Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei (must see)
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a memorial to Sun Yat-sen, the provisional first president of the Republic of China. The hall contains information about his life with a particular focus on Xinhai Revolution.
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall serves as an education and cultural center. It has a performance hall, an exhibition center, a theatre and a library. In addition, visitors can see a large statue of Sun Yat-sen at the entrance.
One of the most popular tourist events at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is the changing of the guards. This event takes place every hour from 9 AM through 5 PM.
The memorial hall is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM. It is located within Zhongshan Park, which also has a series of gardens, ponds and walking paths. The park itself is open 24 hours a day.
Tip:
Watch the changing of the honor guards from the upstairs balcony, instead of the front of them, for a much better view.
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall serves as an education and cultural center. It has a performance hall, an exhibition center, a theatre and a library. In addition, visitors can see a large statue of Sun Yat-sen at the entrance.
One of the most popular tourist events at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is the changing of the guards. This event takes place every hour from 9 AM through 5 PM.
The memorial hall is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM. It is located within Zhongshan Park, which also has a series of gardens, ponds and walking paths. The park itself is open 24 hours a day.
Tip:
Watch the changing of the honor guards from the upstairs balcony, instead of the front of them, for a much better view.
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Sight Name: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Sight Location: Taipei, Taiwan (See walking tours in Taipei)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Taipei, Taiwan (See walking tours in Taipei)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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