Chengdu Du Fu's Cottage Museum provided a free audio explanation service. The visitors could receive free audio explanation equipment at the visitor center, and then follow the instructions of the equipment to explore the various scenic spots of the thatched cottage. During the tour, visitors could press the button on the equipment at any time to listen to the relevant explanations.

Yes, Du Fu's Cottage in Chengdu provided explanation services. The visitors could choose manual explanation or self-service audio guide service. The manual explanation service time is from 9:00 to 17:00 every day. From July 10 to October 31, 2023, the explanation service time will be extended to 8:30 to 17:30. The fee for manual explanation was 120 yuan per person for 1 - 3 people and 40 yuan per person for 4 - 20 people in Chinese, 180 yuan per person for 1 - 3 people and 60 yuan per person for 4 - 20 people in English. The lecture lasted about an hour. The visitors could go to the North Gate Visitor Center, the South Gate and the main entrance to complete the relevant procedures. In addition, the Cottage also provided a self-service audio guide service, including a self-service audio guide, a mobile smart audio guide, and a visual smart guide. The audience could choose according to their needs.
Du Fu's Cottage was located in the scenic area of Du Fu's Cottage in the western suburbs of Chengdu City. It was the former residence of the famous poet Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty. Du Fu's Cottage occupied a large area and was divided into three parts: the front, middle, and back. The front part was where Du Fu used to receive guests, the middle part was the main residential area, and the back part was Du Fu's work area. The structure of the Cottage was simple and elegant, and the garden was quiet and beautiful. Du Fu wrote many famous poems here, which made him famous in the literary world. There were major buildings such as the Great Hall, the Hall of Poetry and History, and the Temple of the Ministry of Works, as well as scenic spots such as the Bonsai Garden, the Temple of Washing Flowers, the Flower Path, and the Great Elegance Hall. There was a beautiful Huanhua Stream in front of the main gate of the Cottage. Inside the gate was a thatched stele pavilion with the words " Shaoling Cottage " carved on it and surrounded by nine dragons. The thatched cottage was the largest, most well-preserved, most famous, and most distinctive relic of Du Fu in China. It was also a national first-class museum and a national 4A tourist attraction.
Du Fu's Cottage was the residence of Du Fu, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, when he lived in Chengdu. In the winter of 759 A.D., Du Fu took his family from Longyou (now southern Gansu Province) to Shu to avoid the Rebellion of An Lushan and Shi Lushan. He built a thatched cottage in the western suburbs of Chengdu and called it "Chengdu Cottage". The architectural style of the thatched cottage was simple and natural. It was located in an environment surrounded by green trees. The entire thatched cottage had a winding path leading to a secluded place. It was exquisitely constructed, giving people the feeling that there was no way out of the mountains and rivers, but there was a bright future in the village. Every corner of the thatched cottage was filled with Du Fu's poems, making people feel the poet's thoughts and emotions. The thatched cottage was surrounded by dense bamboo forests and trees, creating a unique natural environment for it. Here, Du Fu could enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature, which also provided inspiration and motivation for his creation. The structure of the thatched cottage was mainly composed of a gate, a courtyard, and a main hall. Each room was very simple and bright. The characteristics and charm of the thatched cottage attracted many tourists to visit.
The fee for Du Fu's Cottage varied according to the service and the number of people. The fee for Chinese explanations was 120 yuan for 1-3 people, 40 yuan for 4-20 people, 180 yuan for 1-3 people, and 60 yuan for 4-20 people. The lecture lasted about an hour. The specific explanation fee should be based on the price of the scenic spot.
In 2020, the Du Fu Cottage Museum will be free of charge for the first-line medical staff and their families to fight against the epidemic. According to the information provided, in 2020, the Du Fu Cottage Museum was free of charge for the first-line medical staff and their families, but there was no mention of whether it was free for other tourists. Therefore, based on the information provided, it was impossible to determine whether Du Fu's Cottage would be free for all visitors in 2020.
Du Fu's Cottage provided a free voice explanation service. The visitors could receive free audio explanation equipment at the visitor center, and then follow the instructions of the equipment to explore the various scenic spots of the thatched cottage. During the tour, visitors could press the button on the equipment at any time to listen to the relevant explanations.
Du Fu's Cottage provided some free tickets. According to the first document, people over the age of 65 could enter for free. According to the second document, people over the age of 60 could enjoy a half-price discount, but they had to pay a half-price ticket during national holidays. In addition, according to the third and fourth documents, if one could recite a certain number of ancient poems, they could also obtain a lifetime free admission opportunity. However, the specific free ticket policy may be adjusted according to the actual situation of the scenic spot, so the final discount is subject to the scenic spot.
Du Fu's Cottage was open for free on specific days, such as May 18th, International Museum Day. However, there was no clear information on whether Du Fu's Cottage was free of charge. Therefore, I don't know if Du Fu's Cottage is free of charge.
Du Fu's Cottage was the former residence of Du Fu, a great poet of the Tang Dynasty in China. It was located at 37 Qinghua Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. Du Fu lived here for nearly four years and wrote more than 240 poems. The thatched cottage covered an area of nearly 300 acres, completely retaining the architectural layout of the 13th year of Hongzhi of the Ming Dynasty and the 16th year of Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty. There were more than 30,000 volumes of various materials in the Cottage. It was the center of Du Fu's research and collection of Du Fu's poems and paintings. The Cottage Museum was established in 1955. It was the largest, most well-preserved, and most famous Du Fu memorial site. The thatched cottage was announced as one of the first batch of national key cultural relics to be protected in China.
Du Fu's Cottage was a tourist attraction in Chengdu City. It was the former residence of the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu. The recommended route to visit Du Fu's Cottage was to enter from the south gate. First, visit the south gate and the rockery. Then, go to the mansion and admire Du Fu's study and reception room. You can also see Du Fu's portrait and important stone carvings. Then, visitors could go to the Hall of Poetry and History to learn about Du Fu's achievements in poetry. The entrance fee for Du Fu's Cottage started from 47 yuan. There was also a manual explanation service, which ranged from 150 yuan to 600 yuan. In terms of transportation, you can take the subway line 4 to Caotang North Road Station, then walk about 900 meters to reach it. In addition, Du Fu's Cottage was open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the ticket sales stopped 60 minutes before closing.