Former Residence of Generalissimo Chang Hsueh-liang Introduction
In 1946, Zhang Xueliang arrived in Taiwan from Chongqing, beginning a thirteen-year period of house arrest in Wufeng. In 1964, the Japanese cypress bungalow where Zhang Xueliang and his wife Zhao Yidi lived for over a decade was completely destroyed by Typhoon Gloria. Today, the Zhang Xueliang Residence in Qingquan is a reconstructed site for future generations. The museum displays cultural historical materials and precious old photographs provided by Zhang Xueliang's nieces, Zhang Luheng and Zhang Luzhi, along with Zhang's personal works and interview records with the elders of Qingquan, recreating the narrative of his life. Strolling through the residence feels like stepping back in time, as if sharing the tranquil dreams of the Northeast warlord, Zhang. Historical anecdotes often serve as cultural resources. Through Zhang Xueliang, we can glimpse a microcosm of modern Chinese history, with its shocking historical events and touching love stories. To learn about this significant figure in Chinese history, Wufeng Township in Hsinchu is the best choice, as he spent 13 years in confinement here, leaving behind countless deeds and memories. With the reconstruction of Zhang Xueliang's residence, a wave of historical tourism and intellectual exploration has quietly begun.
