It was set up in honor of the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu. The original thatched hut built by Du Fu was destroyed.
Key buildings in the Du Fu Thatched Cottage were constructed in the early 16th century during the Ming dynasty and extensively renovated in 1811 during the Qing dynasty.
The cottage now covers an area of nearly 300 mu. There are more than 30 varieties of plum trees and flowers, and the flowers are in bloom throughout the four seasons.
