Zhang Xueliang's Former Residence in Tianjin | Zhang Xueliang's Old House

　　The Zhang Xueliang Former Residence Museum, also known as the Young Marshal Mansion, was where the Zhang family lived during the 1920s and 1930s. This Western-style eclectic building features a luxurious, elegant, and grand design, predominantly in the Baroque style. The rooms are exquisitely furnished, with staircases, floors, doors, and windows all made from Philippine hardwood.

　　After more than two years of renovation, the former residence has been restored to its original appearance. The music, decor, costumes, furniture, and figures here comprehensively recreate the authentic lifestyle of the Zhang family during their time in Tianjin’s French Concession.

　　Zhang Xueliang's Former Residence is located at No. 78 Chifeng Road, Heping District (formerly Route 32 of the French Concession), and is a Western-style eclectic building. The Zhang family resided here regularly during the 1920s and 1930s.

　　The residence consists of two brick-and-wood structures: a front building constructed in 1921 with three floors and a basement, and a rear building built in 1926 with two floors. Together, they comprise 42 rooms, with a total floor area of 1,270.4 square meters. The entire building covers an area of 1,401.65 square meters, with a site area of 1.495 mu. The architecture is luxurious, elegant, and grand. The front building has a rooftop terrace on the second and third floors, while the ground floor entrance features a three-bay heated corridor with windows, a central hall, and adjacent living and dining rooms. The facade terraces step back layer by layer, with ornamental flower pots adorning the columns, railings, and pedestals. A small garden lies in front of the building. The interiors are spacious and well-appointed, with interior staircases, floors, and doors all crafted from Philippine wood. The residence is fully equipped with sanitation facilities, and the courtyard is landscaped with lawns.

　　The property was purchased in the name of Madame Zhang Shouyi (the fifth wife of Zhang Zuolin) from the French Consulate. After 1949, Madame Zhang Shouyi moved to Hong Kong, and her son Zhang Xuequan managed and rented out the property. In 1956, following the private housing reform, it came under state management. By 1960, it was managed as public property and is now owned by Tianjin Zhongjia Agricultural Materials Co., Ltd. To promote patriotism, the company established an exhibition room dedicated to Zhang Xueliang’s life in the building. Due to its prime location, luxurious decoration, and elegant furnishings, it serves as an ideal setting for filming scenes of mansions owned by the wealthy elite. The CCTV drama crew of "Moon Over Shanghai" once filmed scenes here.

　　Suggested duration of visit

　　1 hour

　　Transportation

　　Take bus routes 1, 9, 35, 50, 611, 619, 650, 693, 808, 831, 838, 845, 860, 901, 902, 904, 951, or 962 and get off at Shandong Road Station, then walk to the site.

　　Ticket

　　Ticket price: 68 RMB

　　Opening hours

　　9:00–11:00, 14:30–16:30

　　Location

　　No. 78 Chifeng Road, Heping District, Tianjin

　　Zhang Xueliang (1901–2001)　　Zhang Xueliang (June 3, 1901 – October 14, 2001), courtesy name Hanqing, art name Yian, childhood names Shuangxi and Xiaoliuzi. He was a First-Class General of the Army, of Han ethnicity, originally from Haicheng, Liaoning. Born on June 3, 1901 (lunar April 17), in Zhangjiabao Village, Ejia Township, Tai’an County, Liaoning Province (formerly Sangzilin Zhanjiawopu), he was nicknamed the “Young Marshal.” As the eldest son of Fengtian Clique warlord Zhang Zuolin, he was one of the “Four Handsome Men of the Republic of China.” He is also the namesake of various TV dramas. Battles participated in: Zhongdong Railway Incident, Central Plains War, September 18th Incident, Rehe Campaign, First and Second Zhili-Fengtian Wars Young Marshal Zhang Xueliang Northeastern China......   More+