Hey guys, I’m Harry-in-Taipei and I write a guide to point out some famous spots in Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall.
History
This memorial hall was originally established to commemorate Chiang Kai-Shek and drive culture promotion activities. After he passed away in 1975, people in Taiwan and certain of the overseas Chinese proposed to establish a memorial hall to express their respect for the leader.
There is one thing interesting. The pronunciation of Chiang Kai-Shek’s name in Chinese is called “Chiang zhong-zheng” and most of people don’t understand how does the pronunciation of his name comes from. As a result of Chiang Kai-Shek is from Zhejiang, China, the pronunciation of his name in Zhejiang dialect is “Chiang Kai-Shek”.
The main hall was opened to the public on April 5,1980. The History Center displays files, relics and photos from the very beginning until the final stage of the construction of the memorial hall.
A Green City Garden
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Park covers an area of 25 hectares. It is surrounded by white walls, blue tile roofed corridors and pavilions, decorated with Chinese-style latticed windows featuring 26 different motifs, creating a sense of space and adding to the feeling of rich cultural charm. The corridors, which provide shade from the sun and shelter from the rain, along with the exercise areas and keep-fit paths, are popular places for people to sing and dance, play chess and exercise.
The Chinese gardens are enchanting. On both sides near the front of the hall are the Yunhan and Guanghua ponds, where fishes swim. The ponds have artificial mountains and bridges and are ringed by quiet pathways. Walking on the paths, the scenery changes with each step and there is beautiful scenery at every turn. If you take a stroll in the garden, you might find out some squirrels climbing ups and downs.
The Archway inscribed with the characters “Liberty Square”
It is the most majestic ceremonial arch in Taiwan. The pseudo-classical Chinese style arch has sapphire-blue glazed tiles resting atop white pillars. The 30-meter arch span, like the open wings of a giant bird, complements the Hall perfectly.
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