Du Fu Thatched Cottage Travel Notes

Preparation: The sixth day of the first lunar month is a busy travel day. Buy tickets in advance on the official WeChat account of Du Fu Thatched Cottage or on major travel apps to save time queuing on-site. 😉 Check the weather before you go. The weather was nice on the day of my visit. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes, and bring a water bottle, power bank, and some snacks just in case. 🥤 Transportation: If you are in downtown Chengdu, take Metro Line 4 to Caotang North Road Station. Exit from Exit B and walk for about 10 minutes to reach Du Fu Thatched Cottage. 🚇 If you take a taxi, avoid rush hour to avoid traffic jams. 🚗 Tour route: Arrive at Du Fu Thatched Cottage at around 1 pm. Enter through the main entrance and you will see the "Caotang" screen wall, which is a great photo spot. 📷😃 Walk along the main road to the Grand Hall, which displays the life of Du Fu and gives you a preliminary understanding of the poet. 🧐 Next, head to the Poetry Hall, which displays Du Fu's poems and the research results of later generations. Take your time to appreciate Du Fu's literary achievements. 👍 After leaving the Poetry Hall, head to the Chaimen Gate. Although the gate is small, it is full of ancient charm and is a great photo spot. 📸😁 Pass through the Chaimen Gate to reach the famous Du Fu Thatched Cottage, which recreates the scene of Du Fu's residence. The furnishings in the house are simple and unadorned, allowing you to truly feel the life of the poet. 😌 After leaving the thatched cottage, take a stroll along the Huanhua Stream and enjoy the beautiful scenery by the stream. The sunlight sparkles on the water. 🌊 You can take a break on the bench by the stream and have some snacks to recharge. 🍪 Finally, visit the Gongbu Temple, which was built in memory of Du Fu. The temple houses statues of Du Fu and other poets, allowing you to feel the admiration of later generations for Du Fu. 🙏 Food recommendations: After the tour, you can enjoy delicious food around the cottage. 😋 There are many Sichuan restaurants nearby where you can taste authentic Chengdu flavors, such as Mapo Tofu and Kung Pao Chicken. 🌶 You can also try Chengdu's local snacks, such as Zhong Dumplings and Long Chaoshou. Each bite is full of Chengdu flavor. 🥟 Notes: There are many tourists on the sixth day of the first lunar month. Please pay attention to protecting cultural relics and the scenic environment during your visit. 🤗 Do not disturb other tourists when taking photos. Be a civilized tourist. 📷 If you want to buy souvenirs, you can visit the cultural and creative store in the cottage, which offers a variety of cultural and creative products related to Du Fu. They are very meaningful souvenirs. 🎁