Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 國立中正紀念堂

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 國立中正紀念堂
We arrived at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 國立中正紀念堂. A famous monument erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. Located in Taipei 台北, Republic of China (Taiwan / 台湾).

The monument, surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of Liberty Square. The structure is framed on the north and south by the National Theater and National Concert Hall. The entire plaza is located within sight of the Presidential Office Building.

This majestic monument was designed by famous architect Yang Cho-cheng. This memorial hall was officially opened to the public on 5th April, 1980, which marked the fifth death anniversary of Chiang Kai-shek. At present, the structure has been renamed as National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall.

There's a number of huge gates at the site:

The Gate of Great Centrality and Perfect Uprightness 大中至正 (at the west end on Chung Shan South Road)
The Gate of Great Loyalty 大忠門 (at the north side on Hsin Yi (Xinyi) Road)
The Gate of Great Piety 大孝門 (at the south side on Ai Kuo (Aiguo) East Road)

We entered by the Gate of Great Loyalty 大忠門, standing at the north side on Hsin Yi (Xinyi) Road


Upon entering the fist thing that caught our immediate attention is the elaborate caisson set into the ceiling, decorated with the emblem of the Kuomintang (KMT).


A bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek.


Before entering the exhibition hall, just in time to watch the ceremonial changing of the guards, military police officers !


Wax Figure of 蔣中正 / 蔣介石 Chiang Kai-shek.


One of the vehecles he traveled in.


Some of his personal belongings.



Picture of President Chiang Kai-shek 蔣中正 / 蔣介石 with Dr Sun Yat-Sen 孫文 / 孫中山 / 孫逸仙.



One Heart, One Soul, The Joining of Titans
A painting of Dr. Sun Yat Sen 孫文 / 孫中山 / 孫逸仙, and his chief of staff, Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek 蔣中正 / 蔣介石 at the Canton Railway Station, July 6, 1923. This was when the two were on their way to plan for the northern expedition that culminated in China's unification in 1928.



Statue of President Chiang Kai-shek 蔣中正 / 蔣介石. Respectfully presented by the famous sculptor Granville W. Carter and his friends on April 1980.



Other Exhibition area showcasing beautiful paintings, this one's named "Pearl".

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 國立中正紀念堂
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Shilin Night Market 士林夜市

Taipei Shilin Night Market 台北士林夜市
The all so famous Shilin Night Market 士林夜市! Lots of shops and great food stalls!
Shilin Night Market 士林夜市 is made up of two different sections, the food vendors 士林夜市美食 (including beef steaks 牛排, teppanyaki, oyster omelettes 蚵仔煎, Guangdong style porridge, Mini soup dumplings, Crispy Salt & Pepper Chicken 盐酥炸鸡, Stinky tofu 臭豆腐, Oyster vermicelli 蚵仔面线, Ba-wan (Taiwanese meatball), Braised pork rice, Shrimp rolls, Pearl milk tea and pan fried cuttlefish 生炒花枝) opposite the Jiantan Metro Station and surrounding the Yang Ming Cinema, densely packed stalls selling foods, clothing and accessories, gifts, shoes, music, sporting goods, and almost anything else you can imagine. The market also extends along Jihe Road all the way to Taipei Sea World.

This is the shopping street view!

Had some fun at the arcade playing games (love the air gun shooting!)

Getting there:

By car:
From Taipei take Zhongshan North Road to section 5, and turn onto Dadong Road before you get to Ming Chuan University. From the Sun Yat Sen Freeway, exit at the Chongqing North Road Interchange and cross Bailing Bridge, continue along Zhongzheng Road and turn right onto Jihe Road.
Parking is available nearby for NT$100.

By metro:
Take the Danshui Line and exit at Jiantan.

By bus:
Take bus 203, 220, 267, 280, 310, or 606 to Zhongshan North Road and get off at Ming Chuan University.

Hours: from 12:00 noon to 01:00 AM all year-round.


Shilin Night Market 士林夜市
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Taipei Martyrs Shrine 台北忠烈祠

Taipei Martyrs Shrine 台北忠烈祠
We arrived at the Taipei Martyrs' Shrine 台北忠烈祠 just in time to watch the ceremonial changing of the guards, military police officers who guard the main gate! The main entrance of the Shrine structure was under reconstruction so didn't get some nice photos out of the stop over.

This is a photo of it when it's not under reconstruction.

The Martyrs' Shrine, is located right next to the Grand Hotel. It was built in 1969 and covers a large area. Its grand and magnificent architectural style is similar to that of the Taihe Dian Imperial Palace in Beijing, Mainland China, and symbolizes the martyrs' brave spirit.

More than 33,000 square meters of grass fields surround the structure, and protected by the neighboring mountains it breathes a serene atmosphere which even more emphasizes its solemn and stately character. The 330,000 men who sacrificed their lives to the revolution before the establishment of the Republic of China and who fell during the Sino-Japanese war and the Chinese Civil war are worshipped here. Plates of these brave and loyal martyrs have been inserted into the four walls of the main building in testimony of their heroic deeds.

A very crowded and popular Shrine!

From a distance!


The amazing display of ceremonial changing of the guards!

The pretty landscape flowers surrounding the area!

Martyrs Shrine 忠烈祠
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