Monument · Taipei, Taiwan
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Chinese: 中正紀念堂; pinyin: zhōngzhèng jìniàntáng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiong-chèng-kí-liām-tn̂g) is a national monument and tourist attraction erected during Taiwan’s martial law period in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. Built 1980.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Taipei, Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 1980 |
| Architect | Yang Cho-cheng |
| Height | Height: 76 m |
| Coordinates | 25.0344° N, 121.5217° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is known for
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Chinese: 中正紀念堂; pinyin: zhōngzhèng jìniàntáng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiong-chèng-kí-liām-tn̂g) is a national monument and tourist attraction erected during Taiwan’s martial law period in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China.
About Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Chinese: 中正紀念堂; pinyin: zhōngzhèng jìniàntáng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiong-chèng-kí-liām-tn̂g) is a national monument and tourist attraction erected during Taiwan’s martial law period in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. In recent years, the site has also incorporated remembrance of Taiwan’s martial law period (1949–1987). The monument, surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of Memorial Hall Square.
History
Subsequent history The square became Taipei's site of choice for mass gatherings as soon as it opened. The nature of many of those gatherings gave the site new public meanings. The hall and square became the hub of events in the 1980s and early 1990s that ushered Taiwan into its era of modern democracy.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Taipei |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) |
| Distance from the airport | 2.7 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA) · Taipei (Songshan), Taiwan · 3.0 miles away
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) · Taoyuan, Taiwan · 18.3 miles away
- Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN) · Hualien City, Taiwan · 70.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall?
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Chinese: 中正紀念堂; pinyin: zhōngzhèng jìniàntáng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiong-chèng-kí-liām-tn̂g) is a national monument and tourist attraction erected during Taiwan’s martial law period in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China.
Where is Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall located?
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is in Taipei, Taiwan. Its coordinates are 25.0344° N, 121.5217° E.
How do I get to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall?
The nearest town is Taipei, and the nearest airport is Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), about 2.7 miles away (straight line).
When was Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall built?
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall was built 1980.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiang_Kai-shek_Memorial_Hall — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q540794 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.cksmh.gov.tw/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.