Tourist Attractions in Chengdu, China
Du Fu’s Cottage
Du Fu’s Cottage is located on Chengdu’s outskirts, west of Qingyang. During the eighth century, this hut was Du Fu’s home. Du Fu, a poet from the Tang dynasty, was born around 712 AD. After years of hardship, he arrived in Chengdu in 759 AD. He built a cabin on the outskirts of town and penned over 240 poems. Today, a statue of Du Fu can be found in the temple park’s main hall. Du Fu’s handwritten poetry are kept in a tiny museum here.
Renmin Park
Renmin Park is located near the Exhibition Hall. In the morning, the park is packed with residents, including ballroom dancers, wushu aficionados, and young and old people. The Martyrs’ Monument is located within the park and was created in commemoration of those died during the 1911 rail strikes. Ornamental gardens, floral plants, verdant lawns, and artificial rock formations abound throughout the park. In the park, you may also go boating on the lake.
Wenshu Monastery
Wenshu Si Monastery, also known as Hollow Wood Temple, was founded in the 7th century.
The temple is located on Renmin Zhong Lu, to the east. This temple is devoted to Wenshu, a god who is said to bestow wisdom to those who worship him. The temple features five chambers with colourful ceilings and tiled roofs. In these rooms, you may see Maitreya and Guanyin sculptures, stunning paintings, and a library of sutras (holy books). The temple also houses the Chan Buddhist division of Sichuan’s government.
Wuhou Ci
Wuhou Ci Complex is located in Chengdu’s western district. It’s on the Wuhou Ci Dajie, just south of the Jin River. This complex was built during the Tang Dynasty. The building honours Zhuge Liang, the first prime minister of Shu during the year 212 AD. The Three Wonder Tablet of 809 AD, the Tomb of Liu Bei, and the Three Kingdom Museum are among the numerous remarkable features in this site. The museum features a number of maps, models, and other artefacts that depict events during that time period.
Wangjiang Lou Park
Wangjiang Lou Park is located near Chengdu’s Sichuan University. The Wangjiang Lou, or River Viewing Pavilion, was built during the Ming era. This location is thought to be the home of Tang poetess Xue Tao. The structure houses the crimson paper that the poetess used to colour. This structure also has some excellent scrollwork and bonsai exhibits.
