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Ziliujing District, located in the south of Sichuan Province, is a municipal district of Zigong City, named after the ancient salt wells that flowed from the city, and is known as the core area of the "Millennium Salt Capital". As the birthplace of Zigong's salt industry, Ziliujing District retains the former site of salt merchants in the Qing Dynasty, and the site of the Tianche (derrick) and other industrial cultural heritages, which have witnessed the glorious history of well salt mining in the BaShu region. The Zigong Dinosaur Museum in the district is one of the world's three major dinosaur site museums, treasuring a large number of complete dinosaur fossils, while the Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival is a national intangible cultural heritage, known at home and abroad for its grand scale and exquisite craftsmanship. Nowadays, Ziliujing District integrates salt culture, dinosaur culture and folk culture, becoming a cultural tourism destination integrating history exploration, science popularization study and folk experience, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore the unique charm of "Salt Dragon Lantern".
Ayacucho is a historic city in south-central Peru, located in the highlands of the Andes at an altitude of about 2,761 meters. The city is known for its colonial architecture and rich cultural traditions, and is known as "Peru's City of Churches", with 33 colonial-style churches.
Originally a stronghold of the Inca Empire, Ayacucho became a center of religion and art during the Spanish colonial period, and was the site of the famous Battle of Ayacucho in 1824, a key victory for Peruvian independence. The city retains a large number of baroque buildings, and the annual Semana Santa celebrations are listed as a national cultural heritage, attracting many tourists.
The local economy is based on handicrafts, especially fine painted wood carvings (retablos) and textiles. Tourism is the mainstay, with popular attractions including the Plaza de Armas, the Church of San Cristobal and the archaeological site of the Wari culture. The surrounding mountains are suitable for hiking and eco-tourism.
The city is situated on an arid plateau with a mild, dry climate and an average annual temperature of 15°C. The dry season (May-October) is the best time to travel. Ayacucho is easily accessible by road and by air, connecting it to major cities such as Lima.