Du Fu Thatched Cottage 杜甫草堂
The reconstructed residence and memorial garden of Tang poet Du Fu, with bamboo groves, ponds and a fine museum. It is a calm, literary counterpoint to Chengdu's busy streets.
Combine with nearby Sichuan Museum and Huanhuaxi Park for a half-day west-side loop.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Du Fu Thatched Cottage in advance?
Real-name advance booking via the '杜甫草堂博物馆' WeChat service account, up to 14 days ahead; after booking, enter by swiping the original ID card — visitors without an original ID card (e.g. foreign visitors using a passport) must exchange for a paper ticket at the ticket window. On-site purchase at the ticket window is also possible according to Trip.com guides. Foreign visitors enter with their passport (third-party ticket page: passport plus e-ticket QR code at the South Gate main entrance).
What are the opening hours of Du Fu Thatched Cottage?
09:00–18:00, ticket sales end 17:00
How much is a ticket to Du Fu Thatched Cottage?
About ¥50. Full ticket 50 CNY per person per visit; half ticket 25 CNY (children over 6 to 18, full-time university students and below with valid ID/student card); annual card 100 CNY per person per year. Free entry for e.g. Chinese mainland visitors aged 60+, children 6 and under or under 1.3 m (accompanied by a paying guardian), disabled persons, military, police, etc. with original ID documents. No separate charges mentioned; audio guide rented separately (about 20–30 CNY per third-party pages).
How long do I need at Du Fu Thatched Cottage?
Plan about 2 hours.
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