Overview
Completed in 1980 to honor former President Chiang Kai-shek, this grand memorial spans about 250,000㎡ in white marble. From the front gate ('Da Zhong Zhi Zheng'), 89 steps lead up to the main hall where a 5m-tall bronze statue of Chiang sits. The hourly guard-change ceremony with its precise drill movements is a beloved tourist attraction, and the flanking National Concert Hall and National Theater are centers of Taiwan's performing arts. The surrounding Liberty Square, flowers, and fountains make it perfect for a stroll. Free admission. Directly at MRT CKS Memorial Hall Station, Exit 5.
Opening Hours
09:00-18:00 daily (square open 24 hours)
Travel Tips
The guard change happens on the hour (09:00-17:00) and lasts about 15 minutes. Liberty Square is a popular photo spot.
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