Wadong Zhang's Million Mansion Introduction
Wadong Village, during the Qing Dynasty, was known as "Wadong Harbor Society." During the Japanese occupation, it was referred to as "Wadong Township (Society)" and "Wadong." It was only after the restoration of Taiwan that it came to be called Wadong Village. The ancestors began serving as officials during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, engaging in trade with dozens of large sailing vessels to Guangdong and Fujian. At that time, the roofs of wealthy households and officials were covered with arched glazed tiles, which in the Hokkien pronunciation are called "Wadong," thus giving the village its name. In the village, one can see cattle, ox carts, and traditional stone houses, which are important historical resources of Wadong Village. Zhang Baimillion, a merchant from Baisha Township, Penghu, has a wealth-accumulation process that is rich in folklore. One of his descendants achieved military merit, resulting in an imperial decree of honor bestowed by Emperor Yongzheng in the second year of his reign. This gold-boxed decree is still preserved in the Zhang family's old residence in Wadong Village, Baisha Township, and is the only known imperial decree plaque in Penghu. The owner, the Zhang family, and three generations were all conferred the title of "General of Loyalty and Distant," with many precious artifacts still existing, making it a unique ancient mansion in Penghu. 【Recommended stay time】0.5 hours
Front view of Zhang's Million Dollar Residence in Wadong
