Du Fu Thatched Cottage marks the poet's Chengdu residence, where he wrote over 240 poems. Memorial halls and poetry displays sit among bamboo, flower paths and the reconstructed cottage, rewarding visitors who bring some interest in the poetry.
Tickets, hours and reservations
- Address and ticket prices
- 37 Qinghua Road, Qingyang. For reference, CNY 50 for adults and CNY 25 for students, with specified free-entry categories; confirm accepted ID and eligibility.
- Seasonal hours
- Listed hours are 08:30–18:30 from April–October, last entry 17:30, and 08:30–18:00 from November–March, last entry 17:00. Year-round opening has been listed; check current notices.
- Real-name booking and duration
- We recommend real-name advance booking through the museum's official WeChat account and entry with ID or QR code. Allow two to three hours.
A south-to-north route
- Main gate and Daxie
- Enter through the main gate, also labelled the west gate, see the Thatched Cottage plaque and continue to Daxie, where Du Fu's statue and couplets introduce the site.
- Poetry History Hall and Chaimen
- The Poetry History Hall presents editions and calligraphy; Chaimen recreates the modest entrance to the poet's residence.
- Gongbu Shrine and Shaoling stele
- Gongbu Shrine commemorates Du Fu alongside Lu You and Huang Tingjian; the Shaoling Thatched Cottage stele pavilion carries the calligraphy described above.
- Thatched cottage
- The cottage is described as a reconstruction of Du Fu's residence, with bamboo, plum and medicinal plants. Treat it as a commemorative reconstruction, not the surviving original building.
- Flower Path, Daya Hall and north exit
- Continue through the red-walled Flower Path to Daya Hall's murals and poet sculptures, then leave via the North Gate for the free Huanhuaxi Park.
Three places to linger
- Flower Path
- Red walls and green bamboo provide the site's signature contrast. We recommend 09:00–11:00 for softer light and fewer crowds.
- The reconstructed cottage
- Read the cottage alongside ‘My Cottage Unroofed by Autumn Gales’ to understand the poet's circumstances rather than treating it as a rustic backdrop.
- Gongbu Shrine courtyard
- Old trees, podocarps and couplets reward a quiet pause. We highlight the line about great principles and learning without a fixed teacher.
Getting there
- Metro
- We suggest Line 4 to Caotang North Road Exit B, about 900 metres to the main gate, or Line 13 to Dufu Thatched Cottage Exit C2, about 400 metres to the east gate. Verify current service.
- Bus
- We recommend bus routes 19, 35, 58, 82 and 165 to Dufu Thatched Cottage stop near the east entrance.
- Car
- For reference, six kilometres, 20 minutes and CNY 15–20 from Chunxi Road, subject to traffic and vehicle type.
Interpretation, insects and timing
- Use interpretation
- We recommend an audio guide for about CNY 20 or free audio through the official account. The poetry and historical context are central to the visit.
- Bring small supplies
- Bring water and a small snack to avoid higher on-site prices. Use insect repellent in the wooded grounds and carry rain gear and grippy shoes in wetter months.
- Arrive early, not at last entry
- We recommend arriving around 09:00 to avoid groups. Do not arrive at the seasonal last-entry cutoff, quoted as 17:00 in winter.