Zigong Shi
Zigong is a city in East Sichuan. It used to make its fortune from salt production, but now is better known as a destination that caters primarily to Chinese tourists who come to see its large dinosaur museum, and of course, its salt museum.Zigong Shi
- Also known as: “Tzu-kung Shih” and “Zigong”
- Location: Sichuan, Southwest China, China, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
29.2889° or 29° 17′ 20″ north
Longitude
104.6984° or 104° 41′ 54″ east
Population
2,490,000
Elevation
348 metres (1,142 feet)
Open location code
7PX67MQX+G8
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In Other Languages
“Zigong Shi” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “自贡”
- Chinese: “自贡市”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Shaluo and Suoluosi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Zigong Fengming General Airport and Muqiaogou Shuiku.
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