01Food District
Aiye Ancient Town
艾叶古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 98 adult ticket; CNY 49 student ticket; children under 1.2 m are free.
Hours
Normal evening departures use 19:30 and 20:30 as planning anchors; holiday rolling departures may run 18:30-21:30.
Transport
No metro. Use taxi or DiDi to the active cruise pier, commonly Ziliujing Old Street Pier (自流井老街码头) or Maojiaba Pier (毛家坝码头) depending on the sailing.
Duration
About 50 minutes on the water; allow 1.5 hours with boarding
Best Time
Clear evenings outside heavy rain
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Decide if a boat view fits your night
The cruise is a relaxed river-light experience. It is best after dinner or as a lighter alternative to a long walk at Lantern City of China.
Tip:Choose it for an easy evening, not for the strongest lantern spectacle in Zigong.
2
Buy for the exact pier and departure
Cruise boarding can use different piers by route and season. Match your ticket to the pier name before calling a car.
Tip:Going to the wrong pier can cost the whole sailing.
3
Arrive before boarding time
Reach the pier at least 20-30 minutes before departure, especially on holidays or if you still need to exchange or scan tickets.
Tip:A short cruise still has fixed boarding rules.
4
Keep photo expectations realistic
You will see lit bridges, riverbank scenes, and themed light installations, but the view depends on weather, water reflections, and the current route setup.
Tip:It is better as atmosphere than as a guaranteed photo-heavy activity.
5
Exit into the old street area if it is active
If you board or land near Ziliujing Old Street, use the cruise as part of a short evening walk and food stop.
Tip:This makes the ticket feel more complete than riding the boat alone.
Highlights
- Easy night activity on the Fuxi River
- Short boat ride that works for families and older travelers
- Lighted bridges and riverbank scenes
- Good pairing with Ziliujing Old Street when the area is active
- Less physically demanding than the large lantern park
Insider Tips
✦Match the ticket to the pier before leaving your hotel.
✦Do not book it on a heavy-rain evening.
✦Sit where you can see both banks if staff allow seat choice.
✦Use it as a light add-on after dinner.
✦If you only have one Zigong night during lantern season, Lantern City of China is the stronger main event.
More Zigong Attractions
02Cultural Stop
Chinese Lantern Museum
中国彩灯博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry with reservation.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes
03City 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
04City 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
05City 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
06Historic 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