Luzhou Li Residence Historical Site - General Lee Yubang Memorial Hall Introduction
Luzhou Li Residence is grand in scale and complete in form, covering more than 1,200 ping. It embodies the generous stature of local gentry and the rustic characteristics of traditional farmhouses, representing a typical large estate of a prosperous family. This historic residence is the former home of Taiwan’s anti-Japanese hero Li Youbang, and is referred to locally as "Li Ancestor's House." This cultural asset has a history of over a hundred years (established in 1857 - 2012, with a total history of 155 years) and was 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 the reconstruction of the residence, making it one of the most remarkable and awe-inspiring siheyuan rooftops still existing in Taiwan, along with its current layout, configuration, and appearance after restoration. It has been designated as a scheduled historical site and was officially opened to the public in 2006 as the "Li Clan Ancient Residence - Li Youbang General Memorial Hall." After the First Sino-Japanese War, the Li family not only maintained their spirit but also decided to expand their ancestral home, expressing the family’s roots in Chinese culture through architecture. The construction of the ancient residence and surrounding areas took nearly nine years, making it a landmark in Luzhou at that time. In addition to its antique charm, the interior retains items such as the eight-legged antique bed, dressing table, stone mill, and hearth, preserving the scene from a hundred years ago and documenting Taiwan's most vivid historical past.
