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Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
It is an impressive monument to a historic Chinese leader. The majestic hall towers over 25 hectares of landscaped gardens, graceful pavilions, and ponds. A statue of late President Chiang looks out over the city from the main building. An elegant Ming-style arch at the main entrance is flanked by two classical-style buildings, the National Theater and the National Concert Hall. The square between the buildings is a popular gathering place during festive occasions. |
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National Palace Museum
Taipei
National
Palace
Museum
houses the world largest collection of Chinese art treasures. Most of the 620,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection that was brought to
Taiwan
for safe-keeping. The collection is too large to be displayed at one time! While many popular pieces remain on permanent display, other items are rotated regularly, making each visit unique. |
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Martyrs Shrine It is an excellent example of classical Ming dynasty architecture, dedicated to the fallen heroes of
China
wars. There is an hourly changing of the guard ceremony, begins at
9 a
.m., at the entrance which many people find interesting. The 330,000 men who sacrificed their lives to the revolution before the establishment of the Republic of China and who fell during the Sino-Japanese war and the Chinese Civil war are worshipped here. |
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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was built in honor of the great Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Completed in 1976, designed by the famous architect Wang Da-wei, it is one of
Taipei
City is most well known landmarks. A total of 2,626 people can be placed among its 36 rows of comfortable seats, making it the largest indoor auditorium in
Taiwan
. Before the completion of the National Concert Hall and the National Theater in the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, it was the most important place for the performing arts in the country. | |
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