Zigong is one of the best places in China to experience the Lantern Festival, for it is here where the festival originated.
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中国彩灯博物馆
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.
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.
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.
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.
荣县大佛
The Rong County Giant Buddha is located at Zhenruyan, Songjia Chong Village, in the eastern suburbs of Rong County, covering an area of approximately 23,000 m². The main statue is the Shakyamuni Buddha, giving the site its name, Dafosi (Great Buddha Temple). It was built in the Song Dynasty and rebuilt during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. The temple is constructed along the mountainside, perched halfway up the hill. The grotto temple is centered on the Maitreya Hall and the Buddha Hall, flanked by the Abbot’s Chamber, Sutra Library, Dharma Hall, and other structures. It also features carvings of Bodhidharma and inscriptions by famous figures from various periods. In 2006, it was listed as a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit.