A tour of Chengdu's salt history and a one-day trip to Zigong
by DANIELLA NEAL
May 27, 2024
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.
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