Former Residence of Yuan Shikai in Tianjin

Former Residence of Yuan Shikai in Tianjin

The Former Residence of Yuan Shikai in Tianjin is a cultural tourism attraction.

The former residence of Yuan Shikai, built in 1918, features Nordic architectural style. Located on the east bank of the Haihe River, this German-style small Western-style building is the only remaining structure in Tianjin built in the 16th to 18th century German style. It has now been converted into a restaurant named: Shoufu Restaurant.

Yuan Shikai was the leader of the Beiyang warlords and the President of the Republic of China. His courtesy name was Weiting, and his art name was Rong’an. He was from Xiangcheng, Henan. In July 1894, on the eve of the outbreak of the First Sino-Japanese War, he disguised himself and escaped from Seoul back to Tianjin. In December 1895, Yuan Shikai was appointed by Ronglu, Li Hongzao, and others to expand and train the Dingwu Army stationed at Xiaozhan in Tianjin, which was renamed the "Newly Created Army." He recruited and cultivated a group of personal confidants to strengthen control over the entire army. Most of these individuals later became key military and political figures in the late Qing and early Republican periods, such as Xu Shichang, Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang, Wang Shizhen, Cao Kun, and Zhang Xun. The training at Xiaozhan marked a turning point in the development of modern armies in the late Qing Dynasty and laid the foundation for Yuan Shikai’s lifelong career. He later served as the Prime Minister of the Qing Cabinet and then seized the position of President of the Republic of China.

Transportation

Near bus stops such as Jia-An Street, Minzhu Avenue, Shengli Road, and Italian Style Street.

Attraction Location

No. 39, Haihe East Road, Hebei District, Tianjin

Yuan Shikai (September 16, 1859 – June 6, 1916), courtesy name Weiting (also written as Weiting), art name Rong’an, was a Han Chinese from Xiangcheng, Henan. He was a prominent political figure in modern Chinese history. He was the leader of the Beiyang warlords and became the first President of the Republic of China after the Xinhai Revolution. During his presidency, he actively developed industry, unified the currency system, and established modern judicial and educational systems. However, he later attempted to restore the monarchy under the influence of constitutionalists like Yang Du and was subsequently overthrown.

Yuan Shikai was born on September 16, 1859, in Yuanzhai Village, Wangmingkou Town, Xiangcheng City, Henan Province...  More detailed information about Yuan Shikai++