Zhang Xueliang Cultural Park Introduction
Step into Qingshui and return to the historical scene at the "Zhang Xueliang Former Residence" located in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County. This serene yet historically significant cultural site is where the prominent Northeast General Zhang Xueliang spent thirteen years in confinement after arriving in Taiwan from Chongqing in 1946. This period witnessed the turbulence of modern Chinese history and marked a tranquil and heartfelt chapter of his life. The current residence is a Japanese cypress bungalow reconstructed at a different location after the original building was completely destroyed by Typhoon Gloria in 1964. Inside, it houses historical documents and precious photographs donated by Zhang Xueliang's nieces Zhang Luheng and Zhang Luzhi, along with manuscripts, works, and oral histories of the elders from Qingshui. Each step you take inside feels like a return to the days when Zhang Xueliang and his wife Zhao Yidi quietly lived in the mountains, experiencing a time that transitioned from a tumultuous political landscape to moments of deep reflection on life. The Zhang Xueliang Former Residence is not only a nostalgic site but also a cultural window into modern Chinese history. Here, you can feel the weight of the era and glimpse a touching love story that has weathered storms. This tranquil mountain retreat makes Wufeng an excellent starting point for historical and intellectual tourism. Because it embodies the essence of Zhang Xueliang's legendary life and historical memory, its cultural depth and humanistic connotations earned it the "Top 100 Tourist Highlights" award in 2025, making it an important landmark not to be missed in Hsinchu County's intellectual tourism.
