Zigong Old Town (自贡老街)
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Zigong Old Town (自贡老街)

Traditional Sichuan architecture, local snacks, and the heritage of salt merchants who made Zigong rich.

Duration

1.5-2 hours

Cost

Free

Hours

24/7

Booking

No booking needed

Zigong Old Town (自贡老街) preserves traditional Sichuan architecture from the salt merchant era. Narrow lanes wind past old houses, temples, and salt trading buildings. The area is known for its spicy Zigong cuisine, including the famous rabbit head snack.

Free to walk. Located in the city center.

Practical tips

  • Try the Zigong spicy rabbit head - a local specialty. The old town is most atmospheric in the evening.