Scenic spot introduction:

Xi'an Du Fu Memorial Hall, also known as Du Gong Temple, was built in memory of the great poet Du Fu and has always been a tourist attraction in Xi'an. Du Fu once lived near Shaoling for a long time, and his distant ancestor was from Chang'an. It can be said that Du Fu has an inseparable connection with this ancient city. The memorial hall was rebuilt on the basis of the original ancestral hall, allowing people to better understand the life experience of the poet Du Fu, the artistic charm of poetry, and the value of poetic history, and also making his story here known to more people.

Attractions distribution:

The memorial hall is located in Shuangzhu Village, Chang'an District, 12 kilometers away from the city center. The museum site is based on a courtyard with a mountain gate in front; there are three guest halls in the middle, housing Du Fu's bronze statues and monuments; there are three wing rooms on the east and west sides, used as exhibition halls, displaying Du Fu's introduction, footprints and poems during the Chang'an period. Works etc. The most precious cultural relic in the temple is the ink rubbing of the stone tablet "Looking down at the Jiuri Nanshan Temple of Yan Gong in Taizhong" written by Du Fu in the second year of Qianyuan of Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty (AD 750). It is the only existing ink by Du Fu.

Scenic spot features:

Visits, ancient visits, celebrity tours, literary tours, celebrity memorials
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

There is a Niutou Zen Temple built next to the memorial hall, and interested tourists can stop by. Not far ahead is the General Yang Hucheng Cemetery, where you can pay homage to the martyrs and visit the lives of famous generals.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shaanxi Province>Xi'an City>Chang'an District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take bus 917, 4-19, 905, or 923 and get off at Yanghucheng Cemetery.

Self-driving route: Take Chang'an South Road → North Chang'an Street → Fanchuan Road/X104 in the city.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Du Gong Temple ticket price:

Free and open

Scenic area opening hours:

9:30-17:00

Closed every Friday

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