[2025 Zigong Attraction] Travel Guide for Ancient Town of Xianshi (Updated Apr)

| Visit in March-April for beautiful scenery and fewer crowds! 🌟Located in the southern Sichuan Basin, Zigong is known as the "Millennium Salt Capital," "Hometown of Dinosaurs," "City of Lanterns," and "Food Paradise."🎈 Zigong has a long history of salt production, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. The ancient people dug many salt wells, creating a unique salt culture. This is also an important excavation site for dinosaur fossils, and the large number of fossils unearthed here has shocked the world. The Zigong Lantern Festival is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship, brilliant colors, and unique creativity, attracting countless tourists. Zigong cuisine blends the spicy and savory flavors of Sichuan cuisine with its own unique characteristics, making it irresistible.✨ ➤Attraction Features 1. Dinosaur Culture: Numerous dinosaur fossil sites take you back to the prehistoric dinosaur era🦕. 2. Lantern Art: Exquisite lantern displays create a dreamlike world of light and shadow🎇. 3. Salt Transportation Culture: Ancient salt transportation routes and docks bear witness to the glorious history of Zigong's salt industry🚢. 4. Food Culture: Zigong cuisine, known for its fresh, savory, spicy, and numbing flavors, is a foodie's paradise🍲. ➤Recommended Attractions 1. Zigong Dinosaur Museum (National 4A Scenic Spot) 📍Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: One of the three largest dinosaur museums in the world, it houses a large number of dinosaur fossils and cultural relics, providing comprehensive knowledge about dinosaurs. 🕒Opening Hours: 09:00 - 17:30 (last entry 17:00) 💰Ticket Price: CNY 40 ✨Recommended Activities: Learn about dinosaurs with a guide; take photos in the fossil exhibition hall; participate in simulated excavations to experience the fun of archaeology. 2. Zigong Lantern Park (National 4A Scenic Spot) 📍Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: The main venue of the Zigong Lantern Festival, featuring beautifully shaped lanterns that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. 🕒Opening Hours: 09:00 - 22:00 💰Ticket Price: Prices vary during the Lantern Festival; free admission during non-festival periods. ✨Recommended Activities: Admire the craftsmanship of the lanterns during the day, enjoy the illuminated night view in the evening, and sample snacks at the food street. 3. Xian Shi Ancient Town 📍Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: Preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture and the ancient salt transportation routes offer a glimpse into the town's salt culture. 🕒Opening Hours: Open all day 💰Ticket Price: Free ✨Recommended Activities: Stroll along the ancient streets and admire the Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture; visit the salt transportation docks; and taste local snacks such as Xian Shi baked pork knuckle. 4. Shen Hai Well 📍Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: The world's first well over 1,000 meters deep, it stands as a testament to Zigong's salt industry and offers insights into the salt-making process. 🕒Opening Hours: 08:30 - 17:30 💰Ticket Price: CNY 32 ✨Recommended Activities: Visit the well frame and pulley system; watch salt-making demonstrations; and taste and purchase well salt products. 5. Zigong Flower Sea 📍Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: An urban ecological park on the Fuxi River Greenway, with hundreds of flowers in full bloom from March to April. 🕒Opening Hours: Open all day 💰Ticket Price: Free ✨Recommended Activities: Rent a bicycle and cycle along the greenway; take photos among the flowers; and enjoy a spring picnic. Zigong Spring Travel Itinerary D1 Arrive in Zigong➡Zigong Dinosaur Museum➡Zigong Lantern Park (daytime visit, evening light show) D2 Xian Shi Ancient Town➡Shen Hai Well➡Zigong Flower Sea➡Prepare for departure ➤Recommended Travel Time March-April: The temperature in Zigong is around 15°C - 25°C, with pleasant weather suitable for outdoor activities. Various flowers are in full bloom, and the natural scenery is beautiful, making it an excellent time to visit Zigong🎊. ➤Food 1. Fresh Pot Rabbit: A Zigong specialty, the rabbit meat is tender, spicy, savory, and perfect with rice😋. 2. Cold Eaten Rabbit: Firm texture, spicy flavor, perfect as a snack🥰. 3. Zigong Diving Fish: Tender fish meat in a rich broth, a perfect blend of fresh fish and spices🐟. 4. Fushun Bean Curd: Smooth texture, served with a special dipping sauce, absolutely delicious🥣. 5. Yanbang Cuisine: Dishes such as Spicy Yellow Throat and Ginger Frog offer fresh, savory, spicy, and numbing flavors that will satisfy your taste buds🌶. ➤Accommodation 1. City Center Hotels: Convenient transportation and amenities make getting around easy. 2. Ancient Town Inns: Stay in an inn in Xian Shi Ancient Town to experience the tranquility and charm of the old town. ➤Transportation Guide ✈️Air Travel: Zigong Fengming General Airport has limited flights. You can also fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and then transfer to Zigong by high-speed rail or bus. 🚄Railway Travel: Zigong has Zigong Station and Zigong East Station, with direct high-speed rail connections to Chengdu, Chongqing, and other cities, making travel convenient. 🚗Self-driving: Zigong is easily accessible by car, allowing for flexible itinerary planning. It's about a 2.5-hour drive from Chengdu and a 3-hour drive from Chongqing.

This Lunar New Year, I traveled to Zigong, a city famous for its salt and lantern festivals, and I was pleasantly surprised! ▲Zigong is not only the hometown of dinosaurs, but also boasts a rich cultural heritage and cuisine. In recent years, Zigong has vigorously developed its tourism industry, renovating many historical buildings and opening several museums, enriching the city's cultural atmosphere. ▲Zigong's uniqueness lies in its salt history and lantern festival culture. Compared to Chengdu and Chongqing, Zigong appears more simple and mysterious. Embark on a cultural exploration of Zigong; just follow this itinerary! 🚶‍♂️[Zigong Cultural Exploration Route] Day 1: Gongjing Ancient Street → Zhang Boqing Mansion → Zigong Salt Industry History Museum → Shenhai Well → 30-Year-Old Noodle Shop Traditional Babao Congee → Zigong Lantern World Day 2: Xianshi Ancient Town → Fushun Confucian Temple → Shenguishan Ancient County Office → Fushun West Lake 1️⃣ Zigong Salt Industry History Museum Learn about the development of Zigong's salt industry and experience the unique charm of the "Salt Capital". 2️⃣ Zigong Lantern World The main venue of the Zigong Lantern Festival. The colorful lanterns at night are dazzling and a great spot for taking photos. 3️⃣ Gongjing Ancient Street The ancient town retains many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Strolling through it is like traveling back in time. 4️⃣ Shenhai Well Learn about the life and work of ancient salt workers. 5️⃣ Fushun Confucian Temple A well-preserved Confucian temple, it's a great place to learn about Confucian culture. 6️⃣ Xianshi Ancient Town The ancient town retains many ancient buildings. Strolling through it is like traveling back in time. Visit in early spring to see the rapeseed flowers blooming along the Fuxi River. 🍚Food Recommendations ✅[Zigong Cold Rabbit]: A Zigong specialty snack, spicy, savory, and very appetizing. ✅[Yanbang Cuisine]: Zigong's traditional cuisine, with a unique flavor worth trying. ✅[Douhua]: Zigong's Douhua is delicate and smooth, and tastes best with a special chili sauce. 🚗Transportation Advice 🚆High-speed Rail [Zigong Station]. After exiting the station, you can take a bus or taxi to various attractions. ✈Fly to [Luzhou Yunlong Airport], then transfer to high-speed rail or bus, or drive to Zigong.

#favouriteitinerary A while ago, I visited Xianshi Ancient Town in Zigong, Sichuan. This charming town, with over 1,400 years of history, was once a vital salt transportation hub. The town offers free entry and is beautiful year-round. Highlights included the Chen Family Ancestral Hall, a historical quadrangle built in 1862, and Jinqiao Temple, a well-preserved Qing Dynasty temple. The temple, nestled on a hillside, featured halls dedicated to various deities, including a Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue. We also enjoyed a boat ride along the Fuxi River and spent time at a local teahouse. The lanterns at the town entrance created a picturesque atmosphere, perfect for photos. Xianshi Ancient Town's blend of history and culture left a lasting impression on me.

#favouriteitinerary 📍 Xianshi Ancient Town: Located in the northern part of Yantan District, Zigong City, Sichuan Province, Xianshi Ancient Town has a history of over 1,400 years, dating back to the Sui Dynasty. It was established as a salt town and once served as a vital salt transportation hub along the Fuxi River, earning the title of "China's First Salt Transport Town." 🎫 Tickets: Free entry ⏰ Open: Year-round, suitable for all seasons 🏮Must-Visit Attractions: 🔹 Chen Family Ancestral Hall: Rich in historical and cultural heritage, this ancestral hall was built in the first year of the Tongzhi era in the Qing Dynasty (1862). It features a quadrangle layout, covering an area of over 1,500 square meters. 🔹 Jinqiao Temple: Also built during the Qing Dynasty, this well-preserved temple extends down the hillside. A street crosses the temple at its highest point, connecting to other stone-paved alleys. The temple continues to attract worshippers, with halls dedicated to various deities, including a Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue. 🔹 Fuxi River: Enjoy a boat ride along the river or visit a local teahouse to chat and play mahjong, experiencing the local lifestyle and entertainment. 💡Travel Tips: 🔸The entrance to the ancient town is adorned with lanterns, creating a beautiful atmosphere for photography. 🔸The town is beautiful year-round, so plan your visit according to your preferred season. Enjoy your journey through the historical charm and cultural richness of Xianshi Ancient Town! 🏯🌿😊 #travel #china

Spring is a thousand times of spring and beautiful scenery... After the late spring cold, spring is coming to Chengdu In March, the first wave of rapeseed flowers🌸 are about to bloom In a treasure town 1.5 hours away from Chengdu🚗, we found a flower field. This is a visual feast of rapeseed flowers. The warm spring sun🌞, blue sky and white clouds☁️, green tiles and white walls, coupled with the golden color all over the eyes, it feels like being in the ancient town of Xizhou! This is the super unpopular "Weiyuan Xinchang Town Ten Thousand Acres of Rapeseed Fields"! · How to get there❓—— Self-driving navigation "Xinchang Toll Station (G4215 Rongzun Expressway Exit)", after reaching the expressway 🛣️ exit, you can see the golden sea of ​​flowers on the left hand side, continue driving in that direction for about 5 minutes, turn into the small road and you will arrive. · This place is really big, and there is a free viewing platform in the park, where you can overlook the entire sea of ​​flowers. If you go early, there are almost no passers-by or cars except various insects and one or two villagers who come to enjoy the cool air. It's really great to have the whole sea of ​​flowers all to yourself❗ There are many paths and ridges in the flower fields, so you don't have to worry about stepping on rape flowers. Standing on the free viewing platform, overlooking the thousands of acres of flowers, it's very shocking! · 📷【Photography Tips】—— Prepare props: straw hat|newspaper|small flower basket|cattail leaf fan|watermelon, all are good for taking photos It is recommended to take photos before 10 o'clock or in the evening, when the light is the best and the sun is not too strong. 【Notes】⚠️—— There are many mosquitoes in the fields, so be prepared with mosquito repellent; The weather is hot, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun; The small roads are narrow, so don’t block the roads when parking; Don’t step into the flower fields❗ · 【Weiyuan Zigong One-Day Tour Guide】 You can go to Zigong together to have fun on weekends❗ In the morning, visit the rapeseed fields in Xinchang Town, drive 🚗50min to Zigong City, check in the local food, and in the afternoon, visit Xianshi Ancient Town, walk along the river, and go to the temple to pray. The blue bricks and tiles of the ancient town and the tangled ancient trees are all very photogenic~!

✅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

| A journey through ancient and modern times, a journey of intangible cultural heritage. Zigong, a treasure city that combines history and modernity, culture and food Today I will share my one-day tour guide Take you to experience Zigong's Xianshi Ancient Town, Shenhai Well, and Zigong Dinosaur Museum In the evening, go to Zigong China Lantern World to watch the Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival! The whole trip was chartered by car. The local driver not only had great driving skills, but also loved his hometown very much. He introduced us to delicious food and fun places along the way. It was really easy to go out and have a great time! 🏞️ First stop: Xianshi Ancient Town As soon as you step into Xianshi Ancient Town, it feels like you have traveled through time and space. The bluestone roads, quaint shops and houses tell the story of the prosperity and vicissitudes of the ancient town. As you stroll through the temples, you can see ancient temples such as Nanhua Palace and Tianshang Palace standing majestically. They have different architectural styles and carry rich religious culture and historical stories. Don’t forget to try the roasted pork elbow, fish-flavored shredded pork and wind-dried bacon here. Every bite is the old taste in memory. 🛢️ Second stop: Shenhai Well Leaving the ancient town, we headed to Shenhai Well. This place is not only a microcosm of Zigong's salt industry, but also a good place to understand Zigong's salt culture. Shenhai Well is still producing well salt. You can see the traditional salt-making process and feel the craftsmanship that has been passed down for thousands of years. 🦕 Third stop: Zigong Dinosaur Museum In the afternoon, we came to the Zigong Dinosaur Museum. This place is known as the "Eastern Dragon Palace" and is one of the three largest dinosaur site museums in the world. The museum houses a large number of dinosaur fossils, making you feel as if you are in a prehistoric world. The Zigong Dinosaur Museum has a score of 4.5 points and is definitely worth a visit 🌃 Fourth stop: Zigong China Lantern World In the evening, we came to Zigong China Lantern World. The Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival is being held here, with bright lights and magnificent scenery. The various dinosaur-themed lanterns have unique shapes and are a feast for the eyes. Walking in the world of colorful lights, it feels like being in a fairytale fantasy kingdom~ 💡 Ctrip chartered car tour experience For this trip to Zigong, I chose 🐬 chartered car tour, which is really convenient! From itinerary planning to attraction explanations to pick-up and drop-off services, the entire process is worry-free. The driver was very professional and knew Zigong's history and culture like the back of his hand. I learned a lot from listening to him talk along the way. Moreover, chartered tours are highly flexible, you can go wherever you want, without having to worry about not having enough time~

This secluded ancient town can be reached directly by high-speed train from Chengdu in one hour. The town has a quiet and quiet environment, with no commercial atmosphere. It’s great for hanging out, and the restaurants in town are cheap and good. There are also some places here that are great for taking photos and checking in, which I recommend to everyone📸: ✅LeLe Kindergarten This is a slope overlooking the green bricks and tiles of the entire ancient town, which is full of artistic conception. ✅Banbianjie Where residents of the ancient town live, there are also many small bookstores to browse. You can also spend RMB 5 to take photos on the rooftop. ✅Jiekou Archway The archway of "Xianshi Ancient Town", I like the name of this ancient town very much, it feels like a place where gods live. 🔍：Xianshi Ancient Town 🚄: Chengdu👉Zigong, get off the bus and take a taxi for about RMB 6 to get there. 🚗: It takes about 2 hours to drive from Chengdu. You can take time to go shopping on weekends, and you can visit Zigong’s food and attractions together.

📍 Address: Xianshi Ancient Town is a thousand-year-old town that prospered because of salt. It is located in Yantan District, Zigong City, Sichuan Province, close to the eastern new town of Zigong, and nestled on the banks of the Fuxi River.📍 🕒 Opening Hours: Xianshi Ancient Town is open all day, and visitors can visit at any time.⏳ 🚗 Transportation: • Public transportation: There are buses from Zigong Railway Station Square to Xianshi Town; there are buses from Zigong to Fushun and Zigong to Waxi Town passing through Xianshi Ancient Town, the ticket is CNY 3, and the journey takes about half an hour.🚌 • Self-driving: Depart from Zigong City, drive along the north-south direction of Zifu Road through the town, and it is only 10 km north of Zigong City, with convenient transportation.🚗 🎟️ Tickets: Xianshi Ancient Town is open for free, and no tickets are required.🎟️ Attractions: Xianshi Ancient Town attracts tourists with its long history and profound cultural heritage. The ancient town is not big, but it has rich historical sites such as "four streets, five inns, five temples, one ancestral hall, three piers, one alley, three archways, nine steles, and ten lands." • Travel tips: It is recommended to start the tour from the main entrance of the ancient town, you can first visit the "four streets" namely Zheng Street, Banbian Street, Xin Jiezi, and Xinhe Street to feel the original appearance of the ancient town.🚶‍♂️ • Special snacks: You can taste rural delicacies such as baked elbows, steamers, and bean curd in the ancient town.🍲 • Worth visiting: Nanhua Palace, Tiangong Palace, Chuanzhu Temple, Huguang Temple, Jiangxi Temple, and other "five temples," as well as the Chen Family Ancestral Hall of the Qing Dynasty, are the highlights of the ancient town.🏯 • Notes: There are many stone roads in the ancient town, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for sightseeing.👟 • Recommended photo spots: The wind and rain bridge, ancient wharf, and antique streets of the ancient town are all good places to take photos.📸 💗 Other tips: • Experience folk customs: Xianshi Ancient Town retains many traditional handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, cotton batting, etc., and tourists can experience these folk customs.🔨🧶 • Festival activities: On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month every year, Xianshi Ancient Town will hold a traditional dragon boat race, which is a good opportunity to experience the local culture.🛶🏹

【Introduction】: Zigong City is a prefecture-level city located in the southeastern part of Sichuan Province, renowned for its long history and cultural characteristics. Zigong was established because of salt and is one of the earliest salt capitals in the world, enjoying the reputation of the 'Millennium Salt Capital.' Zigong City has a rich cultural heritage, and its lantern culture has a long history, earning it the title of 'Southern Lantern City.' 🛬【Itinerary】: Suggestions for playtime, number of days, must-visit points, and itinerary arrangements, etc. ⛺【Two-Day Tour Reference】: 💡D1: Chengdu - Salt Industry History Museum - Shenhai Well - Old Salt Field 1957 - Chinese Lantern World 💡D2: Dinosaur History Museum - Xianshi Ancient Town - Chengdu 🏖️【Tour Introduction】: 【Salt Industry History Museum】: The Salt Industry History Museum was formerly the Xiqin Guild Hall, which tells the classification and history of salt and displays the production work of Zigong well salt. 【Old Salt Field 1957】: A cultural and creative base, many internet celebrities take photos here, and there is a railway attraction next to the salt field. 【Xianshi Ancient Town】: An ancient town in Yantan District that has not been commercialized, with mountains, water, temples, and ancestral halls. ❗❗【Tips】: 1: Currently, the Chinese Lantern World is temporarily closed and is expected to reopen on January 29. 2: The route is for reference only. For customized routes, please feel free to consult 😊 3: Xianshi Ancient Town is located in Yantan District, and you can also visit Wenmiao Ancient Town in the same direction. It is recommended to arrange them on the same day 😊 ㊙️【About Us】: Pure play! Pure play! Pure play! Local regular travel agency, signing formal travel contracts All young people born in the 90s and 00s Pick up early within the third ring road of Chengdu Various models are available!

A leisurely and quiet place to visit~. Xian Shi Ancient Town nestles by the Fu Xi River, having withstood countless storms, yet still retains its charm. It was once a vital passageway for the transportation of well salt out of Zigong, hailed as the pearl on the ancient salt road. It is also famous for its 'four streets, four warehouses, five temples, three docks, one carp with three archways, nine steles, and ten lands,' as well as its exquisite classical architecture and the flourishing of Buddhist culture. Therefore, it has been approved by the Sichuan Provincial People's Government as a provincial-level historical and cultural city and has been successively identified as a provincial-level small town pilot town. The ancient town harbors a wealth of ancient cultural landscapes and natural scenery. Even the name of the ancient town originates from a beautiful legend: 'The daughter of the Jade Emperor, intoxicated by the beauty of the mortal world, descended to earth and lay down by the banks of the Fu Xi River for a leisurely deep sleep, hence the name—Xian Tan.' Thus, the flavor of ancient architectural art and Buddhist culture fills this ancient town. The ancient architectural complex from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties: Nan Hua Palace (built in 1962), Tian Shang Palace (built in 1850) with red walls and black tiles, high arching Ao, carved beams and painted rafters, wooden carvings of birds and beasts, flowers, insects, and fish, all in various shapes and lifelike. The Buddhist culture here is also very prosperous, with numerous Buddha statues and sculptures, incense lingering all year round, ancient temple bell sounds echoing through the ancient town, and the 'Fairy Maiden Valley,' once known as 'Yao Chi,' with its cliff carvings, grotto Guanyin, Moon Well, and other famous historical sites. In addition, the 'Jin Qiao Temple,' inscribed by the calligrapher Zhao Puchu, has now also become an important Buddhist cultural attraction on the southern Sichuan tourist route.

🚗🚗🚗 Travel Itinerary: Day1: Zigong Station → Mudwood·SKY CITY HOTEL (Zigong Huashang City Store) Day2: Zigong Dinosaur Museum → Xian Shi Ancient Town → Zigong·China Lantern World Day3: Salt Industry History Museum → Shenhai Well → China Lantern Museum → Wangye Temple → Night Tour of Fuxi Day4: Zigong Station 🌟 Highlights: Zigong Dinosaur Museum Keywords: Site, Skull It is a large site museum built on the world-famous 'Dashanpu Dinosaur Fossil Group Site'. It is the third large on-site museum in China after the Banpo Site and the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. It is also the first professional dinosaur museum in China and one of the three major dinosaur museums in the world after the National Dinosaur Park in the United States and the Dinosaur Park in Canada. It is known as the 'Eastern Dragon Palace'. Although not large in area, the museum houses a very rich collection of unique dinosaur fossils, such as Jiaosaurus, Huayangosaurus, and Pingyongchuanosaurus, which are all worth seeing. The second floor's treasure hall has three must-see exhibits. One is the Pansaurus bogged down in the swamp, maintaining its pre-death posture, with its head held high, desperately trying to breathe, which is very lifelike. The second is a very complete skull of Pingyongchuanosaurus, with clear skin texture and teeth. In fact, skull fossils are very precious and rare to be complete, one is difficult to separate from the fossils, and the other is easily broken and deformed and perished in the soil during geological changes. The third is a trace fossil, with clearly visible scale-like dinosaur skin fossils, which also overturns our understanding of dinosaur skin. It turns out that dinosaur skin is not smooth, but covered with scales. Xian Shi Ancient Town Keywords: Millennium Ancient Town, Salt Guild Hall A millennium-old town full of worldly life, it is one of the few ancient towns where I have rarely heard non-local dialects. Sitting in a small shop on the main street of the ancient town, eating double-cooked pork, watching the proprietress greeting acquaintances and bargaining with tourists in Sichuan dialect over specialty ingredients, I felt as if I was in the scene of the movie 'Furong Town', somewhat dazed. The ancient town is not large, but it hides many salt guild halls of various sizes. Among them, the Guanyin Hall of the Fujian Salt Guild, the Nanhua Palace of the Guangdong Salt Guild, and the Jiangxi Temple of the Jiangxi Salt Guild are all buildings that have been preserved to this day and are worth a visit. The most impressive is the Guanyin Hall of the Fujian Salt Guild, which uses a piece of millennium-old Phellodendron wood as a beam, symbolizing 'a house full of gold', which makes one imagine the wealth and prosperity of the salt guilds back then. You can also go to the distillery in the town that is still brewing to this day, taste some new wine, go to the teahouse by the river to drink a cup of tea, and enjoy the golden rapeseed flowers. In short, the relaxation and ease of the people of Shu seem to have never changed in this ancient town for a thousand years. Zigong·China Lantern World Keywords: Lantern City The lantern festival that started in the Tang and Song dynasties and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties was one of the highlights of my trip. The scene from Jiaxuan's poem 'The east wind blows thousands of trees at night, and stars fall like rain. The fragrance fills the road with precious horses and carved carriages, the sound of phoenix flutes moves, the light of the jade pot turns, and fish and dragons dance all night' comes to life here. The New Year Lantern Festival, which runs from the Spring Festival to the end of March, is the climax of the lanterns, with people entering from 4 pm to midnight, and it is really crowded, but it is really worth a visit. It is recommended to first visit the Lantern Museum located in People's Park during the day for a preliminary understanding, and then head to the lantern festival at night. Salt Industry History Museum Keywords: Western Qin Guild Hall Located in the city, the Salt Industry History Museum was originally a guild hall built by Shaanxi salt merchants during the Qing Dynasty. The museum details the history of salt industry development and shows the process of well salt extraction. The highlight is the architectural complex completed over 16 years starting from the first year of Emperor Qianlong, with its majestic eaves and exquisite gardens that are unforgettable. Shenhai Well Keywords: First, Kilometer Shenhai Well is the first well in human drilling history to exceed one kilometer in depth, drilled using the traditional Chinese percussion drilling technique dating back to the Song Dynasty in the 15th year of the Daoguang era, with a depth of 1001.42 meters. This 180-year-old salt well can still produce salt today. Except for the power being changed to electric motors and the ropes to steel wires, the other main components have retained their original appearance. On-site, you can pay 150 yuan to watch the salt extraction process up close. 🍽 Cuisine: Zigong's cuisine is also memorable. The unique Eight Treasure Porridge, the beautiful and tempting Bird's Nest Silk, the famous Cold Rabbit, the minced beef stir-fry, the afternoon tea at Wangye Temple... countless, if you have time, you must check them all out. 🚉 Transportation Tips: Route 1: Chengdu Tianfu Airport - Zigong (High-speed train 40 minutes) Route 2: Chengdu - Zigong (Self-driving 2 hours) You can stop by to see the Rong County Giant Buddha on the way Route 3: Yibin Airport - Yibin High-speed Train - Zigong (The whole journey is about 1.5 hours) Route 4: Yibin Airport - Zigong (Highway 50 minutes) Zigong does not have an airport, but it has high-speed rail, and the highways are also very convenient.

There is no commercial atmosphere in Zigong Xian City Ancient Town, making it one of the alternative places to visit and check in when touring Zigong. 📍Detailed Address: About 4 kilometers away from Zigong High-Speed Railway Station, you can consider visiting here first after getting off the high-speed train. 🌟Highlights: A 1400-year-old salt capital ancient town; No commercial atmosphere, shops are opened by the original residents; The ancient town retains some ancient buildings; The ancient town's dock was once an important hub of Zigong, and now you can take a boat to tour the Fuxi River; Recently, the rapeseed flowers are blooming, and the boat shuttles between the banks are all rapeseed fields, making it a boat tour among the flowers. Ancient buildings you can visit in the town: Nanhua Palace, Guanyin Hall, Jinqiao Temple, Chen Family Ancestral Hall. 'Yalin Pavilion' charges a fee to go upstairs for a panoramic view of the ancient town, which is very photogenic. The ancient town is not very large, and it can be easily covered in 1-2 hours. There is a 'Sister Xu's Home Cooking' which is said to be very famous, but you must call in advance to reserve a spot, otherwise, you won't be able to dine there.

Zigong Xianshi Ancient Town "Established for Salt" The thousand-year-old town with a history of more than 1,400 years was one of the important ports for salt transportation on the Fuxi River in the past. It is commonly known as "China's No. 1 Salt Transportation Town". The ancient towns in southern Sichuan are not seriously commercialized or renovated in a stereotyped manner. Each ancient town has its own unique characteristics and customs. Although they are not well-known, every brick and tile in the ancient town carries the legacy of thousands of years. The diligence and sweat of the simple people in southern Sichuan.

It's not far from the city, specifically checked in, there are quite a lot of people, but the ancient town is not big, it can be finished in half an hour, there are many tea shops by the river!

After many years, I once again walked into Yangliu Creek in Xian City. I originally thought that I could see the old stone bridge under the stone arch bridge during the dry season, but I missed it again. I went upstream along Yangliu Creek to Nanhe Village Nanhuagong. The past mechanized road has turned into a rural road, and the new road in Xiantan along the beach crosses Yangliu Creek. Unfortunately, the green plants are dense now, and the reflection of Nanhuagong can no longer be appreciated in the pond in front of the mountain, but the entire architectural complex is still impressive from the right side of the pond in Nanhuagong. Nanhe Village Nanhuagong sits east to west, with a quadrangle layout, brick and wood structure, covering more than two acres, with a building area of over a thousand square meters. According to the records of Fushun County Chronicles, Nanhuagong was built in the 17th year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1891), and a large-scale renovation was carried out in 1934. It is a well-preserved guild building in the Zigong area.

Xianshi Ancient Town, the first ancient town of millennium salt transportation. Known as the 'specimen of southern Sichuan ancient town style', the roofs of the ancient buildings here are well preserved and unique! When you come here, you must take photos on the roof of the ancient town 📷, where you can see the whole view of the ancient town. The town was 'established because of salt', it is a millennium ancient town with a history of more than 1400 years, and it was one of the important ports for salt transportation in Fuxi River in Zigong in the past, commonly known as 'the first town of China's salt transportation'. The ancient buildings of Xianshi Ancient Town, compared with other ancient towns, are more simple and natural, and it is one of the must-visit spots in Zigong! recommendation officer in town

Life as it used to be. Just a 30-minute taxi ride from Zigong, Sichuan. Quiet. Not so touristy. An enjoyable walk in the past. Take a boat ride. Grab some lunch. Snap some photos.