The residence was reconstructed using authentic Japanese-style wooden architecture to match the floor plan of the house where Zhang spent his years of house arrest.
Zhang Xueliang, known as the 'Young Marshal,' was the key figure in the 1936 Xi'an Incident which led to the United Front against Japan.
The site is located in the Qingquan area, which was formerly known as Inoue Hot Spring during the Japanese colonial period.
The original house was lost to floods caused by Typhoon Gloria in 1963, necessitating the current reconstruction project.
The park features a memorial statue of Zhang Xueliang and his wife, Zhao Yidi, who chose to remain with him during his detention.
The park's location in Wufeng provides access to the historic Qingquan Suspension Bridges, which are integral to the landscape's aesthetic.
The site serves as a collaborative space documenting both political history and the local lifestyle of the indigenous Atayal community.
The Zhang Xueliang Culture Park is located in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu, on the former site where General Zhang Xueliang was held under house arrest by the Kuomintang from 1946 to 1957. The original residence was destroyed by a typhoon in 1963 and subsequently reconstructed on its original foundation to serve as a cultural memorial. It documents the General's life, his role in the Xi'an Incident, and his years of seclusion in the Qingquan mountain region. The site features traditional Japanese-style architecture surrounded by the natural scenery of the Shangping River valley. Visitors can explore historical photographs, replicas of period living quarters, and artifacts reflecting his long-term confinement. The complex integrates local indigenous Atayal culture, as Qingquan is a historical territory of the Wufeng Atayal tribes. The park serves as a historical archive of 20th-century Chinese political history within a rural Taiwanese context.
The wooden veranda facing the courtyard garden, capturing the interplay between the Japanese-style architecture and the mountain backdrop.
Combine your visit with a short walk to the nearby Qingquan hot spring foot-soak area.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the park involves gravel paths and gentle slopes.
Bring an umbrella or raincoat, as Wufeng Township experiences frequent mountain mist and rainfall.
Do not attempt to drive private vehicles deep into the mountain trails without checking local road conditions, as landslide warnings are frequent in Wufeng.
Closed on Mondays for regular maintenance.
Maintain a quiet demeanor inside the museum; do not touch historical displays or artifacts.
