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Located on top of the Dashanpu Formation, China's most famous dinosaur fossil site, where hundreds of dinosaur fossils have been found since the 1970s. The museum was the first museum in China to be devoted exclusively to dinosaurs. The museum is quite large, covering a surface area of 25,000 m² and display area of 3600 m². Besides the usual displays, one can also view an excavation pit where fossils have been unearthed.
The Zigong Dinosaur Museum is located near the city of Zigong, Sichuan, China, in the township of Dashanpu.
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自贡方特恐龙王国
Zigong Fantawild Dino Kingdom is a theme park that opened in June 2022. It features 4D theaters, roller coasters, and various interactive attractions, combining Zigong’s dinosaur heritage with elements of ancient Shu culture to offer immersive entertainment and educational experiences for visitors of all ages.
燊海井
The Shenhai Well is a one-kilometre-deep salt well that was constructed in 1835. It is the only traditional salt well in China that is still being used to this day.
王爷庙
Wangye Temple, also known as Fuxi First Pavilion, is a Qing-dynasty temple complex that was built during the Xianfeng reign (1851–1861). The surviving opera stage dates from 1906 and follows a traditional axial layout with a timber-frame structure and hip-and-gable roof; the original main hall no longer exists. Notable features include the Huanyu Pool stone inscription and the “Return Our Land” carving. The site has been protected as a municipal heritage site since 1985 and a provincial heritage site since 1988.
自贡国际恐龙灯会, 自贡灯会 Zigong Lantern Festival
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中国彩灯博物馆
仙市古镇
Xianshi Ancient Town, hailed as a "model of ancient town charm in southern Sichuan," is an important site for showcasing Sichuan’s salt culture and southern Sichuan folk customs. The town has a history of over 1,400 years and features traditional residences and ancient temples and halls from the late Qing and early Republican periods. It was once a key salt transport port on the Fuxi River and is known as "China’s No. 1 Salt Transport Town." It is a National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction.