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; food, drinks, exhibitions, and businesses inside charge separately.
Hours
09:30-21:30.
Transport
No metro. Taxi or DiDi from central Zigong takes about 15-25 minutes; navigate to Old Salt Field 1957 (老盐场1957).
Duration
45-90 minutes
Best Time
Late afternoon or early evening if businesses are open
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Understand it as an industrial reuse site
Old Salt Field 1957 reuses parts of a former salt-factory area. The value is the industrial setting, small exhibitions, cafes, and creative-park atmosphere.
Tip:It is not a deep museum like the Salt Industry History Museum.
2
Walk the factory structures before sitting down
Start with the old industrial buildings, display areas, and open courtyards so the salt-factory background is clear before choosing a cafe or meal.
Tip:If you only eat here, the heritage part can be missed.
3
Keep to public paths and signed areas
Some industrial surfaces, rails, and old equipment areas can be uneven or not meant for climbing.
Tip:Photograph the machinery from safe positions rather than stepping onto it.
4
Use it as a flexible add-on
The stop works after Shenhai Well or before dinner. It is best when businesses are open and the weather is comfortable.
Tip:Plan 45-90 minutes unless you are staying for food.
Highlights
- Former salt-industry site turned creative park
- Free entry and flexible visit length
- Industrial textures different from old guild halls
- Easy pairing with other salt-history sites
- Good short stop for photos and a rest
Insider Tips
✦Do not climb old equipment or rails.
✦Go when cafes and small businesses are open.
✦Use taxi or DiDi because the site is not a major public-transport hub for visitors.
✦Treat it as a supporting stop, not the main salt-history attraction.
✦Bring mosquito repellent in warm, humid months.
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中国彩灯博物馆
All Ages
Admission
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Typical Visit
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Typical Visit
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All Ages
Admission
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Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours