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- Location: Chengdu City, Sichuan Province

Du Fu Thatched Cottage (杜甫草堂) is an idyllic park and museum situated in the western suburbs of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, adjacent to the picturesque Flower Rinsing Brook. The museum, in honor of the famous Tang poet Du Fu (712-770), has been considered a sacred spot of Chinese literature. Du Fu, one of the greatest Chinese poets, set up a straw-roofed house by the brook in 759, and lived there for about four years. In his thatched hut, he was inspired to compose more than 240 poems, including best known ones such as "Thatched Hut Torn Apart by Autumn Wind" and "The Prime Minister of Shu".

The original hut built by Du was destroyed and the major buildings we see today were constructed during the Ming Dynasty in 1500 and renovated in 1811 during the Qing Dynasty. They include the Thatched Cottage, Former Residence of Du Fu, Screen Wall, Front Gate, Grand Lobby, Memorial of the Poet-Historian, Firewood Gate and Gongbu Shrine. The museum is noted for its unsophisticated historical relics, elegant buildings and tranquil environment. It's a tourist attraction for visitors from around the world to pay tribute to the poet Du Fu.

Travel Tips:

1. There are many hotels and hostels nearby for you to choose from, such as the Tianchenlou Hotel, Yuxiuyue Hotel, Huanhua Manor and Caotang Hotel.

2. Near the museum are a lot of local restaurants which provide the opportunities of trying the time-honored authentic Sichuan cuisine.

- Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m for summer season, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m for winter season

- Admission: 60 yuan

- Tel: 86-28-87345202

- How to get there: take Bus 19, 35, 47, 58, 59, 82, 88, 309, 319 and 503