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.
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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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Taipei, Taiwan from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Attractions near Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
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Taipei 101
A 508m-tall skyscraper and Taiwan's icon. The observation deck offers sweeping city views.
📍 4.3km away
Raohe Night Market
Taipei's oldest night market, famous for pepper buns and Michelin-listed stalls.
📍 5.9km away
Things to Do in Taipei
Shilin Night Market Food Crawl
Sample XXL fried chicken, pepper buns, shaved ice, and stinky tofu at Taiwan largest night market. The underground food court is the must-visit zone.
Yangmingshan Hot Springs
Soak in natural sulfur hot springs at Yangmingshan National Park north of Taipei. Enjoy open-air baths with mountain views and nearby hiking trails.
Taipei 101 Observatory
Take in 360-degree views from the 89th-floor indoor and 91st-floor outdoor observatories of 508m Taipei 101. See the 660-ton tuned mass damper up close.