Zigong

About

The museum, located over the Dashanpu fossil site, features one of the largest Jurassic dinosaur collections

Why go

• Built directly over a real fossil excavation site
• City full of history, lantern culture, old streets, spicy Sichuan food

Must try

• Visit the zigong dinosaur museum
• See robot dinosaurs at hualong dino works
• Explore gongjing old street
• Explore ziliujing old street
• Try the local sweet rice dish

Pro tips

• Private guide recommended for day trip
• Takes around 2-3 hours to explore

Good to know

• Closed for renovation until may 2026
• Avoid chinese public holidays
• First building has no elevator

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (64 reviews)