Du Fu Thatched Cottage

⎋How to Get There:
– By metro: Take Line 4 to Caotang North Road Station (Exit B), then walk 10 minutes.
– By bus: Alight at Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum Station (Routes 19, 35, 58, 82).

✌︎Suggested Visit Duration: 2–3 hours

⚯contact: http://t.dfcten.tjsjnet.com/

A Living Homage to China’s “Poet Sage”

Wander through the tranquil gardens where Du Fu, one of China’s most revered literary figures, penned over 240 poems during his four-year exile (759–763 AD). The reconstructed thatched cottage—a humble yet iconic symbol of Sichuan-style vernacular architecture—offers an evocative glimpse into the Tang Dynasty poet’s life.

Poetry in Landscape

Stroll along bamboo-lined paths, cross arched stone bridges, and linger by lotus ponds framed by centuries-old cypress trees. The Hall of Great Poets houses rare editions of Du Fu’s works, while calligraphy tablets inscribed with his verses add a lyrical layer to the garden’s serenity.

Tea Culture with Timeless Charm

Unwind at one of the open-air tea gardens (recommended: Wanxuan Teahouse), where sipping jasmine tea beneath swaying gingko trees becomes a meditative ritual—especially enchanting during drizzling rain.

Hidden Gems Nearby

– Songxianqiao Antique Market: A 10-minute walk from the cottage, this labyrinthine bazaar brims with Ming-era ceramics, Tibetan jewelry, and contemporary Sichuan calligraphy.

– Huanhuaxi Park: Just east of the cottage, this sprawling green oasis features a poetry-themed trail and wetlands frequented by egrets—a perfect post-cultural stroll escape.