Zigong Travel Guide
🚗 Transportation Guide
1. Dinosaur Museum
- External Transportation:
- ✈️ Fly to Zigong Fengming General Airport or the nearby Luzhou Yunlong Airport, then take a bus to Zigong city. Luzhou Yunlong Airport offers an airport shuttle bus to Zigong, with the journey taking approximately 1.5 hours.
- 🚄 Take the high-speed rail to Zigong Station. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to the Dinosaur Museum.
- Internal Transportation:
- 🚌 Several bus lines within the city, such as Routes 35 and 306, offer direct access to the Dinosaur Museum, making travel convenient.
2. Shenhai Well
- External Transportation:
- Similar to the Dinosaur Museum, you can reach Zigong city by air or rail.
- Internal Transportation:
- 🚌 Zigong city buses can reach Shenhai Well. Take Routes 10 and 11, and then walk a few minutes to the museum. 3. Zigong Lantern Festival
- External Transportation:
- Access to Zigong city is primarily by air and rail. Special transportation routes may be added during the festival.
- Internal Transportation:
- 🚌 Bus routes and operating hours may be adjusted based on the festival location to facilitate access. Taxis are also available, but traffic may be congested during the festival.
- 4. Rongxian Giant Buddha
- External Transportation:
- First arrive in Zigong city, then take a shuttle bus from the Zigong Bus Terminal to Rongxian, which takes about 30 minutes.
- If driving, take Provincial Highway S305 from Zigong city; the road conditions are good.
- Internal Transportation:
- 🚌 Buses within Rongxian county can reach the Rongxian Giant Buddha Scenic Area, or taxis are convenient and quick. 5. Xianshi Ancient Town
- External Transportation:
- After arriving in Zigong city, go to the Zigong Bus Terminal and take the shuttle bus to Xianshi Town. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Driving via Provincial Highway S305 offers scenic views.
- Internal Transportation:
- The ancient town is easily accessible on foot, and the cobblestone streets are perfect for strolling and enjoying the scenery.
6. Fushun Confucian Temple
- External Transportation:
- Arrive in Zigong city, then take the shuttle bus from the Zigong Bus Terminal to Fushun County. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
- Driving via the G4215 Rongzun Expressway, then transfer to the S66 Longhan Expressway to reach Fushun.
- Internal Transportation:
- Buses within Fushun County reach the area near the Fushun Confucian Temple, which is a short walk away.
7. Jianshan Scenic Area
- External Transportation:
- Arrive in Zigong city, then take a bus or taxi to Jianshan Scenic Area. - Internal Transportation:
- 🚌 You can take bus No. 34 to the scenic area, and you can hike through the scenic area to enjoy the natural scenery.
8. Feilong Gorge
- External Transportation:
- After arriving in Zigong city, take the shuttle bus to Feilong Gorge Town from the Zigong Bus Terminal.
- If you drive, you can follow Fufu Street and Gongshu Road.
- Internal Transportation:
- The scenic area is suitable for hiking and enjoying the canyon scenery.
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
1. Dinosaur Museum, Shenhai Well, Zigong Lantern Festival: We recommend staying in Zigong city, such as the Ziliujing District, for a variety of hotel options, convenient transportation, and easy access to various attractions.
2. Rongxian Giant Buddha: Hotels or B&Bs within Rongxian County are convenient for visiting the Rongxian Giant Buddha and surrounding attractions.
3. Xianshi Ancient Town: Inns within the ancient town offer a tranquil evening and a quaint atmosphere. 4. Fushun Confucian Temple: Hotels in Fushun County offer convenient transportation and dining options.
5. Jianshan Scenic Area and Feilong Gorge: You can choose to return to Zigong City for accommodation. For those seeking proximity to the scenic areas, nearby farmhouses and small B&Bs also offer accommodation.
🍜 Food Map
1. Zigong City (Dinosaur Museum, Shenhai Well, and Zigong Lantern Festival area): Enjoy Zigong salty dishes, such as fresh pot rabbit, which is tender and spicy, and cold-eaten rabbit, which has a firm texture and rich flavor. These dishes can be found at local restaurants like Axi and Yanbang Chuanren.
2. Rongxian County: Rongxian mutton soup boasts succulent meat and a delicious broth. Local mutton soup restaurants are great places to try it.
3. Xianshi Ancient Town: Enjoy the affordable and delicate tofu pudding served with a special dipping sauce and rice. Small restaurants within the ancient town offer this dish. 4. Fushun: Fushun tofu pudding boasts a tender and smooth texture and a unique dipping sauce. Authentic Fushun tofu pudding can be found at the Tofu Pudding Shop in Fushun County.
📌 Practical Tips
1. Best Seasons:
- Dinosaur Museum, Shenhai Well, and Fushun Confucian Temple: Visit all year round, but spring and autumn offer pleasant weather, making them ideal for travel.
- Zigong Lantern Festival: Usually held around the Spring Festival, enjoy the festive atmosphere during these times.
- Rongxian Giant Buddha: Visit from March to November to avoid the cold winter weather.
- Xianshi Ancient Town: Enjoy the pleasant weather from April to October, making it a great time to appreciate the ancient town's scenery.
- Jianshan Scenic Area and Feilong Gorge: Enjoy lush vegetation and beautiful scenery from March to October.
2. Tips for Avoiding Pitfalls:
- Zigong City: Be aware of restaurant prices when tasting Yanbang cuisine. Some dishes may be more expensive due to ingredients and other factors. - Rongxian Giant Buddha: When purchasing souvenirs around the scenic area, be mindful of quality and price.
- Xianshi Ancient Town: When taking a boat tour within the ancient town, be sure to ask for prices to avoid disputes.
- Fushun Confucian Temple: Observe scenic area regulations and protect cultural relics during your visit.
- Jianshan Scenic Area and Feilong Gorge: Be safe when hiking and follow the signs.
3. Hidden Gems:
- Dinosaur Museum: Participate in the museum's occasional science events to gain a deeper understanding of dinosaurs.
- Shenhai Well: Watch a demonstration of traditional salt-making techniques and experience ancient crafts.
- Zigong Lantern Festival: Learn about the distribution of the festival's distinctive lanterns in advance and avoid visiting during peak hours.
- Rongxian Giant Buddha: Participate in religious activities within the temple and experience Buddhist culture.
- Xianshi Ancient Town: Participate in traditional handicrafts, such as bamboo weaving.
- Fushun Confucian Temple: Learn about the ancient imperial examination system and experience the rich cultural heritage.
- Jianshan Scenic Area: Try to picnic in designated areas within the scenic area and enjoy nature. - Feilong Gorge: Explore the canyon's hidden gems and discover unique scenery. #SonglikeJourney #PlayOutdoors #ComeHereSeeTheMostBeautifulSunset #PhotoGuide