Zhang Xueliang Former Residence, Immerse in the Serenity of a General's Past

Qingquan tribe in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County

Zhang Xueliang has several former residences in Taiwan

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Introduction

Zhang Xueliang, initiator of the Xi'an Incident, spent 55 years under house arrest. After moving to Taiwan in 1946, he initially resided in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County, and later moved to Cijin, Kaohsiung in 1959. He lived in this area, formerly known as "Inoue Onsen" but later renamed "Qingquan Hot Springs," for 13 years. His former residence was destroyed in a typhoon but was later restored with a budget of 60 million NTD and over four years of work, using over 500 photos provided by Zhang Xueliang's niece. It now serves as the Zhang Xueliang Memorial Hall, displaying materials related to his life. Through films, old photos, maps, documents, and more, it narrates the extraordinary life of the "Young Marshall" in modern Chinese history. His former residence is a Japanese-style farmhouse with black-tiled roof, blending with the surrounding mountain scenery. Although it has been renovated, local residents say it looks just as it did before, very similar. It is said that when Zhang Xueliang was under house arrest here, he once sent a watch to Chiang Kai-shek, expressing his plea to be released, to which Chiang Kai-shek responded by giving him a fishing rod, implying for him to "continue patiently fishing!" It is a very peaceful and quiet place, worth a visit.

Address

Qingquan tribe in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County

Opening hours

09:00-17:00。

Transportation

Take the Inner Bay Line train to Zhudong Station and transfer to the Hsinchu Bus to Qingquan.

Phone +886-3-5856613

Website http://general-oldhome.emmm.tw