Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Place guide
Taipei
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
The imposing Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is a monument dedicated to Chiang Kai-shek, the political and military leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), who succeeded as KMT leader after founder Sun Yat-sen.
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Tribute to a Great Leader
The imposing Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is a monument dedicated to Chiang Kai-shek, the political and military leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), who succeeded as KMT leader after founder Sun Yat-sen.
The unification of China was attributed to Chiang Kai-shek, but this was later overshadowed by the Sino-Japanese War and Chinese Civil War, which eventually led him to create the People’s Republic of China while exiled in Taiwan.
The octagon-shaped marble and tile building is the most prominent historical landmark in Taiwan. The Memorial Hall is 76 metres above ground, with two sets of stairs both containing 89 steps, a symbolic representation of Chiang's age when he died. These lead up to the Main Hall, where there is a large bronze statue of Chiang.
Try to catch the changing of the guard ceremony, which happens every hour from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Guard duty rotates among members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Military Police. Below the hall is a museum, which documents the life and career of Chiang, unpacking Taiwan’s history and the Republic of China’s development in Taiwan.
The surrounding courtyard – 62 acres of gardens and walkways – was opened to the public in 1980 as part of a national park and gathering area. The grounds are a great place to leisurely walk around in and marvel at the Memorial Hall, as well as the other Taipei attractions nearby.
Getting There
- MRT: Both the Red or Green lines go to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
No. 21, Zhongshan S. Road, Zhongzheng District; Open daily from 9:00am-6:00pm
