Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Public monument in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan
The memorial building spans 29,464 square meters with a central hall reaching 29.6 meters in height, incorporating Chinese architectural elements throughout its structure.
President Chiang Kai-shek initiated the construction in 1965, selecting architect Wang Da-hong to design this tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic of China.
The memorial hall contains exhibition spaces, performance venues, and a library of 300,000 books dedicated to preserving Chinese Republican period heritage.
Visitors can reach the memorial through Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station on the Taipei Metro Blue Line, with daily opening hours from 9:00 to 18:00.
Guards perform an hourly ceremonial change at the main hall, demonstrating precision movements that draw numerous spectators throughout the day.
Location: Xinyi District
Inception: May 16, 1972
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00
Website: https://yatsen.gov.tw
GPS coordinates: 25.04000,121.56000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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