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Global children's lantern design contest launched in Zigong

The inaugural Zigong Lantern Global Children's Creativity Solicitation Activity was launched at the World of Chinese Lantern in Zigong city, Sichuan province, marked by a vibrant ceremony featuring songs and dances held at the tourist site on June 1.

11th Rong County Giant Buddha Tourism Festival kicks off

The 11th Rong County Giant Buddha Cultural Tourism Festival kicked off at the Rong County Giant Buddha Tourist Area in Zigong city, Sichuan province, on May 26.

Zigong Dinosaur Exploration Museum wins award

The "Behemoth Era on Rocks"-themed exhibition, presented by the Zigong Dinosaur Exploration Museum, was incorporated in the list of Top 10 Display and Exhibition Works among museums across Sichuan province on May 17.

Zigong acrobatics program wins award abroad

An acrobatics program entitled Handstand Nezha, created and performed by the Zigong Acrobatics Troupe, was awarded the silver medal during the 14th International Circus Festival Young Stage in Basel, Switzerland, on May 15.

UAV and general aviation industry in full bloom in Zigong

About 80% of signed projects in the sector of UAV and general aviation have started construction at the Zigong Aviation Industrial Park in Zigong city, Sichuan province, according to official figures released on May 10.

Zigong Global Geopark included in national-level tour routes along Yangtze River

The Zigong UNESCO Global Geopark in Zigong city, Sichuan province, is included in the route of unique landforms along Yangtze River.

Loquat tourism festival kicks off in Rong county, Zigong city

The 3rd Rong County Loquat Tourism Festival commenced in Xinqiao town, Rong County, Zigong City, on May 5.

Zigong welcomes over 500,000 tourists during Labor Day Holiday

During the five-day Labor Day Holiday from April 28 to May 3, Zigong received 505,900 tourists and saw ticket sales reach 9.51 million yuan ($1.4 million), representing a year-on-year increase of 63.68% in visitor numbers and a 214.58% growth in revenue.

Tourism activities to be held in Zigong during Labor Day Holiday

Some 30 tourism activities will be held in Zigong city, Sichuan province, during the upcoming five-day Labor Day Holiday from April 29 to May 3, according to a news briefing held in the city on April 21.

Go-kart racing held in Zigong

About 100 go-kart racers took part in a competition held at the Xinguangsu Go-kart Club in Zigong city, Sichuan province, from April 15 to 16.