Dufu (712-770) was one of China's greatest poets. Born in Jingling (modern Nanjing), he spent most of his life wandering throughout northern and western parts of the great Tang empire. During one period he retired to Chengdu and took up residence in a simple hut on the grounds of a temple. Here he produced over 200 poems, some of the most classic works of Chinese literature.
The purported site of Dufu's residence on the western side of Chengdu is today a major tourist site. The grounds are filled with ponds and paths between camphor and gingko trees. The single-story buildings interspersed throughout blend well. It takes nearly two hours to walk all the trails, including lingering in some of the buildings. The experience is a welcome, cooling break from the city traffic.
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