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Du Fu’s Shrine in Langzhong

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Du Fu’s Shrine was built to commemorate Du Fu, also known as Zi Mei, who was from Gongxian County, Henan Province. He is a great realist poet in Chinese history, revered as the “Sage of Poetry” and the “Poetry Historian.” Du Fu visited Langzhong twice and composed over 60 poems here—the largest number he wrote during any of his travels—making it the place where he produced the most poetry in his lifetime. Among his widely loved works are “Song of Mount Lang”…

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Du Fu’s Shrine in Langzhong is a cultural tourism attraction.

Du Fu’s Shrine was built to commemorate Du Fu, also known as Zi Mei, who was from Gongxian County, Henan Province. He is a great realist poet in Chinese history, revered as the “Sage of Poetry” and the “Poetry Historian.” Du Fu visited Langzhong twice and composed over 60 poems here—the largest number he wrote during any of his travels—making it the place where he produced the most poetry in his lifetime. Among his widely loved works are “Song of Mount Lang” and “Song of River Lang,” which have become timeless masterpieces. The shrine displays the poet’s emotions and travels in Langyuan through a white marble statue and a large collection of paintings and calligraphy.