Former Residence of General Chang Hsueh-liang Introduction
In 1946, Zhang Xueliang came to Taiwan from Chongqing, beginning thirteen years of confinement in Wufeng Qingshui. In 1964, the Japanese-style Hinoki wooden house where Zhang Xueliang and his wife Zhao Yidi lived for over a decade was completely destroyed by Typhoon Gloria. Today, the former residence of Zhang Xueliang stands in Qingshui as a rebuilt structure for future generations. Inside the museum, in addition to historical documents and precious old photographs provided by Zhang's nieces Zhang Luheng and Zhang Luzhi, there are also personal works of Zhang Xueliang and interview records with the elderly of Qingshui, recreating his life story. Walking through it feels like being transported back in time, as if sharing a dream with the Northeast's young marshal in the tranquil Qingshui. The anecdotes of history sometimes serve as a cultural resource. From Zhang Xueliang, we can glimpse a microcosm of modern Chinese history, filled with breathtaking historical events as well as touching, enduring love stories. To understand this prominent 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 past events. The reconstruction of Zhang Xueliang's former residence has sparked the beginning of a historical tourism and intellectual journey in a quiet manner.
