Former Residence of Zhang Zizhong

Former Residence of Zhang Zizhong

The former residence of Zhang Zizhong is a municipal cultural heritage protection unit in Beijing.

The former residence of Zhang Zizhong is located at No. Bing 27, Fuyou Street, Xicheng District, and is among the eighth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing.

This residence was the home of General Zhang Zizhong from 1935 to 1937. The original property had three courtyards: eastern, central, and western. Currently, the central and western courtyards largely retain their original appearance and cover an area of about 4,600 square meters. General Zhang Zizhong was a renowned patriotic military leader who sacrificed his life on the front lines of the War of Resistance in 1940, making him the highest-ranking officer to die in battle during the war. The residence holds significant value for studying General Zhang’s life and deeds, promoting national spirit, and conducting patriotic education.

Source: Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics

Zhang Zizhong, courtesy name Jinchen, was born in August 1891 in Linqing County, Shandong Province. Influenced early on by Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary ideals, he joined the Tongmenghui (Chinese Revolutionary Alliance) while studying at Tianjin Political Science and Law School, later abandoning scholarly pursuits for a military career. In September 1917, he joined the forces under General Feng Yuxiang. Known for his diligence in study and bravery in battle, he earned Feng’s high regard, rising steadily from soldier to commander of the 38th Division, concurrently serving as commander of the Zhangjiakou garrison, chairman of Chahar Province, mayor of Beiping (now Beijing), and mayor of Tianjin. After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in 1937, he was promoted to division and army commander due to his outstanding military achievements, eventually becoming the commander of the 33rd Group Army and the Fifth...   More details on Zhang Zizhong++

Further Reading:

· Eighth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Beijing