Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, A solemn tribute to history and culture
21 Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
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Introduction
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Liberty Square are famous landmarks in Taipei and must-visit destinations for travelers. The complex includes the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a concert hall, a theater, and surrounding gardens, providing a full day of exploration for visitors. The memorial hall was built to commemorate Chiang Kai-shek and is modeled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing and Egyptian pyramids. Inside the central hall, there is a bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek, as well as exhibition and screening rooms displaying his personal belongings. The ground floor of the memorial hall also features permanent exhibitions and cultural performances.
Flanking the memorial hall are the palace-style concert hall and theater, which are renowned venues for top-tier performances in Taiwan, attracting leading national and international groups. The most impressive aspect of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is not just the statue and architecture but the ever-changing performances in the two halls, drawing in a large audience.
In the 1980s, Taiwan's opposition activists referred to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall as the "Chiang Kai-shek Temple" due to its religious symbolism and temple-like design. Various rallies and gatherings have also taken place here. The route from Zhongzheng District to Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall along Ren'ai Road is a classic protest march route. Later, Chen Shui-bian renamed the site as Liberty Square and the Democracy Memorial Hall. After he stepped down, the location reverted to its original name, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The name "Liberty Square" still remains for the square. Address 21 Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Opening hours Memorial Hall: 9:00-18:00, Memorial Park: 5:00-0:00.
Transportation Take the MRT to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station (Tamsui-Xinyi Line, Songshan-Xindian line) and exit from Exit 5. It takes about 12 minutes to walk there.
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