Liberty Square Archway

The most beautiful archway I have ever seen! 🇹🇼 ​I was completely captivated by the Liberty Square Archway (自由廣場牌樓). This magnificent gate is more than just a beautiful piece of architecture; it's a powerful symbol of Taiwan's journey to democracy. The grand scale and stunning design, with its intricate details and vibrant colors, are absolutely breathtaking. ​Standing here and looking through the archway to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, you can truly feel the history and significance of this place. It's a must-see landmark in Taipei, and I can see why it's a focal point for so many important cultural and historical events. A truly inspiring and unforgettable sight!

Ticket isn't required. it's free. Just kind of place of interest must drop by if you in Taipei, I'm staying in XiMenDing, to here is within walking distance, meanwhile I found a shooting spot that can shot the signature building and Taipei 101 in 1 photo. Can try something strange while you stand in the centre court, to clap or step hard to the floor, you will notice something special. I notice nearby have plenty metro exit as well, hence it's quite convenient to reach here.

Liberty Square (自由廣場) stands as a dignified place dedicated to honoring the legacy of the respected leader, Chiang Kai-shek. Beyond its historical significance, the square offers a breathtaking vantage point to witness the daily spectacle of God's creation: the magnificent sunset. The grandeur of the square, with its towering gates and sprawling open space, provides a moment for quiet reflection. As the sun begins its descent, painting the sky with brilliant hues of orange, pink, and gold, the atmosphere shifts from one of historical reverence to one of spiritual awe. It is in these quiet moments, as day gives way to night, that the beautiful artistry of the heavens becomes a powerful reminder of a greater, unchanging truth. The splendor of the sunset reminds me of God's everlasting love—a love that, like the sun's unfailing return each day, is steadfast and unwavering. As the Bible says, in praise of this unending love: Psalm 136:1 "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever."

This is, in my opinion, the cultural highlight of a quick visit to Taipei. The whole plaza is impressive, from the gardens to the buildings, you are left in awe. To be completely honest we visited on an extremely sunny day, so we didn’t think too much out in the sun, it was too hot. But the good thing is that while we were looking for an AC area, we stumbled across the National Theatre Library, on the basement floor, which was cooled, had clean restrooms and free water. Very happy with this visit! I hope I will be back one day!

This is a beautiful area, and the arches are much larger and more impressive in person than they appear in photos. The space is connected to the memorial by a lovely courtyard and well-maintained garden, creating a peaceful and scenic atmosphere."

The Liberty Square Arch (自由廣場牌樓) is a breathtaking architectural marvel and a proud symbol of Taiwan’s cultural and democratic identity. Serving as the grand entrance to Liberty Square, this magnificent archway is one of Taipei’s most photographed landmarks—and for good reason. Standing tall at 30 meters, the arch features five beautifully proportioned gates, with the central one symbolizing openness and freedom. The intricate carvings, traditional Chinese motifs, and vibrant blue tile roof showcase exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The inscription “自由廣場” (Freedom Square) boldly proclaims the nation’s commitment to liberty and democracy, making it a powerful sight for visitors and locals alike.

Picturesque Arch located opposite the Memorial Hall and a prominent feature of the memorial grounds.

Epic square. Plenty of exhibitions inside and surrounded by ponds and parks. Sometimes you can catch demonstrations in the square. Vast area and definitely worth the visit.

The other "advisor" site should really rate this as #1 in Taiwan instead of Taipei 101 Tower. The Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall (and the buildings and grounds surrounding it) is THE must see in Taiwan. From the MRT station of the same name, enter the plaza through the huge Liberty Square Arch. The National Concert Hall and National Theater. both matching in traditional Chinese architecture, flank the sides of the plaza. In the distance is the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. It is a massive tribute to the generalissimo, president and long time leader of the Republic of China/Taiwan. Walk up the 89 steps (his age when died) and the statue of him sitting looks almost like the Lincoln Memorial. The ceiling has the ROC star. There is a museum about his life. I found this personally interesting because I remember stories of my grandfather sending money from the US back to ROC and the Nationalist party during the Chinese Civil War. The Memorial Gardens are also beautiful and serene. You could probably spend 2+ hours walking around the whole site.

Great history of President Chiang Kai Shek. Docent led or free headsets to help you navigate the Museum 89 stair to climb to the Hall with a huge statue of Chiang Kai Shek. Beautiful gardens on the grounds.

National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is a must-visit when anyone visits Taipei. The monument itself has a HUGE beautiful plaza named Libery Square with a gorgeous gate and park, full of history and is a popular site for large gatherings. The plaza itself also has a theater and concert hall, and when I last visited, there was a free pop-up event in a giant air-conditioned tent showing off sleek Mercedes cars in a beautiful futuristic-floral interior design. Inside the Museum Hall are museums and of course, the statue of Chiang Kai-Shek itself. Yes, there's a lot of controversy surrounding him, which is why I heard that as of 2025, the Ministry of Culture decided to remove of military honor guards from the memorial in efforts to stop the promotion of a "cult of personality" around Chiang Kai-shek and "authoritarianism." Taiwan has come a long way from its days of martial law, and while changing of the guards is a popular tourist sight that draws a large crowd recording the processions on their phones, it makes sense that the Ministry of Culture would remove this attraction in the current geopolitical climate.

Came here with a tour group from Vietnam. A very spectacular and spaciously wonderful place to visit and take pictures here at Taipei, Taiwan. Lots to see and learn about Chiang Kai-Shek.

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is very cool and a must-see! The grounds are beautiful with birds by the pond. And the Memorial Hall have excellent gift shops on the ground floor. It is free and if you go early, the crowds are minimal. Such a beautiful memorial hall! Striking!

I've been to Taipei 3 times now and every time I still stop by for the photo ops here - really Instagrammable place!! There's a gate at the entrance of the plaza and on the other end, the free CKS Memorial Hall with his statue as well as exhibitions inside for a glimpse of his life and the time period and changing of the guards at the top of the hour right in front. Then there's the National Theater and National Concert Hall with exteriors built in the style of ancient Chinese palace architecture on the side. This is also right next to the subway, so it's convenient to get to. Definitely a must see place if you're in Taipei!

I took the city bus which dropped me right in front of this amazing landmark. Think Lincoln Memorial but more majestic! The architecture on all 3 buildings (Memorial, Theatre, & Concert halls) were incredible. I walked through the hall highlighting the life of and accolades given to CKS. There was also a Burr wood carving exhibit which I enjoyed. Highly recommend!

National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall / Zhongzheng (Taipei) -- This is the big one, the one true must-see sight in Taiwan. Local Taiwanese will forgive you for not going up Taiwan 101 but not if you bypass the memorial for their founding father. Located in the middle of the sprawling grounds of Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Park, the white octagon building is 76 meters high with an ornate blue tile rooftop. Opened in 1980 five years after Chiang's death, it was designed so that it takes exactly 89 steps to get up to the memorial hall. That's because that's the age when he died. The austere hall and large bronze statue of Chiang reminded me of the Lincoln Memorial.(photo: https://yelp.to/5x-XFvv-u-). Beneath the hall is a pretty extensive museum chronicling Chiang's life and his role in shaping the Republic of China. The museum also takes a broader look at Taiwan's history and culture. Once we stepped down from the hall onto the front plaza, we took cursory glances at two ornate buildings, the National Theater and the National Concert Hall. Had we stayed in Taipei longer, Jamie W and I would've definitely taken in a performance. Admission to the main hall is free, and it's open until 6PM every day. RELATED - Exploring Taiwan? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3YNkL5j

Beautiful memorial hall! It's free entry and once inside, it's a huge area to browse and walk around. You can climb the stairs and enter to see the statue of Chiang Kai-Shek. They also have a small gift shop where you can buy gifts, but they are quite expensive. Overall, beautiful architecture and area to walk around.

This impressive garden square hosting the CKS Memorial, National Theatre Hall and National Concert Hall has been around for decades is still well maintained and as impressive as when it was first opened - I was here on a painting competition when I was in middle school! This is a must stop for photo opps. To see the statue inside the memorial hall, I highly recommend getting inside on the ground level on either side and then take the elevator to the 3rd level, as opposed to climbing the stairs. You will get plenty of walking here and in Taipei in general, so be wise to conserve your energy. Change of guard occur on the hour. Tip: If you want to get really close the the guards as they come and go, be around the south elevator which they use.

Memorial to the father of Taiwan The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 中正紀念堂 is a national monument erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of Taiwan. It is at the east end of Liberty Square and surrounded by a park with beautiful gardens. The Memorial Hall is a four sided white marble structure with topped with an indigo blue octagonal roof, a symbol abundance and good fortune. Be prepared to climb the 89 steps to to the entrance of the memorial. They represent Chiang's age when he died. This upper hall is where Chiang Kai-shek's large statue is. Here in front of his statue you can watch the changing of the guard. A very quiet and somber event. The lower level of the memorial is the library and a museum documenting the President's life and career. And exhibits about Taiwan's history and development. It is an immensely popular area for locals and tourists, so expect a large number of people pretty much any hour you visit. The memorial is free to visit.

We went for the changing of the guards which was nice but not worth the extra planning if your on a tight schedule. Interesting history from our tour guide

One of the famous landmarks in Taiwan. This is a historic landmark site. What makes it even better is that it is free! The area is very spacious. Of course it was filled with many tourists. Even if you're not interested in history or leaning about their culture, still worth a visit. Many photo opportunities around the place. You can also watch when the guards switch shifts.

This structure is a representation of traditional Chinese architecture even though it was built in modern time. The change-of-guard ceremony, which takes place every hour and lasts 10 minutes, is quite interesting and worth watching. There is no entrance fee.

The buildings are absolutely gorgeous, and the changing of the guard was very interesting to watch. We climbed up all the steps, four floors of steps to reach the top and see the statue of Chiang Kai-shek.

This is a beautiful big building in the heart of Taipei that is worth a visit if you're into history and cultural treasures. It's also a nice place to catch some air condition when it's sweltering outside. The whole wide open area outside is a great to explore and take some awesome photos.

Just another attraction to mark off on your visit. Aside from the main subject, the main feature is the changing of the guards stationed at the statue. I missed them by a few minutes but was able to capture them later towards the end of the day. The grounds are huge and with plenty of room to wonder about and enjoy. The hall and museum contain a lot of artifacts.

我在臺北，先是去了中正堂。中正堂佔地很大，整個園區東、南、北三面用藍琉璃瓦頂的白牆圍起，牆上有窗，形狀各不相同，一如蘇州園林之「移步換景」之意。圍牆轉角處，都有角亭，又北設大忠門，南設大孝門，皆三孔牌樓式建築，上覆同色琉璃瓦。西邊無墻，接紀念廣場，下有車行隧道，以避免車道隔斷中正堂與紀念廣場。 圍墻的正中，就是中正堂，正中為什麼不叫「正中堂」？無論从哪一面走進去，都要走不少路。中正堂是一個有點象天壇圓頂式的八角頂方形建築，，重檐藍色琉璃瓦頂，白色方形大樓的底，是座龐大的難看建築，好在我去的時候，整個建築都被腳手架圍了起來，也就不至於那麼難看了。中正堂建在高起的平臺上，四面皆有御路，當中有巨大的青天白日國徽。 中正堂，自然是紀念中正的，藍白組合的設計，就是喻意着青天白日之意，可是陳水扁在位時，不但將「中正堂」的牌匾拿了下來，換上了「國立臺灣民主紀念館」，還把中正銅像搬走了，整條御路也被野百合圖樣帆布覆蓋。西廣場是開放式無墻的廣場，入口處有五孔牌樓一座，原來上面是「大中至正」四字，也被換成了「自由廣場」四字，名字則从「中正紀念廣場」改成了「自由廣場」。 一年以後，馬英九於2007年5月上臺，8月就廢止了相關事項，又於翌年正式掛回中正堂牌匾。 可是2018年5月，蔡政府促成了「促進轉型正義委員會」，該委員會在2021年9月，提出轉型方案，預計將中正紀念堂改為「反省威權歷史公園」。不過也別急，等哪天那個什麼黨又上去了......你懂的。 真是有夠折騰的！

The memorial hall is a quick little beautiful area to stop by and walk around! 4 beautiful buildings flank a courtyard, with the memorial hall being at one end. When I went the hall was closed to fix electrical issues so I didn't get to see the statue, but it was fine since the area itself is pretty nice to walk around! Overall a nice little free area to explore some Taiwanese history

It's beautiful, it's centrally located, it has its own MRT stop, and it's free (to go see the Lincoln-esque statue of CKS and see the changing of the guard ceremony anyways). Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall offers a changing of the guard ceremony every hour and some great photo opportunities. I have pretty mixed feelings about this place and the man himself, however. Let's not sugarcoat this - CKS and his "political party" were basically martial law. Yes, Taiwan eventually switched to democracy, but the man was an authoritarian dictator. So it's a bit odd as someone with a Taiwanese background to see so much pomp and so much prime real estate devoted to a man who, by many accounts, was not that great of a person. As a tourist attraction though, it's pretty solid.

I don't know much about recent Asian history because I'm American and the education system when I was growing up in California was eurocentric. So I didn't know who Chiang Kai-Shek was but we got filled in by our tour guide. Sudenly we're getting off the bus and she's telling us we have to hurry if we want to catch the changing of the guard. We hustled over and got there in time. It's quite impressive and the landmark is this whole campus of bright buidlings along with the austere white we've come to expect of memorials all over the world. If you're short, get there early, because you're not going to see any of the proceedings past all the other tourists. The monument is beautiful and the adjoining museum had a couple of his Cadillac limos on display along with a bunch of student projects that were submitted in a contest to add to the design of the grounds. Lastly, the gift shop is low on historical inventory, but full of fun tchotchkes for the kids AND they take credit card, which a lot of places don't. Great for me because I didn't have time to stop by any ATMs

This place is massive, so wear comfy shoes. This memorial is immaculate, and it's FREE! I saw a tour guide speaking English taking people around, and I tried getting closer to hear what he was saying & perhaps blend in LOL. The guards look like toy soldiers, I was thinking "how do they go to the restroom, what if they sweat, what if they have an itch"? I highly recommend spending a day here and walking around, check out the serene pond. I bet this place is popular for engagement photos. Chiang Kai-Shek will forever be our HERO! 'Til next time ~ happy trails & see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

Very fun place to visit, never heard much of this history after WWII and how Chiang Kai-Shek left mainland China after the communists of China took over. He also brought books and took the educated people with him to Taiwan. They also managed to bring almost 700,000 artifacts dating from 5,000 B.C. which are in the National Palace Museum. Need to read more on the history as it was fascinating.

The Chiang Kai-Shek memorial is a pretty nice place. I like the iconic white and blue gates. It's a very large space and can get very hot. I actually got about sunburnt from walking around the memorial grounds. It's mostly open space. There are some plants and landscaping attempts, but it's nothing amazing. There's a large statue of Chiang Kai-Shek in one of the three buildings (the blue and white one). Apparently, they do a changing of the guards that people go to see. I happened to be here on Taiwan's National day and they had an event here. It's easy enough to get to. The MRT has a station stop that exits into the memorial park. There isn't much around the memorial though. It's something to see in Taiwan, but I don't think I need to go back.

Not sure what I was thinking when I was making my itinerary and believing that this place is just a quick walkthrough; I obviously didn't read enough reviews/didn't look at enough photos of it lol. This is a gorgeous place. Once on the grounds you totally forget that metro Taipei is just on the other side of the walls. A quiet, serene place. Very well-kept gardens; many butterflies flying around them! You can actually do some birdwatching here also; the birds don't fly off readily.....in fact, once they're aware that you're taking pictures of them, they stop in their tracks and strike a pose (at least that's what I want to believe lol). If you walk up to the fourth floor of the hall, you'll encounter a colossal statue of Chiang Kai-shek as well as two guards guarding it. There's a 10-min changing-of-the-guards ceremony at the top of each hour. Lots of seating here; you can easily just chill and pass time sitting on a bench overlooking one of the ponds here. Definitely check this place out and not rush through it!!

There are two Memorials Halls that you have to visit in Taiwan. One is National Chiang Kai-Shek and the other is Sun Yat Sen. National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is super big. This is a tourist attraction place. The landscaping in the park was very neatly trimmed. There is a museum on the first floor of the Memorial Hall. Very important to note that you don't have to walk up the 84 stairs plus the 6 stairs at the top. There is actually an elevator on the side. Yes I found that out afterward. Every hour they would have the army solute ceremony. I advise to wait and come closer to the hour. Remember to come early to avoid crowds.

Chiang Kai-Shek (CKS) Memorial Hall Park was a relaxing and very well maintained tourist attraction. The landscaping of the trees and grass was neat and pristine. Noticeable landmarks of this park were the large multi-arched entrance gate, the flanking National Theater and Concert Hall, and in front the CKS Memorial Hall. On this visit, we mainly focused on the Memorial Hall. I climbed up the 89 steps, which corresponded to the age of CKS death. This led up to the statue of CKS, which was stationed with guards. Above the CKS statue, there's an octagonal ceiling, which was associated with the number 8. For Asians, this number symbolized abundance and good fortune. Unlike Singapore, the temperature in Taipei was in the 70's and breezy - perfect. It was also not too sunny, which made it comfortable to enjoy the scenery of this park and to watch people go by. This is definitely a monument to visit in Taipei, especially after eating breakfast or lunch to walk off those calories. Lol. No, really. Come check them out.

I only really had memories of this place as a child, and I'll be honest, I hadn't really been back ever since, even during some of my more recent visits back to Taiwan as I felt my experiences then just were not a great indicator of how my revisit would go. But since I was in the area and visiting Nan Men market, with this place being literally across the steer I said to myself, why not? Glad I made it here in the end. I won't speak to much about the museum aspect of it, as the museums themselves can do a better job at that. This is a great place to see a wide expanse of a variety of historical pieces, as well as art, and other aspects that is filled with education purposes. This is all fine and great, but what I found the most appealing thing about Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall is the scenery. If the weather is nice, it's almost a necessity to be at this place, if not just to walk around and take in the scenery. If you go into the main hall with the bronze statue, after you view the statue, just walk right outside to the front of that floor, and feel the breeze on your face as you gaze into the main center of the park, and you can see the two other halls in the distance, all the greenery and other colors, and all of the people that are just walking around on the grounds. It really is perfect for people watching, but a fantastic spot to even see beyond the walls to the other parts of Taipei. Highly recommend spending your time up here for a bit before you go down to the other parts of the park. On the ground level, the greenery and the more park like areas are a pleasant place to just hang out, relax, and take in. Mostly in the surrounding areas to the side and behind portions of the main hall, the trees, bushes, random paths, and other things just gives off a serene feeling. If you want something a bit less busy than the other parts of the park, I would say spend more time in these areas. And if you get thirsty, plenty of vending machines around. The front of the hall is where the more botanical parts of the park is located, and in general a bit more busy, but also nice to just walk down the two long paths on each side of the grounds. Nice slow walk is recommended, though, when it gets busy you may be more likely to come across random mobs of tourists. The other two halls are more about events, with some minor things to see. They will typically be for special events where they may have temporary exhibits for other things that may not necessary be about Taiwan history, but cool museum type interests for sure. In the end, while the history aspect is great here, my favorite part of this place is really just being here, and soaking in the surroundings and the moment. There is nothing better than just taking a nice stroll through the place, and not just in the museum halls themselves. Really walking around the area, and basking in the serenity of this beautiful location.

Must visit tourist attraction in Taipei. I only had 30 minuets to spare but I timed right to witness the famous guard change ceremony. Ceremony was much longer than I anticipated and mesmerized by their perfect movements. This is something to see at least once. They have museum on the first floor. I didn't get to take time to read all of them but good place to come to understand Taiwan history.

The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument and a famous tourist attraction in Taipei. The monument was built in the memory of Chiang Kai-shek who I believe was the first president of Taiwan under the constitution. There is a lot of history here so search before you go. The monument is a part of Liberty/Freedom square which has a lot of public gatherings. When we came, they had a concert stage and everything. Wasn't too big a deal but it did ruin some pictures for me. You have this beautiful square with historical monuments and then you have a concert stage in the middle. That being said, the monument is beautiful. When you stand at the top, you get a great view of all the landmarks and the garden. It really does look amazing. It gets really humid so make sure you pack lots of water.

Beautiful grounds and a nice monument. I came here on a humid, overcast day and spent about an hour touring the grounds before heading into the main building. I recommend spending some time doing the same. The changing of the guards happens on the hour, so you can kill time outside instead of with the crowds inside. Definitely see if you can catch the guards change. It is akin to the change at the Tomb of the Unknown in Washington, DC. There is a museum on the first and third floors of the main building and many flowers in the gardens on the grounds, along with signage highlighting the various plants and flowers. It is a popular place with tai chi groups and is easily accessible from the MRT -- it has its own stop on the Red line. Also check out the National Theater and National Concert Hall buildings ... they are hard to miss: look for the orange roofs. There's a Mos Burger hiding near the NE side of the concert hall, under one of the ramps. They have coffee.

Great place. If you don't care to see many temples in Taipei, make this your one and only stop. So much to offer. The garden behind the blue and white temple is a must. For $10NT dollars, you can feed the fishes and enjoy the sound of nature. You are allowed to sit and eat there. Just don't create any mess. Bring a plastic bag with you because there is no garbage can anywhere.

This one of the largest areas in Taipei for you to walk around. On a hot day you can take refuge inside the museum and enjoy the air conditioning. The museum goes through the life of Generalissimo Chiang and details his life as a child and young man in China to the wars against Japan and the communists to his migration to and life in Taiwan. The museum also has some art pieces hanging in the hallways. Definitely worth a visit when you are in Taipei.

The memorial hall is located next to the national theatre and concert hall, currently going on renovation near one side of the front entrance.

I've been here twice now, once in the hot and humid summer and then in the winter which isn't has hot and humid. Both times were fine, the grounds are beautiful and it's definitely worth a visit just for that. The changing of the guards ceremony is fun to watch, there's obviously a lot of ceremony to it and the crowds can get large but as long as you're there about 10 minutes before you can easily get a good spot. The last time I was there, we were there to see the flag being lowered. The best part is that it's all free.

This used to be our stomping ground when sis and I would visit Taiwan. We had great memories of running inside and feeding the koi fish. The buildings are still grand, powerful, and magnificent to look at. The last few trips, though, have been lackluster. Looks like most of the koi ponds are drained. There's quite a bit of construction right now as well. It appears the grand white building is being cleaned/re faced? I think the building opens at 9a on weekdays. We were there 830am so didn't have a chance to check out what was inside. I still love the beauty and serenity of this place. There are ALOT of tourists (even before the buildings open) so be careful.

This place is breathtaking. It's also easy to get to. Chiang Kai-Shek has its own metro stop, so you get off at the stop and it's right there. There are three buildings here. One is the Concert Hall. One is the National Theater. The third one is the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial. We got there just in time to see them open the doors and watch the guards do their marching. That takes place at 9am. The center space that's located between the buildings is called Freedom Square. This place is also surrounded by beautiful gardens.

We got off the Orange subway line at Chiang Kai-Shek Station & walked into the hall. This massive tribute to the leader's life was rather extensive. We followed his personal & political life passing many photos, documents, Cadillac, limousine, rickshaw, wedding tuxedo, office, ...

Came here just in time through the pouring rain to witness the changing of the guards. It's a beautiful historical structure steeped in historical significance! Wow is all I can say!

I've been to quite a few memorials in my day, but this one definitely sticks as being extraordinary. It's free to enter and there's quite a few moments to see. Jiang Jieshi (Chisang Kai-shek) fought to preserve freedom and democracy in mainland China during and after WW2. His forces fled to Taiwan where the last glimpse of freedom would remain in fact until his forces would take China back. Unfortunately, he passed on before his visions were made true. This monument is dedicated to him and his unwavering support to his people and nation. The tomb of the unknown soldier represents those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The large square is a host to many things, such as celebrations or parades, or even protests and other similar gatherings. I was amazed by the changing of the guard. I'm still puzzled on how they do it!

I had so much fun at the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. It seemed a lot more exciting to me than when I visited Taipei 101. I don't know what it was but once you come here to me this place felt beautiful and grand. No it isn't brightly coloured or anything like that but it still looks good. Took a ton load of pictures and even shot a video here also. One of the funniest ones during our trip. With so many people just walking around this place is pretty huge. The bathroom might be a tad bit not the most prettiest but it also was alright. Nothing too horrible like some other places I have been to. Theres also a park close to this onto the side where you can take pretty pictures on the bridges and feed the fishes. Just find a huge yellow fish to add coins to and then you will get a handful of fish pellets that you can throw inside the lake and feed the pretty fishes. The place looks pretty spotless even when you are walking the outside so much so that I feel like you probably could eat something off the floor and you won't get any dirt on it! Well I probably wouldn't want to still but yes it is clean and the great thing about this place is you don't have to pay an entrance fee. But till all around Taiwan I felt like entrance fees for exhibits weren't at all pricy or expensive. So really you'll be alright. If you are on a budget and you want to travel I would suggest going to Taiwan. One because the food here is super cheap, the transportation is also very cheap and you'll enjoy your time wherever you go. I came during the winter time and certain cities were a little bit colder and sometimes it did sprinkle on and off. So don't forget to bring an umbrella. When I came here the weather was really nice and it was during the morning time. So it was a bit cloudy but still this place is wonderful. I loved it and if you have time to go and visit come here first! :)

Wow it was breath taking The most prominent historical landmark in Taiwan, the CKS Memorial Hall was erected in honor and memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China, and was opened in 1980 as part of a national park and gathering area. Credit : guide to Taipei

(Disclaimer: Review based on visit to Taipei in November 2013.) Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is arguably the most familiar landmark aside from Taipei 101 in Taipei. There is even an MRT station named after it. This monument is located in Memorial Hall Square which also houses the National Theater & Concert Hall venues. What I like the most about the square is the space. It is kind of amazing that there would be an attraction that sets aside such a large piece of land in the heart of the city. It is such a cool place that you can see people doing tai chi in the square in the morning. Although I haven't been to Washington DC, I feel like this memorial seems comparable to the feeling that I would get visiting the Lincoln Memorial. Inside the memorial hall, there are honor guards stationed by the statue inside. I have been to the other memorial hall in town, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and think this memorial is much more impressive due to the building's architecture. I highly recommend checking this attraction. It is one of those spots in Taipei that makes for good picture taking opportunities and looks great on a postcard.

As a tourist, visiting Taipei can be more than just shopping and eating. I highly recommend visiting Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall 中正紀念堂 as a time out. It is conveniently located near MRT Station so getting there is quite easy. The grounds here is well kept and admission is free! Go to the main hall and it is nice and cool inside, definitely feels great on a hot summer afternoon. (I was there in July!!) If you have a chance, you can even watch the changing of guards.

Definitely a famous landmark in Taipei. Another top choice for tourist attraction! There is a MRT station right on the site. Very convenience! It is a memorial park. The structure is just amazing. Definitely a place to take great pictures!! There are gardens and ponds.. very relaxing environment. You see many local people just hanging out under the shade. Huge area for kids to run around~ This memorial hall is right next to National Theater/Music halls. Gorgeous Chinese architecture. Lots of tourists come by and check out this place.

As a tourist, I highly recommend that everyone check out this place. Not only is it easy to get here via MRT (Look for the CKS stop), but there are plenty of things to take pictures of and explore! My one tip for this place: Bring plenty of battery juice for your phone / camera and a selfie stick because of the plentiful picture opportunities. The gate itself is pretty. Once you get inside, on both sides, you'll see the grand architecture of the traditional buildings. In the far distance, you'll see the memorial hall where you can make your trek up the stairs to see what's inside. If it's a sunny day, I urge you to wander about and explore the side gardens where you can see chubby cute squirrels (that look way bigger than average squirrels in the States) and fishes/koi in the pond. Overall, you can easily spend 1-3 hours at this place and have fun. Bring lunch if you plan to spend a lot of time here (there are areas where you can sit and chill with benches/tables). Best part of this place: it's freeeeeee. So take advantage of your trip and make a trek here for pretty photos and to learn some history behind this famous memorial hall. Also, if you have time to hang around, there's a special changing of the guard ceremony! Do expect crowds at any given time, so best to come here early or on a weekday.

Beijin has a Tiananmen Square? Well Taipei has its own square - that square is called the Liberty Square (Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is a part of the square). How to get here: Take Taipei rapid transit system (MRT) green OR red line and get off at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂) station. Who's Chiang Kai-Shek? During the Chinese Civil War In 1949, Communist Party of China (CPC, led by Mao Zedong) defeated Kuomintang (KMT, led by Chiang Kai-Shek). Chiang Kai-Shek eventually retreated and brought the whole Republic of China (ROC) government to Taiwan. Meanwhile, Mao established People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 and the rest, as they say, is history. Once in every hour between 10 AM to 4 PM (10 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday), you can see the guards shift change ceremony inside the memorial hall (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcUSIvZeuRw). The memorial hall is opened from 9 AM to 6 PM (completely free) and you'll get to witness a large bronze statue of Chiang Kai-Shek. If you come here early or stay late enough, then you can also see the flag raising / lowering ceremony at 6:30 AM and 5:10 PM, respectively. If you are going to stay in Taipei for more than a week, then the CKS Memorial Hall is worth a visit. Other than Taipei 101, National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院), and Lungshan Temple (龍山寺), this is one of the more well known landmarks in Taipei.

Friend of mine brought me here to check this place out as she told me it was one of the major wonders of the city. She was right. The place is huge. It holds at least three major buildings. I was lucky to watch the guard changing ceremony. It was very entertaining.

Went Summer 2019, it was so humid and hot. Bring a sun umbrella, you'll thank me later. We didn't come on time to watch the changing of the guards. But we did learn about this trick where, if you're you're standing at the center of the CKS Hall between the two theaters (with the orange roofs) and clap, you'll hear a squeaky sound. Apparently it has something to do with the sound of your clap bouncing off the buildings and canceling out or something.