Du Fu Thatched Cottage facts for kids
Entrance gate of Du Fu Thatched Cottage
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Du Fu Thatched Cottage (Chinese: 杜甫草堂; pinyin: Dù Fǔ Cǎotáng) is a special park and museum in Chengdu, China. It honors Du Fu, a very famous poet from the ancient Tang dynasty. This beautiful place is next to the Flower Rinsing Creek. In 1961, the Chinese government recognized it as an important National Heritage site.
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History of the Cottage
Du Fu's Time in Chengdu
In the year 759, the poet Du Fu moved to Chengdu. He built a simple hut with a thatched roof near the Flower Rinsing Creek. He lived there for four years.
This time was very important for Du Fu's writing. He wrote 240 poems during these years. Some of his famous poems from this period include "My Thatched Hut was torn apart by Autumn Gales."
A Place for Poets
Today, Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a popular place. People who admire Du Fu come from all over the world to visit. It helps them remember and honor the great poet.
Many wealthy families in ancient China helped keep the cottage in good condition. Donating money was a way to show their wealth and power. The names of these donors were often carved on a wall to thank them.
Exploring the Museum
The original thatched hut built by Du Fu no longer exists. The main buildings you see today were built much later. They were first constructed in the early 1500s during the Ming dynasty. They were then greatly repaired in 1811 during the Qing dynasty.
Du Fu Thatched Cottage has several interesting areas to explore:
Du Gongbu Memorial Hall
This hall is dedicated to Du Fu's life and work. You can see displays about his journey and his poems. There is also a library area. It holds many of Du Fu's published works. Some are very old, like rare editions carved on wood from the Song dynasty. There is also a section with his works translated into many different languages.
Du's Thatched Hut
This is a rebuilt version of Du Fu's original hut. It shows how he might have lived and worked. The hut is divided into different rooms. These include a study, a bedroom, and a kitchen. It helps visitors imagine life in Du Fu's time.
The Hall of Great Poets
This is a large exhibition hall. It features a huge mural painting, 16 meters long and 4 meters tall. This painting shows scenes from Du Fu's famous poems. Two of these poems are "My Thatched Hut Wrecked by the Autumn Wind" and "A Song of War Chariots."
You can also see statues of twelve other important Chinese poets here. These include famous names like Li Bai and Su Shi.
Gallery
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Gongbu Shrine in the cottage
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Shaoling Thatched Cottage Tablet Pavilion
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See also
- Chinese architecture
- List of museums
- Museums in China
