Si Zi Wan Chiang Kai-shek Residence Introduction
The Xi Zi Wan Chiang Kai-shek Residence is located on Lianhai Road in Gushan District, nestled among the lush greenery of the National Sun Yat-sen University campus. This green, two-story Japanese-Western style building was constructed in 1935 by the Governor-General of Taiwan to commemorate the 40th anniversary of its rule over Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period. Due to its proximity to the Xi Zi Wan Beach, it once served as a warm water bathhouse affiliated with the beach. From 1952 onward, it became a rest residence for former President Chiang Kai-shek in the south. Due to the historical significance of the residence, the second floor still preserves and displays artifacts related to President Chiang, while the courtyard on the first floor remains home to the presidential vehicle of that time. The first floor space, however, has been transformed into the "Xibay Art Gallery," quietly narrating the history of past eras and the changes in political power.
