Wadong Zhang's Million Dollar Residence Introduction
Wadong Village, known as "Wadong Port Society" during the Qing Dynasty, was referred to as "Wadong Township (Society)" and "Wadong" during the Japanese colonial period. It was only after the retrocession that it was named Wadong Village. The ancestors began making their living as officials during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, operating dozens of large sailing ships to trade with Guangdong and Fujian. At that time, the rooftops of homes belonging to officials or wealthy families were covered with arched glazed tiles, which are referred to as "Wadong" in Minnan pronunciation, thus the village got its name. Within the village, one can see cattle, bullock carts, and traditional stone houses, which have become important historical resources of Wadong Village. Zhang Baimillion, a merchant from Baisha Township in Penghu, has a wealth accumulation process rich in folklore. His descendant achieved military merit, and thus in the second year of the Yongzheng Emperor, he was awarded a honorific title. This honorific title's gold box is currently preserved in the Zhang family's ancestral home in Wadong Village, Baisha Township, and is the only remaining honorific plaque known in Penghu. The Zhang family has had three generations honored by the Qing Emperor with the title "General Huaiyuan," and many precious cultural relics still exist, making it one of the few ancient mansions in Penghu. [Recommended stay time] 0.5 hours
Wadong Zhang's Million House Front
