Zigong

About the city

Zigong is a prefecture-level city in the southern part of Sichuan Province, China, historically known as the 'City of Salt' for its centuries-old salt production industry. It is also famous as the 'Hometown of Dinosaurs' due to the discovery of the Dashanpu dinosaur fossil site, which is one of the most significant in the world. The city's economy is diversified, with traditional industries in salt chemicals and machinery manufacturing, alongside emerging sectors in new materials and cultural tourism.