Gongyi Du Fu’s hometown travel guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Gongyi is the hometown of Du Fu, the poet saint. It is the soil and water of Heluo that cultivated the poet's noble temperament. During his troubled life after growing up, the poet even wrote the poem "The dew is white tonight, and the moon is bright in my hometown" to express his love for the poet. The longing and affection for my hometown. The main buildings in Du Fu's Hometown Scenic Area in Gongyi are all in Tang Dynasty style, with wooden structures as the main body, red as the keynote, and gray roof tiles. The overall style is solemn and elegant, the colors are simple and bright, antique and full of charm.Attractions distribution:
Du Fu’s hometown consists of two parts: the poetry exhibition area and the poet exhibition area. The poetry exhibition area is mainly concentrated in the Poetry Hall, which systematically introduces Du Fu's poetic achievements and outstanding status in the history of Chinese poetry, and vividly shows the mental journey of a generation of poetry saints; the poet exhibition area starts from Du Gong Temple, passing by Zhanxue Pavilion, Beacon Hill and the Nativity Kiln, Upper Courtyard, Zhuangyou Garden, Sanyou Hall, Huaixiang Courtyard, and Wanhui Garden interpret a true and comprehensive Du Fu with the theme of "coming from this land and returning to this land".Scenic spot qualifications:
Henan Provincial Cultural Relics Protection UnitScenic spot features:
Photography, Du Fu’s hometown, forest of steles, poetry, former residences of celebrities, memorial hallTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Henan Province>Zhengzhou City>Gongyi City
How to get there:
1. Take bus No. 1 at Gongyi Bus Station, get off at Zhanjie Town Government Station, and walk 300 meters north.
2. Take bus No. 12 at Gongyi Bus Station or Railway Station and get off at Du Fu’s Hometown Station, which will take you directly to the scenic spot.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Ticket prices for Du Fu’s Hometown:
1. Adult ticket: 65 yuan. Gongyi citizens can enjoy half-price discount on scenic spot tickets with their ID cards, which is 33 yuan/person.
2. Seniors aged 60-69 and over can enjoy half-price discounts on tickets with their ID cards or Senior Citizens’ Cards, and seniors aged 70 and above can enjoy free tickets with their ID cards or Senior Citizens’ Cards (those who are over the Double Ninth Festival) Seniors over 60 years old enjoy free admission with their vouchers).
3. Full-time students can enjoy half-price tickets with their student ID cards (children under 1.4 meters in height enjoy free tickets and need to be accompanied by an adult).
4. Disabled persons enjoy free admission with their disability certificate.
5. Active-duty soldiers and disabled servicemen can enjoy free tickets with their valid IDs, and students from military academies can enjoy half-price tickets with their student IDs.
Scenic area opening hours:
Summer: 08:00—18:30 (tickets close at 17:30)
Winter: 08:00—17:30 (tickets close at 16:30)
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Best time to visit:
All seasons
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