Former Residence of Generalissimo Zhang Xueliang Introduction
In 1946, Zhang Xueliang came to Taiwan from Chongqing and began a thirteen-year period of confinement in Wufeng Chiufen. In 1964, the Japanese cypress bungalow where Zhang and his wife Zhao Yidi lived for over a decade was completely destroyed by the devastating Typhoon Gloria. Today, the Zhang Xueliang's former residence in Chiufen is a reconstructed site for future generations. The museum not only displays historical materials and precious old photographs provided by Zhang's nieces, Zhang Luheng and Zhang Luzhi, but also features Zhang Xueliang's personal works and recorded interviews with elders from Chiufen, recreating the narratives of his life. Walking through the site is like being transported back in time, as if sharing the serene dreams of the young Marshal Zhang from Northeast China. Historical anecdotes sometimes serve as a form of cultural resource. From Zhang Xueliang, we can observe a microcosm of modern Chinese history, filled with both dramatic historical events and touching love stories. To learn more about this significant figure in Chinese history, Wufeng Township in Hsinchu is the best choice, as he was confined here for 13 years, leaving behind countless stories and memories. With the reconstruction of Zhang Xueliang's former residence, the wave of historical tourism and intellectual exploration has quietly begun.
