Du Fu Thatched Cottage
杜甫草堂 · 청두시
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Du Fu Thatched Cottage1:29
Welcome to the Du Fu Thatched Cottage in Chengdu, a site often described as China’s greatest literary pilgrimage. We are standing on the grounds that once served as the home and sanctuary for Du Fu, widely considered the greatest…
Listen in the app2The Hall of Elegance — A Modern Tribute1:16
We begin our tour in the 'Daya Tang,' or the Hall of Elegance, a magnificent hall that is part of the newly built sections of the compound. While not part of the original Tang Dynasty layout, this hall serves as a scholarly…
Listen in the app3The Thatched Cottage — A Poet's Humble Abode1:24
At the heart of the park lies the reconstructed thatched cottage itself, a physical representation of the home Du Fu built with his own hands. While the original structure was lost to time, this meticulous recreation allows…
Listen in the app4The Memorial Shrine — Honor through the Ages1:14
The Memorial Shrine, or 'Memorial Hall,' is the historic core of the site where generations of Chinese scholars have come to pay their respects to the Poetic Sage. This area features classical architecture from the Ming and Qing…
Listen in the app5The Flower Path — Beauty and Inspiration1:10
Connecting the various halls and gardens is the 'Flower Path,' a scenic walkway that reflects the natural beauty Du Fu loved so much. During his time in Chengdu, he often wrote about the flowers, the birds, and the seasonal…
Listen in the app6The Pagoda of Poetry — A Vertical Tribute1:08
The park also features several pagodas that serve as vantage points and commemorative structures. These towers, rising above the trees, provide panoramic views of the entire 24-acre site, allowing you to see the layout of the…
Listen in the app7The Scholar's Garden — Water and Reflection1:10
Finally, we visit the scholar's garden area, where the ponds and waterfalls are at their most picturesque. Water has always been a central element in Chinese literati culture, representing clarity, flow, and the passage of…
Listen in the app8Closing1:26
As we conclude our walk through the Du Fu Thatched Cottage, we are reminded of the profound power of literature to transcend time and space. We have journeyed through the humble cottage where the Sage sought shelter and the grand…
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What is Du Fu Thatched Cottage?
Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a place in 청두시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 청두시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 17 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.6622, 104.0263 |
| Last updated |
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