Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, as you have probably already guessed, is named in honour of the late leader of the ROC who ruled the country from the end of the Chinese Civil War until his death in 1975. He is by no means an uncontroversial figure, in fact my understanding is that there are renewed calls to remove statues and symbols of his regime from public places across the island. He was an authoritarian leader in a country that is now fervently and proudly democratic. Despite this place being named after him, it is of ecstatic beauty. The hall itself is a sight to behold, but more than that is the entire Liberty Square complex and the views you get of it from atop the memorial hall. Even on a rainy day it is equally as gorgeous. Something I appreciated about my visit was the information provided within the hall about the late leader and his career. Once you've visited the famed statue and seen the incredible design of the ceremonial hall itself, you can descend into the lower floors and see exhibits on his life and regime. A lot of information is provided here, and I would add in a decisively unbiased and factual manner. The fact of the matter is the man was a tyrant, but also an incredibly fascinating historical figure and if you're at all interested in pre-democratic Taiwan, then he is perhaps the most important person you need to read up on. The exhibits provide artifacts from his life, such as his clothes and his car. There is a detailed reproduction of his office with him sitting at his desk, eerily. When I visited there was a beautiful temporary exhibit on the struggle for Freedom of Speech in Taiwan. All in all, in order to understand more about how Taiwan became what it is today, I highly recommend you visit this storied place. It provides invaluable context for a complex nation. Additionally you can experience the changing of the guard starting at 9am. It was an interesting treat, and all the more interesting when you realize they've only recently moved the ceremony from being in front of Chiang Kai-Shek's statue to the bottom of the stairs. No doubt due to the growing discontent with the man.

The attraction par excellence is the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, it stands majestically in a large square with the National Theater on one side and the National Concert Hall on the other and a large white arched door at the entrance. The memorial is in white Chinese style with a blue roof, with 89 granite steps leading to the main hall which houses a large bronze statue of the Generalissimo. The changing of the guard takes place every hour and is worth seeing. On the ground floor there are art galleries and rooms that tell the story of Chiang's life with photographs, paintings and even two cadillacs. Entrance is free and you can take photos.

I visited on foot from the East Gate area in the evening. The main hall, with its blue-and-white motif, caught my eye in the backlight. I could sense its beauty and grandeur, but I recommend entering from the front (west side) so you can see the vastness of the grounds at a glance. The inside of the main hall, including the seated statue of Chiang Kai-shek, is modeled after the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. The main attraction for tourists is the changing of the guard ceremony, but the Blue Sky and White Sun emblem on the ceiling (top left of the Taiwanese flag) is also one of the highlights, so don't forget to check it out. The exhibition room on the first floor is definitely worth a visit if you are interested in the history of the Xinhai Revolution and the Anti-Japanese War, or the famous three sisters of the main family (Mi Li is the third daughter). (Japanese signage is available.)

Chiang Kai-shek was the leader of the Republic of China, where he was President and Generalisimo for many years. The Memorial Hall has a giant statue of Chiang, which is the central element of the Memorial Hall. The Memorial Hall has an armed military guard, which changes regularly in a disciplined and timely routine. The Memorial Hall appeals to guests and locals, who like to take in the Memorial Hall and the surrounding features.

This structure is a representation of traditional Chinese architecture even though it was built in modern time. The change-of-guard performance, which takes place every hour and lasts 10 minutes, is quite interesting and worth watching. There is no entrance fee.

Grand monument and gardens dedicated to the former President Chiang Kai Shek . Quite impressive. Inside the hall is a huge statue of CKS. There is information and displays about his life which was quite informative. There is a large square with manicured gardens. The National theatre and National concert hall are on the sides of the square. Great view from the top of the hall looking down over the square There is a changing of the “guard “ hourly which is worth seeing. Free entry and must see when in Taiwan to get an idea of the island’s interesting history. .

This is my third visit in total. It is one of Taipei's most iconic Things to do, but the abolition of the "guard crossing" in front of the Chiang Kai-shek statue, which was an important component of the city, seems to have slightly reduced the intention to visit due to doubts about individual worship, or rather Kuomintang worship. At that time, the ceremony was held in the hall every hour during the day, and with its sound and unwavering movement, I think the atmosphere was the most solemn compared to that of the Kokufu Kinenkan and Chūretsu-shi. Still, it's still an attractive destination when you consider the "Freedom Hiroba" in front of the hall and Zhongzhengjien Park, where squirrel‣ wild birds frolic

This facility is located in Taipei's Zhongzheng District and honors the achievements of the first president, Chiang Kai-shek. The facility was designed by Yang Zhuocheng, the same as Yuanshan Hotel. Depending on the time of your visit, you may even be able to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony up close. Chiang Kai-shek is said to be Chiang Kai-shek's real name.

We walked over from our hotel, and, though the site is massive, it felt a little run down. Great statue inside a covered hall, much like our Lincoln monument. The museum spells out his life and impact on the citizens of Taiwan, much of it subtitled in English. This is a borderline must visit, perhaps you’ll be more impressed than I was. The Theater and Another building were not open during our visit.

The downtown memorial to Chiang Kai Shek is MASSIVE. Flanked at one end by an archway and 2 large halls - concert and theatre - the central pathway leads to the blue and white memorial hall with a statue of a seated CKS inside. Note that there are several steps to climb to access the hall, from where you have a panoramic view of the entire park grounds. Mostly open-air attraction.