游釜溪

All Ages

Admission

CNY 98 adult ticket; CNY 49 student ticket; children under 1.2 m are free.

Typical Visit

About 50 minutes on the water; allow 1.5 hours with boarding

09City Guide

Xianshi Ancient Town

仙市古镇

All Ages

Admission

Free entry to the old-town area.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

10Food District

Aiye Ancient Town

艾叶古镇

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours

11City Guide

Old Salt Field 1957

老盐场1957

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; food, drinks, exhibitions, and businesses inside charge separately.

Typical Visit

45-90 minutes

12Historic Walk

Huanhou Palace

桓侯宫

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes

13Historic Walk

Rongxian Giant Buddha

荣县大佛

All Ages

Admission

CNY 60 planning number.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours

14Historic Walk

Fushun Confucian Temple

富顺文庙

All Ages

Admission

Confucian Temple CNY 30, West Lake free, combined temple-and-lake ticket CNY 40. Lower promotional prices can appear on selected ticketing dates.

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours

15Nature Escape

Jianshan Scenic Area

尖山风景区

All Ages

Admission

Use CNY 25 as the conservative adult-ticket planning number; lower flower-season promotional tickets may appear on selected dates.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours

16Nature Escape

Shuangxi Lake

双溪湖景区

All Ages

Admission

Free lake-area entry; boats, fishing, dining, and other services charge separately.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours

17City Guide

Zigong World Geopark Dinosaur Park

自贡世界地质公园恐龙园区

All Ages

Admission

Same practical ticketing as Zigong Dinosaur Museum. Temporarily closed as of June 7, 2026; standard World Geopark ticket reference for the Dinosaur Museum is CNY 40.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours after reopening