Luzhou Li Residence Historical Site - General Li You-Bang Memorial Hall Introduction
Luzhou Li Residence is grand in scale and well-preserved, covering an area of more than 1,200 ping. It embodies the dignified atmosphere of local gentry while showcasing the rich and simple characteristics of a traditional farmstead, making it a typical large courtyard of prosperous families. This ancient residence is the former home of Taiwan's famous anti-Japanese general Li Youbang, known locally as "Li Zu Cun". This cultural heritage site has a history of over 100 years (established in 1857 - 2012, a total of 155 years). It was built by the second-generation descendant Li Qingshui, and in the 29th year of the Qing Guangxu era, the seven branches of the Li family jointly invested in its reconstruction. It features one of the most splendid and stunning courtyard roofs still existing in Taiwan today, reflecting its current layout, configuration, and appearance after renovations. It has been designated as a third-class historical site and was officially opened to the public in 2006 as the "Li Family Ancient Residence - General Li Youbang Memorial Hall." After the First Sino-Japanese War, the Li family not only maintained their determination but also decided to expand their ancestral home, expressing the family’s ties to Chinese culture through architectural form. It took nearly nine years to build the ancient residence and the surrounding area, making it a landmark of Luzhou at that time. In addition to the antiquated architecture, the interior retains old antiques such as eight-legged antique beds, dressing tables, stone mills, and cooking stoves, preserving the scene as it was a hundred years ago, providing Taiwan with a vivid record of its historical past.
