Wan Hsuan Ju Introduction
"Wan Xuan Ju" was established by Zhang Shixi (1802-1872), whose courtesy name was Wan Chun. He was of Hakka descent from Dapu County, Chaozhou Prefecture, Guangdong Province. His ancestor Zhang Dajing (1690-1773) played an important role in the Han people's cultivation of the central region of Taiwan, with the reclamation named "Zhang Zhen Wan." Zhang Shixi began constructing "Wan Xuan Ju" in the 10th year of the Tongzhi era (1871), and after his passing the following year, it was continued by his four sons. It was officially completed in the 12th year of the Tongzhi era (1873).
