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Zigong Dinosaur Museum (自贡恐龙博物馆, Zìgòng Kǒnglóng Bówùguǎn)
The Zigong Dinosaur Museum (自贡恐龙博物馆) is at the Dashanpu (大山铺) site, one of the world's three major Jurassic dinosaur fossil discovery sites. Over 30 dinosaur species have been found here.
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Is Zigong Dinosaur Museum worth visiting?
One of the world's three major dinosaur fossil discovery sites — the Dashanpu (大山铺) dinosaur bone bed with thousands of Jurassic dinosaur fossils. ¥42.
Quick facts
| Category | natural |
|---|---|
| Ticket | ¥42 (adults), ¥22 (students). |
| Hours | 8:30-17:30. Open year-round. |
| Recommended duration | 2-3 hours. |
| Best time to visit | Year-round. Weekdays best. |
| How to get there | Bus from Zigong city center. From Chengdu by train: 2 hours. |
| English signage | partial |
Why visit
Zigong is one of the world's richest dinosaur fossil sites. The Dashanpu bone bed has produced thousands of Jurassic dinosaur specimens.
Collection highlights
- Jurassic dinosaur skeletons
- Dashanpu bone bed excavation
- "Agatha" (霸王龙) and "Heterodontosaurus" specimens
Tips
- Zigong also famous for lantern festival (灯会)