Timeline
17:18
Walk the quiet paths of Du Fu's Thatched Cottage. The late afternoon light is perfect for seeing the Ming and Qing architecture and the poet’s garden without the midday crowds. Allow about two hours here.
18:21
Take a short walk to Chengdu Baihuatan Park. It is a quiet green space just 25 minutes from the cottage. Find a bench or a quiet spot by the water to settle in and wait.
18:33
Watch the sun set toward the west. The sky will turn gold over the park’s trees and water, offering a peaceful end to the day.
18:53
Walk to Xianju Teahouse nearby. Order a traditional Sichuan tea to warm up and digest the evening air.
Local tip
The cottage closes at 18:30 in October, so you will need to leave the main site before the final bell. The park and teahouse stay open late.
Check before you go
- Du Fu's Thatched Cottage opens at 08:00 and closes at 18:30 in October.
- Xianju Teahouse is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chengdu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).