Du Fu's Thatched Cottage,

Home China Tours Customized Trip China Guide Gallery Blog News FAQ Insurance Agent

Question & Comments

Name:

Email:

CHINA TOURS

Best of China (10 days)
From USD 690

Dynamic Yunnan (11 days)
From USD 545

Essence of China (21 days)
From USD 1525

Classic China (14 days)
From USD 1190

Splendid China (17 days)
From USD 1520

Du Fu's Thatched Cottage
Must Sees Chengdu Giant Panda Research and Breeding Base Leshan Giant Buddha Du Fu's Thatched Cottage Dujiangyan Irrigation System Wangjiang Pavilion Wuhou Memorial Temple Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interests Area Emei Mountain Lingyun Mountain Renmin Park Optional Attractions Qingchengshan Mountain Wenshu Monastery Baoguang Temple Sanxingdui Museum Du Fu, a very famous poet, lived in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Just as its name implies, the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu was his home more than a thousand years ago. Du Fu (712-70 AD) left home at the tender age of 20, becoming a court official at the former capital in Chang'an (near Xian). Du Fu's civil service duties did not last long however, and he was captured by rebels and forced to flee the city for Chengdu after only a few years. It was in Chengdu, at this small and simple house, that Du Fu was inspired to write more than 200 poems which are regarded today as masterpieces of realist poetry. Du Fu actually achieved something of a cult status for himself and even today, numerous poets and artists site the great man's work as inspirational. The themes of Du Fu's work are simple, and he talks in length about the social and living conditions of his society. Perhaps the most important thing of all about this great man's work was that it was compassionate. This was especially inspirational given that there was such a lack of sympathy and concern elsewhere in society at this time. In memory of the great poet, temples and pavilions were added to the site during the Song Dynasty. The exhibits here include a brief account of Dufu's life and some of his original calligraphy and poems. The complex also contains three imposing statues of some of China's greatest poets; Du Fu, Li You and Huang Tingjian (the latter two were Song dynasty poets). Today, this is a pleasant site to visit, with nice buildings dotted about, teahouses and pleasant bamboo gardens to wander and explore. This site is also home to the Chengdu Du Fu society. The Thatched Cottage of Du Fu stretches out its arms to welcome visitors from all over the world. Address: The cottage is situated off Xi Yihuan. Opening Hours: 8:00 -18:00

About Us | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Links | Contact Us

Send your comments and suggestions to us at: webmaster

Great Wall Hiking Specialist,Great wall tour,great wall travel,beijing great wall,great wall china tour, Trekking walking and sleeping on Great Wall of China around Beijing

Luxury travel and cultural excursion and events around Guilin