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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".
Gokseong County is a county in the northeastern part of Jeollanam-do, South Korea, with an area of about 547 square kilometers and a population of about 35,000 people. It is located in a basin surrounded by the Jirisan and Noryeong mountain ranges, and is known for its pristine natural environment and traditional culture.
Gokseong-gun is an eco-tourism destination with part of Mt. Jirisan National Park and the upper reaches of the Tojin River, with more than 70% of the area covered by forests. Every spring, the Gokseong Hansan Ramie Culture Festival is held to showcase Korea's intangible cultural heritage of Hansan Ramie weaving techniques.
The area retains historical sites such as Yongcheonsa Temple in Woljusan, an ancient temple from the Silla period, and the county attracts many tourists with its traditional hanok villages and farming culture experience programs. The economy is based on agriculture, with rice, ramie, and high-quality green tea being produced.
Gokseong-gun is connected to cities such as Gwangju and Suncheon by national highways, making it suitable for low-carbon tourism such as hiking and hot springs. Its slow pace of life and pristine scenery make it an ideal escape for city dwellers.