Xiziwan Chiang Kai-shek Residence Introduction
The Xizi Bay Chiang Kai-shek Residence is located on Lianhai Road in the Gushan District, nestled among the lush greenery of the National Sun Yat-sen University campus. This green two-story building, combining Western and Japanese architectural styles, was built in 1935 as a commemorative exhibition hall by the Governor-General of Taiwan to celebrate his 40th anniversary in office during the Japanese colonial period. Due to its proximity to Xizi Bay Beach, it once served as a warm water bathhouse affiliated with the beach. In 1952, it became a retreat for former President Chiang Kai-shek in southern Taiwan. Given the historical significance of the residence, the second floor still preserves and showcases artifacts related to President Chiang, while the courtyard on the first floor retains the presidential car from that era. However, the first-floor space has been transformed into the "Xibay Art Gallery," quietly narrating the tumultuous history of past eras and political transitions.
