First Hotel Introduction
The First Guesthouse is a building from the Japanese colonial period, featuring a blend of Japanese and Western architectural styles. The original guesthouse was built by the Japanese government in 1912 to commemorate the 223 officials and soldiers who lost their lives in the explosion of the Matsushima warship in the waters off Penghu in 1908. It primarily served as a guesthouse for the Japanese imperial family and high-ranking officials. Later, in 1940, due to the construction of Magong's first fishing port, the guesthouse was relocated to a high ground on the north side of Guanyin Pavilion, providing a wider view. After World War II, the Nationalist government took over the guesthouse, and after President Chiang Kai-shek stayed there, the interior was transformed from Japanese-style decor to a Western-style living space, along with the construction of an underground wartime command center. During the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, it became the center for planning military operations. After President Chiang Kai-shek moved back to Taipei, it was renamed the "First Guesthouse." In 2011, the First Guesthouse, which was designated as a county-level historic site, officially opened to the public after completing structural renovation work. Today, visitors can see the entrance's eaves designed in a "Tang-style" structure, and the floor and walls of the entrance hall are made of the unique shell sand from Penghu. The interior space reflects the living conditions of the "Chiang Residence," surrounded by a tranquil and elegant garden, making this blended architectural design particularly refined.
Exhibit
Exhibition of Old Photos
