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
Quick Facts
Ticket
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.
Hours
09:00-21:00 on the current public schedule. Published summer schedule for Jun 20-Jul 31: 09:00-19:00 Mon-Fri and 09:00-21:00 Sat-Sun.
Transport
No metro. Take taxi or DiDi to No. 1 Fantawild Dinosaur Avenue (方特恐龙大道1号); local buses and hotel shuttles are useful only if they match your exact stop.
Duration
Full day
Best Time
Weekdays outside school holidays for shorter queues
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Choose it only if you want a full amusement-park visit
Fantawild is not the fossil museum. It is a full amusement park with rides, indoor shows, dinosaur theming, and family attractions.
Tip:Do not combine it casually with several museums unless your group has strong stamina.
2
Buy date-based tickets and arrive near opening
Ticket prices and opening hours change by date. Enter early if you want the popular rides before queues build.
Tip:A late arrival turns a full-day ticket into poor value.
3
Use the Fantawild app for shows and queues
The app helps with maps, show times, queue information, and some reservations. This matters more than memorizing a fixed route.
Tip:Download and set it up before you reach the gate.
4
Prioritize indoor shows during heat or rain
Zigong summers are hot and humid. Indoor theater rides and shows can protect the day when outdoor queues or rain become tiring.
Tip:This is especially important for families with younger children.
5
Keep the evening transport simple
If the park runs late hours, stay nearby or arrange a taxi/DiDi back to your hotel. Do not rely on a last-minute long transfer across the city.
Tip:The exit crowd can be the hardest part of the day.
Highlights
- Full dinosaur-themed amusement park near the museum area
- Indoor multimedia shows and outdoor rides
- Strongest for families and theme-park fans
- Longer operating hours on selected dates
- Useful nearby hotel cluster for families
Insider Tips
✦Treat the ticket as a full-day purchase.
✦Use lockers, stroller rental, and rest breaks if traveling with children.
✦Check height requirements inside the park before queuing with kids.
✦Bring sun protection and rain gear in summer.
✦Do not confuse this park with Zigong Dinosaur Museum or the World Geopark dinosaur site.
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