| Thatched Cottage of Du Fu |
Thatched Cottage of Du FuThe Thatched Cottage of Du Fu is located in the western suburbs of Chengdu. It is the former residence of Du Fu, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty. Du Fu is a great poet whose glory enlightens all the ages. His patriotic thoughts and lofty sentiments has inspired and encouraged later generations with great propel and cohesion. The Cottage has been admired by people for over one thousand years. Du Fu (712-770AD) was born in Gongyi City, Henan Province in 712. He used to be an official in Chang'an (present Xi'an), the capital of the Tang dynasty. 10 years later, a rebellion broke out...Read More  |
