Famed as the Salt Capital of China, a treasure house of dinosaur fossils, and the Lantern City of Southern China, Zigong City is located in the south of the Sichuan Basin. It has been recognized by the State Council as a State-level Historical and Cultural City. The area includes over 70 scenic resorts, including the Zigong Dinosaur Museum, ruins of the ancient salt capital, Wangye (Imperial Highness) Shrine, and the Grand Buddha of Rongxian County. The Zigong Dinosaur Museum is world famous, and the International Lantern Festival is a folk activity that Continues long traditions.
Scenic Spots:
Zigong Dinosaur Museum: It is one of the three biggest dinosaur museums in the world built on the site of a group of dinosaur fossils. The museum stores nearly all species of dinosaurs living in Jurassic.
Giant Buddha: Located in the Rongxian County, the Giant Buddha is 36.67 meters (124 feet) high. It is a well-know stone Buddha in Sichuan Province only second to the Leshan Giant Buddha.
Other Scenic Spots: Zigong Salt History Museum and China Color Lantern Museum, together with the Dinosaur Museum, are the most characteristic museums in Zigong. In addition, Shuangxi Landscape and Feilongxia Scenic Area are excellent attractions for appreciating the natural beauty of Zigong.
Tourist Tips: While visiting Zigong, the nearby spots, such as Leshan Giant Buddha, and the Dazu Rock Carvings, can also be listed in visitors' tourist schedule. From Zigong passenger transport terminus, there are nearly ten buses daily running to Leshan and two buses to Dazu County.
Well salt, dinosaur, and color lanterns are the highlights of the city. They are the records of Zigong's time-honored history.
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