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CHANG KAI-SHEK NATIONAL MEMORIAL

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21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei 台北市, Taiwan
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2024
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The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial honors the former president with a statue, exhibitions, gardens and cultural centers.

A place of pilgrimage for many Taiwanese, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial pays tribute to the man who ruled the island for almost thirty years. Opened on April 5, 1980, five years after the president's death, this 76 m-high white marble building overlooks a 25-hectare garden.

In the main hall, a 25-tonne bronze statue of the president is guarded by an hourly guard. The main entrance, measuring 30 m by 80 m in Ming architectural style, faces the Kulun mountains in mainland China, reflecting Chiang's hope of returning to his homeland.

The memorial's originality lies in its octagonal roof, inspired by Beijing's Forbidden City, with each side symbolizing a moral principle (fidelity, piety, altruism, trust, love, bravery, harmony and peace). The vast 200 m-long paved square is flanked by the National Theatre and the National Concert Hall, added in 1987 and now major cultural centers.

Inside, an exhibition features photos, artefacts and correspondence about Chiang Kai-shek. Although his life story merits attention, the "Generalissimo" practiced a cult of personality, and the items on display can be seen as propaganda. Calligraphy gardens are popular for wedding photos. A path of pointed stones allows visitors to rebalance their energies by walking barefoot. Below the memorial, you'll find a gallery with souvenir stores and toilets.

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Cortofred72
Visited in august 2019
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Un mausolée impressionnant
Pas de momie ici comme à Pékin mais un mausolée spectaculaire, précédé d'une cour immense, de 2 palais et d'une grande porte monumentale dans le style classique chinois. Un musée consacré à la vie de Tchang-kaï-Tchek intéressera les passionnés d'Histoire
Visited in november 2016
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Ne manquez pas la relève de la garde, toutes les heures à l'intérieur du monument, à l'étage.
Vous trouverez également de nombreuses expositions de peinture à l'intérieur. Elles sont d'une grande qualité.
nirodha
Visited in february 2017
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Grande place qui rappelle un peu celle de Tien An Men à Pekin. Ce qui frappe c'est le calme qui y règne malgré que cette place soit touristique. Un petit conseil : allez-y la nuit. Magnifique avec l'éclairage !
kiki1984
Visited in november 2016
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Ce monument dédié au premier Président de la République de Chine est facile d'accès et gratuit. La vue est magnifique. Un must seen
Visited in november 2015
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Superbe, magnifique structure sur une immense place avec les arches, temples, jardins. Dans le mémorial il y a une immense statue du premier président delà replu bique de Chine Tchang Kaï-chek, plusieurs musées très intéressants. Possibilité de prendre un ascenseur. Il y a des gardiens militaires qui ne bougent pas pendant des heures. Accès très facile par metro. Visites gratuites

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