Taipei: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

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The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was built in 1972 as a tribute to the founder of modern China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen. The hall also serves as a cultural centre with regular exhibitions and performances. Just 10 minutes walk from Taipei 101, the memorial is hall is worth to pay a visit.

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Sun Yat-sen established a set of core values that all Chinese people should strive for. It was known as the Three Principles of the People: nationalism, democracy, and the livelihood of the people.

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Statue of Sun Yat-sen being guarded by two stoic soldier.

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The best spot to watch the changing of the guard ceremony is from the second floor balcony.

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View of Taipei 101 from the memorial hall.

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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
No. 505, Section 4, Ren’ai Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Take the Blue Line 5 to Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station (國父紀念館)
Open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission is Free

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