Zigong UNESCO Global Geopark Selected in National-Level Tourism Routes Along the Yangtze River

Recently, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China released 10 national-level tourism routes along the Yangtze River, among which the Zigong UNESCO Global Geopark in Sichuan province has been included in the Splendid Landforms Tour along the Yangtze River.

China Lantern Museum [Photo by Liao Zhiquan]

It was reported that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China has planned to integrate cultural and tourism resources along the Yangtze River International Golden Tourism Belt, selecting key points with outstanding significance, important influence, and significant themes. The ministry aims to design 10 thematic tourism routes including: "Finding Sources of Yangtze River Civilization", "The Yangtze River World Heritage Tour", "The Peaceful Yangtze River Journey", "Inheriting Red Genes Along the Yangtze River", "Exploring Natural Ecological Wonders of the Yangtze River", "Admiring the Scenery of the Yangtze River", "Rural Vitalization Along the Yangtze River", "Experiencing Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Yangtze River", "Splendid Landforms Tour Along the Yangtze River", and "Leisurely Urban Life Along the Yangtze River". Through these tourism routes, the ministry hopes to comprehensively showcase the real, three-dimensional, and sustainable development of the Yangtze River, shape the overall image of the Yangtze River International Golden Tourism Belt, and enhance its international reputation and global competitiveness.

Zigong Dinosaur Museum  [Photo by Liao Zhiquan]

The Splendid Landforms Tour along the Yangtze River includes the Zigong UNESCO Global Geopark. The geopark covers sedimentary strata from the Triassic to Cretaceous periods, which witnessed the transition from sea to land. With its characteristic features of Jurassic dinosaur fossils and Triassic salt mine sites, as well as the "living fossil" Alsophila spinulosa community, and incorporating the rich historical culture of Zigong, it is a world geopark that integrates scientific research, popular science education, sightseeing, and leisure vacationing. Famous attractions in the park include the Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Zigong Salt Industry History Museum, China Lantern Museum, Shenhai Well, and Rongxian Giant Buddha.