Du Fu Thatched Cottage
The former residence of Tang dynasty poet Du Fu, now a tranquil park and museum.
History & Background
Du Fu Thatched Cottage was the residence of Tang dynasty poet Du Fu from 759 to 765 AD. During the An Lushan Rebellion, Du Fu fled to Chengdu and built this simple thatched cottage by the Huanhua Stream. Here he wrote over 240 poems, including some of his most famous works. The current complex, rebuilt in the Qing dynasty, includes gardens, museums, and reconstructed cottages.
What to See & Do
- Reconstructed thatched cottage where Du Fu lived
- Du Fu poetry museum with calligraphy displays
- Classical Chinese garden with ponds and pavilions
- Stone tablets with Du Fu's poems engraved
- Peaceful bamboo groves and plum blossom trees
Visitor Tips
- Visit in spring for plum blossoms
- Read Du Fu's poems before visiting for context
- Explore the garden paths slowly
- Photography allowed throughout
- Allow 1-2 hours for the cottage and garden
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