Zigong Salt Industry History Museum

Visit before Shenhai Well if you want the story first

The museum explains how Zigong grew rich through well salt, trade, guild halls, and deep-drilling technology. It gives context before you see a working-style salt well site.

Look at the building before the exhibits

The museum is housed in Xiqin Guild Hall, a Qing-dynasty merchant guild building. Its courtyards, woodwork, and stage are part of the attraction.

Use the exhibits to understand well drilling

Focus on drilling tools, brine extraction, bamboo pipes, contracts, and trade displays. These explain why Zigong's salt industry was technically advanced.

Keep the route compact inside the old center

After the museum, continue by taxi to Shenhai Well or stay near the old center for food and a short city walk.

Leave enough time before last entry

Arrive before late afternoon if you want to read the displays and photograph the guild-hall architecture without rushing.