
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Du Fu Thatched Cottage is located at 37 Qinghua Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, with specific geographical coordinates at 30°39′ north latitude and 104°02′ east longitude. It is the former residence of the renowned Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu during his exile in Chengdu and now serves as a cultural heritage park commemorating his life and works. Originally built during the Song Dynasty and restored multiple times, the cottage features elegant ancient architecture, including the Gongbu Shrine, Shishi Hall, and the replica of Du Fu’s thatched hut, reflecting his poetic ideals of compassion and patriotism. The park is adorned with serene bamboo groves, flowing streams, and seasonal landscapes, particularly famous for its plum blossoms in spring and ginkgo trees in autumn.