The name “Qixia Garden” originates from Zhao Si Jie’s childhood name — Qixia. She was born on May 28, 1912, in Hong Kong, when the eastern sky displayed a magnificent array of rosy clouds, hence she was named “Qixia,” meaning “Beautiful Clouds.”
Qixia Garden is a three-courtyard, two-hall, two-story Qing Dynasty-style Huizhou architecture made of brick and wood. Though not very large in area, the halls are spacious, with an ancient, solemn, elegant, and graceful style that well reflects the scholarly elegance of the Zhao family. Whether it’s the plaque in the main hall inscribed with “Eternal Integrity and Grace,” or spots like the Qinhe Tower and Ding’ao Hall, they are all worth exploring.
The garden also displays numerous photos and historical materials of Zhao Si Jie and General Zhang Xueliang, who were inseparable throughout their lives.
Stepping into Qixia Garden, one can’t help but imagine how this bold and passionate woman remarkably intertwined her fate with the political turbulence of a troubled nation, and be moved to sigh at her devotion, sincerity, and persistence.
The roots of Zhao Si Jie (given name Qixia, courtesy name Yidi) were originally here. This mountain and these waters flowed into her blood, forging her talent and temperament, and contributing to a timeless romance. In July 1964, when the joyful news of Zhang Xueliang and Zhao Si Jie holding a belated wedding ceremony in Taiwan reached the villagers of Dongyuan, everyone rejoiced and offered heartfelt blessings across the strait for their unwavering love.
Transportation: A tourist shuttle bus runs directly from the square of Lanxi Railway Station.
Dongyang City, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province
Information source: Jinhua Government Website
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