The Zhongxing Guesthouse () also known as the Yangmingshuwu is a historical site located in on Zhongxing road in

Yangmingshan National Park Yangmingshan National Park is one of the nine national parks in Taiwan, located in both Taipei and New Taipei City. The districts that are partially in the park include Taipei's Beitou and Shilin Districts; and New Taipei's Wanli, Jinshan, ...

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. It was constructed between 1969 and 1970 by late

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Chiang Kai-shek Chiang Kai-shek (31 October 1887 – 5 April 1975), also known as Chiang Chung-cheng and Jiang Jieshi, was a Chinese Nationalist politician, revolutionary, and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China (ROC) from 1928 ...

for reception of important foreign guests and to act as a summer residence. It was designed by architect Huang Baoyu (黃寶瑜), who also designed the

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Chiang's largest villa, the Yangmingshuwu, is set on 37 acres of plum trees and mountain landscape. The villa was used primarily as a summer retreat and the Chinese-style home includes courtyards, covered walkways and a fully stocked goldfish. The generalissimo reportedly favored morning walks and meditation sessions on the grounds, while

Madame Chiang Soong Mei-ling (also spelled Soong May-ling, ; March 5, 1898 – October 23, 2003), also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek or Madame Chiang, was a Chinese political figure who was First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of Generalissimo an ...

painted watercolor landscapes in her second floor studio. During the time the Zhongxing Guesthouse was in operation, the surrounding area, including Zhongxing road was closed to public use due to the heavy security presence in the surrounding area. After Chiang died in 1975, the Zhongxing Guesthouse remained empty until 1979. In 1979, the

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Historical Commission took over administration, renamed it the Yangmingshuwu and established their party archives on the property. Historical documents and photographs from the

's founding were stored here. In 1997, the Yangmingshuwu was donated to

. In 1991, the road was gradually opened for public use. There are a series of bunkers and tunnels on the property. In 1998, the Zhongxing guesthouse was opened to the public for tours.Yangmingshan National Park Information
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