Zigong Is Dinosaurs, Lanterns, and Unexpected Good Vibes

#chinatravel Took a trip to Zigong in Sichuan Province and it was such a random but awesome experience. The city’s got this chill feel to it but also some seriously cool stuff going on. First stop was the Zigong Dinosaur Museum and it’s honestly wild how many fossils they’ve got. Real bones, full skeletons, giant dinos just chilling indoors, super fun even if you’re not a dino nerd.

Then wandered into the old salt industry museum and learned Zigong was once the salt capital of China. The history’s actually really interesting, and the buildings have that cool old school vibe.

At night the whole city lights up with colorful lanterns, especially if you’re around during the lantern festival. Even if not, the streets are still fun to walk with lots of local snacks and shops.

Zigong’s not super flashy, but it’s got heart. If you’re into quirky museums, chill strolls, and a side of dinosaurs, this place is totally worth a visit.

Post by Nengkh9 | Jul 23, 2025