Luzhou Li Residence Historical Site - General Li You-Bang Memorial Museum Introduction
The Li Residence in Luzhou is grand in scale and complete in form, covering more than 1,200 ping. It embodies the dignity of local gentry and the rustic characteristics of rural homes, making it a typical large residence of a prosperous clan. This ancient house is the former residence of Taiwan's renowned anti-Japanese general, Li Youbang, and is locally known as "Li Ancestor's House." This cultural asset has a history of over a hundred years (established in 1857 - 2012, totaling 155 years), built by the second-generation descendant, Li Qingshui. In the 29th year of the Guangxu era, the seven branches of the Li family jointly invested in its reconstruction, creating one of the most remarkable and impressive siheyuan roofs still existing in Taiwan today, reflecting its current layout, configuration, and appearance after renovation. It has been designated as a third-level historic site and officially opened to the public in 2006 under the name "Li Family Ancient House - Li Youbang Memorial Hall." After the First Sino-Japanese War, the Li family not only maintained their spirit but also decided to expand their ancestral residence, expressing the family's ties to Chinese culture through architecture. It took nearly nine years to construct the ancient residence and nearby areas, establishing it as a landmark in Luzhou at that time. In addition to its charming ancient architecture, the interior retains antique items such as eight-legged beds, dressing tables, stone mills, and kitchen hearths, preserving the scene from a century ago and recording the most vibrant historical past of Taiwan.
