Zaozhuang Li Zongren Historical Materials Museum

　　The Li Zongren Historical Materials Museum is built on the site of the old Taierzhuang Railway Station. Surrounded by water on three sides, it boasts beautiful scenery and a unique architectural style as a Gothic building, making it a major local tourist attraction. The museum consists of four exhibition rooms and one audiovisual hall. Centered around the theme of Mr. Li Zongren’s life motto “youth in military service, integrity in later years” and the significant historical event of the famous Battle of Taierzhuang that he commanded, the museum comprehensively introduces his life through a wealth of detailed and precious historical materials—especially highlighting his patriotic actions in leading the war against Japan and returning to the motherland.

　　The museum houses over 200 photos of Mr. Li Zongren from various historical periods, more than 1,000 historical and literary documents, over 60 personal relics and cultural artifacts, and one precious videotape. The displayed content holds extremely high historical and cultural value. All items were donated by Ms. Hu Yousong, Mr. Li’s third wife, and represent the first public exhibition of these premium-quality Li Zongren historical materials. The museum is an important part of the Taierzhuang Battle historic site tour route, serving as another educational base for promoting patriotism and enhancing national confidence. It also acts as a concrete teaching material for actively advancing the peaceful reunification of the motherland, fostering cross-strait exchanges, and uniting the people nationwide.

　　Customer Service Hotline: 0632-6612089

　　Address: No. 8, Kangning Road, Taierzhuang District, Zaozhuang City (at the site of the old railway station)

　　Li Zongren (1891~1969)　　Li Zongren (1891–1969) was a Han Chinese from Lingui, Guangxi. His courtesy name was Delin. He was the head of the Nanning Branch of the Whampoa Military Academy. As a high-ranking general of the Kuomintang, a military strategist, a famous anti-Japanese commander, and a patriot, he once served as Vice President and Acting President of the Republic of China. In 1965 (at age 74), he returned to mainland China from the United States. He passed away in Beijing in 1969. Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi were known as the “Li-Bai duo.” The two were the core of the Guangxi Clique, the most powerful regional military force within the Kuomintang, and had been closely cooperating for many years. Initially, they joined Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary camp in Guangzhou together and jointly drove out the old warlords in Guangxi. During the Northern Expedition, they led the Guangxi... Details+