Zigong Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Zigong (China) or Zigong accommodation?  Zigong is the third largest city in the Sichuan Province of China. This vibrant city has been recognised as one of the Historical and Cultural Cities of China and is best known for the Zingong Dinosaur Museum. The museum has a most impressive and complete collection of the Dashanpusaurus dinosaur skeleton among other important dinosaur species. Dinosaur enthusiasts will enjoy the displays here.
Zigong is also home to a remarkable museum known as the Zigong Salt History Museum which highlights the history of salt mining in the town and the technologies associated with it. The Wangye Miao Teahouse is a major historic attraction built during the boom of the salt trade in Zigong. Several other important sites worth visiting exist in the city and include the 1800s San Duo Zhai fortress and the Rongxian Buddha which is the second largest of its kind in the world. The 11th century Fushun Confucius Temple with its naked Confucius statue and the ancient town of Xianshi should not be missed.
A number of remarkable Merchant Halls linked to the salt industry exist in Zigong for sightseeing. These include the Xiqing assembly hall, the Wangye Miao and Henghou Ci Temples. Every year Zigong comes alive with the annual Lantern Festival at the start of the Chinese New Year. The event is characterised by children marching to temples with impressively designed paper lanterns off all kinds of patterns, sizes and shapes. The festival is of both cultural and historical importance.
Accommodations in Zigong include star rated hotels, guest houses and holiday homes. The services offered tend to be very friendly and welcoming and include budget stays, mid range facilities and a few splurge hotels in and around the city. Places such as the Sha Wan and Tan Mu Lin Hotels lie in the heart of the city close to the museums. - Browse the Zigong Map or compare Zigong accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.