Cultural Experiences
zigongZigong Dinosaur Museum (自贡恐龙博物馆)
One of China's finest dinosaur museums, built directly on an excavation site with hundreds of fossils on display.
Duration
2-3 hours
Cost
¥40 ($5.60)
Hours
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (closed Monday)
Booking
No booking needed
The Zigong Dinosaur Museum (自贡恐龙博物馆) is one of China's premier dinosaur museums, built directly on an excavation site where hundreds of dinosaur fossils were discovered.
Highlights
Main Hall - Complete dinosaur skeletons including Mamenchisaurus (22 meters long).
Excavation Site View - A glass floor lets you see fossils still embedded in the ground.
Ju River Fauna - Fossils from the Middle Jurassic period, unique to this location.
¥40 ($5.60). Closed Mondays. Located 11 km from Zigong city center.
Practical tips
- The main hall has complete dinosaur skeletons. The excavation site view is unique - you can see fossils still in the ground.