01Food District
Aiye Ancient Town
艾叶古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free entry.
Hours
09:00-17:30. Access information has varied in the past, so keep it as a short add-on rather than the only target of a day.
Transport
No metro. City-center site near Zhonghua Road (中华路); taxi or DiDi from central hotels is simplest.
Duration
30-60 minutes
Best Time
Year-round as part of an old-center walk
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Treat it as a compact architecture stop
Huanhou Palace was a guild-hall style site linked to Zhang Fei worship and old Zigong trade groups. It is strongest for architecture and local history.
Tip:It is not large enough to anchor a full itinerary.
2
Look for the stage, hall layout, and carving details
Spend your time on the old structural details rather than moving through too quickly. The attraction is the building fabric.
Tip:A slow 30 minutes is more useful than a fast photo at the gate.
3
Pair it with nearby old-center sights
Use Huanhou Palace with the Salt Industry History Museum, old streets, or food stops so the visit has enough depth.
Tip:This pairing makes the limited size feel appropriate.
4
Avoid making a tight plan around access
Because access information has varied across listings, arrive with a backup nearby stop in the old center.
Tip:If the hall is closed, the old-center route can still continue.
Highlights
- Old guild-hall architecture in central Zigong
- Useful short stop for local history
- Free entry under the 09:00-17:30 access listing
- Pairs well with the salt museum and old-center food
- Good for travelers who notice building details
Insider Tips
✦Keep a nearby backup stop because access listings have not always been consistent.
✦Do not plan more than an hour unless there is an event or exhibition.
✦Use it to add texture to a city walk.
✦Photograph details respectfully if people are reading or using the space.
✦Combine it with lunch or dinner in the old center.
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