Taiwan Retrocession Monument, Pingtung

The Taiwan Retrocession Monument stands as a concrete structure commemorating the transfer of Taiwan from Japanese control to the Republic of China in 1945.

The monument marks the location where officials conducted ceremonies to formally end fifty years of Japanese colonial administration over Taiwan on October 25, 1945.

This memorial serves as a central gathering point for annual ceremonies and educational visits, reflecting the complex transitions in Taiwan's national identity through generations.

Visitors can reach the monument through regular bus services from Pingtung Station, with informational plaques in multiple languages explaining its historical context.

The monument represents one of the few physical structures in Taiwan specifically dedicated to the 1945 transfer of power from Japanese to Chinese governance.

Location: Pingtung City

GPS coordinates: 22.67544,120.49220

Latest update: April 11, 2025 05:23