Wusha Former Residence Introduction
Wu Sha was an important contributor to the development of Yilan. In the early days when Yilan was still a wilderness, Wu Sha led Han people from Zhangzhou, Quanzhou, and Guangdong to cultivate the land. Initially, there were frequent conflicts with the Kavalan people, but later, when smallpox epidemics broke out, Wu Sha helped them with medicine. The Kavalan people felt grateful, and everyone eventually lived in harmony, laying the foundation for the development of the area, which is why Wu Sha is revered as the first person to develop Kailing. During his lifetime, he found the terrain of Jiaoxi to be favorable, thus settling there. The former residence is a century-old Sanheyuan (three-section courtyard), with a couplet outside that reads, "Truly a peerless pioneer in land development, indeed the first person of Kailing." It is currently planned to be the "Wu Sha Memorial Hall." The weathered red brick exterior exudes a strong sense of antiquity. Although the residence has been renovated, traces of the hundred-year-old building can still be felt. Inside, many introductions, achievements, and plaques related to Lanyang are displayed on the walls, along with a tablet and portrait honoring Wu Sha. People interested in the history of development in the Yilan area can visit this place and will surely gain valuable insights! The weathered red brick exterior has a strong sense of antiquity! The appearance of Wu Sha's former residence.
