Taipei: Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

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The Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is worth to visit for a first timer in Taipei. The architecture of the memorial hall is inspired by Tiantan in Beijing. The hall is covered with blue tiles and red accents, echoing the National Flag.

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The entrance to the main hall is made via a series of 89 steps (the age of Chiang Kai-Shek when he died).

Bronze Statue of Late President Chiang Kai-Shek

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On the wall are characters written by President Chiang: Ethics, Democracy, Science.

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The hourly change of guard is the most popular sight at the memorial.

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View from the memorial hall.

Exhibition Hall

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The exhibition hall on the ground floor tells you about Chiang Kai-Shek’s life stories.

Chiang Kai-Shek’s official state car.

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Chiang Kai-Shek’s office.

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Park covers an area of 25 hectares.

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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
No.21, Zhongshan S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Take Red Line 2 or Green Line 3 to Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂)
Open daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Admission is Free

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