Du Fu Thatched Cottage

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Address No. 37 Qinghua Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan

Hours 08:00–18:00 (Winter) / 08:00–18:30 (Summer)

Phone +86 28 8731 9258

Announcement: Cultural Heritage

Entrance ¥50

Hours 08:00–18:00 (Winte...

Best Season Spring (plum blossoms) and Autumn (gingko leaves).

Time needed 2–3 hours

Last visit: May 22, 2026

Author: Ming Yang

Reviewer: Rui Han

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Du Fu Thatched Cottage Overview

A peaceful park and museum dedicated to the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu. It features classic Chinese gardens, serene bamboo groves, and reconstructions of his historic residence.

Du Fu Thatched Cottage Opening Hours & Tickets

08:00–18:00 (Winter) / 08:00–18:30 (Summer)
Best season: Spring (plum blossoms) and Autumn (gingko leaves).
Ticket note: Tickets available at the gate. Avoid national holidays for a more tranquil exper...

Essential Du Fu Thatched Cottage Visitor Information

Enquiries: +86 28 8731 9258
Restrooms
Teahouses
Gift shops
Exhibition halls

How to Get to Du Fu Thatched Cottage

Metro Line 4 to North Caotang Road Station, then walk about 15 minutes.

Du Fu Thatched Cottage Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 120 for medical emergency. Staff are on hand at the main gates.

Practical Info

No. 37 Qinghua Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Sichuan
08:00–18:00 (Winter) / 08:00–18:30 (Summer)
+86 28 8731 9258

Ming Yang

Certified National Tour Guide

Ming Yang is a Chongqing-based Certified National Tour Guide and an established Culinary Heritage Expert, focusing on the vibrant food scenes and unique shopping experiences of Southwest China.

We keep this guide current.

Ratings

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

Tickets available at the gate. Avoid national holidays for a more tranquil exper...

Online booking may be required

Tips

Take time to sit at one of the traditional teahouses inside the park for a quintessential Chengdu slow-life experience.

Reality Check

More of a scenic park and literary museum; thrill-seekers may find it boring.
Signage translations can sometimes be poetic but confusing.
Mosquitoes are prevalent in summer.

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