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

Post by ARIANA ORTEGA | Feb 15, 2025

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