Dufu’s Cangshang (Pavilion) in Chengdu: The Former Residence of the Poet Immortal Has Changed, But It Remains a Sacred Site in Chinese Literature
Chongqing to Chengdu, the fastest high-speed train takes only 1 hour and 18 minutes, which is a reflection of the fast-paced life we see everywhere. People may gain a lot in this fast-paced life, but they will lose even more.
Under the increasingly oppressive weight of life, we need places where we can relax to alleviate the pressure.
There are many ways to relax, and connecting with the soul through ancient culture might be an alternative and effective method.
The coordinates for Dufu's Cangshang (Pavilion) in Chengdu are highly favored by many people.
Passing through Qingyang District, and along Qinghua Road, these streets still retain a human-like atmosphere, and the scenery is also beautiful and clean, which is the first impression of Chengdu's roads.
As you approach the entrance, the allure of Cangshang is already spreading.
The fragrant pine scent greets you, accompanied by Du Fu's words: 'I went to Cangshang in the past, the barbarians of Sichuan, and now I return to Cangshang, with nothing to fear.' Seeing the lush green trees and plants, all five senses are enveloped in a sense of relaxation.
Dufu's Cangshang, his former residence in Chengdu, is considered a sacred site in Chinese literary history.
At the time, Du Fu lived in poverty and wrote many poems in exchange for flowers and trees to plant from prominent figures,
I wonder if Du Fu at that time would have imagined that one thousand years later, his humble hut would be admired by posterity, and the plants he planted would be cherished through countless generations,
White horse passing by, things change, only excellent culture continues to flow down to the present. When enjoying the cultural achievements of predecessors, experience their original intent.
In addition to the various shady paths in Cangshang, the houses within Cangshang also attract tourists,
Looking at the slightly dilapidated Cangshang, people imagine what changes it has undergone over the course of time, which has created its current appearance,
Dufu's Cangshang is no longer as it was a thousand years ago, and after countless storms and rains, it has been artificially rebuilt by people, but it still deeply shocks us, reflecting the changes in the humanistic society at the time,
Standing under the big tree beside the hut, you might think: Would Du Fu at that time have chatted with a confidant all night? And when it was late at night, would he stroke the trees he planted and spontaneously compose a few poems?
Those poems were not recorded, but faded away with the last note of poetry. They only accompanied him during those sleepless hours,
Later, will people stand in his original position, gazing at the green leaves and moss, experiencing the original intent?
After circling Cangshang, having received a baptism of purifying the body and mind, in the moment of stepping out the door, you feel a sense of ease,
Places that allow you to relax your mind and body are not limited to modern facilities. Having a cultural heritage site and a conversation with people from the past is a wonderful experience,
Besides Dufu's Cangshang, where else can you forget the worries of the present and relax your mind and body?
