 Because of the unique and articulated (intact) bone remains, Zigong is important to paleontologists and dinosaur enthusiasts.The Zigong Dinosaur Museum was established in 1987, becoming the first museum based almost entirely on dinosaurs in Asia.Mounted specimens include "Omeisaurus", "Gigantspinosaurus", "Yangchuanosaurus", "Huayangosaurus" and "Xiaosaurus".