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See Lanterns and Eat Delicious Food: A Must-Visit 2-Day Itinerary in Zigong

✅Transportation High-speed rail: From Chengdu South Railway Station or East Railway Station to Zigong Railway Station, about 1 hour Self-driving: About 2 hours from downtown Chengdu to Zigong ✅Accommodation Near Huashang International City: Business hotels such as Atour and Ji Hotel, with many restaurants nearby Near Lantern World or Dinosaur Museum: Convenient transportation, such as Zen Hotel ✅Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Zigong at noon, have lunch at a restaurant such as Cesuo Rabbit, and visit the Salt Industry History Museum in the afternoon. Then go to the Lantern Museum. In the evening, go to China Lantern World to see the lantern show. It is recommended to enter the park after 9 pm when there are fewer people (the themes of "Joyful Door", "Lanterns and Festivities", "Bumper Harvest", "New Year Baby", "Welcome the God of Wealth", and Jurassic Valley are very impressive!) Day 2: Visit the Dinosaur Museum in the morning, have traditional Rouping dipping dishes for lunch, and go to Shenhai Well in the afternoon to learn about the history of salt making. Then visit Xianshi Ancient Town, which is a great place for taking photos. Food Recommendations Zigong Cold Rabbit Fushun Tofu Pudding Gongyan Bang Cuisine Mugwort Chicken Salt Industry History Museum Shenhai Well Xianshi Ancient Town Zigong China Lantern World Zigong Dinosaur Museum
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Posted: Feb 15, 2025
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