Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum 成都杜甫草堂博物馆
Take the garden slowly, looking at the reconstructed cottage, commemorative buildings and the relationship between the written word and landscaped space. You do not need to know Du Fu’s poems to enjoy the setting, but reading one short translated poem beforehand gives the quiet paths a stronger meaning. Pair it with Huanhua Stream Park if you want an outdoor afternoon, or Sichuan Museum if the weather turns.
Why it's worth it
Take the garden slowly, looking at the reconstructed cottage, commemorative buildings and the relationship between the written word and landscaped space. You do not need to know Du Fu’s poems to enjoy the setting, but reading one short translated poem beforehand gives the quiet paths a stronger meaning. Pair it with Huanhua Stream Park if you want an outdoor afternoon, or Sichuan Museum if the weather turns.