This was at the top of our list to visit when we landed in Taipei. The beautiful architecture did not disappoint. Although we knew very little about Chiang Kai Shek, we knew a vast amount by the time we left. Great museum and the grounds were immaculately maintained.

Worth a trip, lovely grounds and garden. Make sure you go up the main white building. On the hour you see changing of the guard with very fancy marching. Nice exhibition underneath and also some lovely ice lollies to enjoy whilst wandering the grounds.

I took the MRT to travel there. Quite a spacious area wirh open space in front of the memorial hall. Certainly an imposing structure to remember their first leader. I was suitably impressed. Changing of the guard occurs on the hour.

Very impressive. The structure is stunning. Well kept and clean. Climb the steps and take in the views. There are two sets of white stairs, each comprising 89 steps. This was the age of Chiang at the time of his passing. I would time your visit with the Changing of the Guards ceremony which as I understand is on the hour but check before you go. Get there a little earlier to grab a good spot. The ceremony lasts around fifteen minutes. Starts punctually. You can then go out and into the main exhibition area. I only bothered with the permanent collection which focussed on Chiang himself. This was definitely worth a visit. The other stuff appeared to be art and 'changing displays'. There was quite a lot to see. If you just concentrate on the main permanent collection like I did, then you need maybe forty minutes or so at the most.

Set in its own vast grounds, and mounted on a huge hill/ plinth, this concrete monster with few windows really does look like a mausoleum, even though CKS is not buried there. Once inside it's a big, airy space with high ceilings. The statue of CKS is imposing. There's good archive material, photos, his cars, a recreation of his office, and a lot about Madame CKS. If you're interested in that period of history, and why Taiwan & China are still battling over the soul of the true China, this is the place to go.

The monumental memorial to Chaing Kei-Shek sits in front of a grand plaza known as liberty square. Every hour there is a changing of the guard ceremony that takes place in the memorial hall itself which is accessed by walking up the steps in front of the building. Although it was only built in the 1980’s this is Chinese architecture on a grand scale with the National Theatre and Concert Hall sitting either side of the square as well as formal gardens and lake area which is a peaceful place to sit and relax. In the memorial building itself it is worth walking around the side to access various exhibition halls at ground floor level most of which are dedicated to the former leader. Interestingly there is an area devoted to various new schemes to reconfigure the memorial with an intention to remove the sitting statue of the former leader at some stage in the future. A visit needs at least two hours to make the most of what is on offer.

Very impressive building. There is a room dedicated to the story of CSK. On the hour is a Changing of the Guard ceremony which is absolutely fascinating. The Memorial Hall is a must see if visiting Taipei and timing your visit to include the ceremony is highly recommended.

Great clean place to spend about an hour in the heart of Taipei city. The square has a nice relaxed atmosphere to it with some decent permanent and temporary exhibitions to see. There is a change of guards at the top of the hour that you could watch as well. Overall, it is a relatively new place in the Asian context - will give you a quick view into the history of Taiwan.

My friends and I's visit to Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall was a highlight of my trip to Taipei. The sheer grandeur of the memorial and the beauty of the two concert halls really left me in awe. The changing of the guard ceremony is a must-see for anyone who’s visiting it. The museum on the second floor in the main memorial building provided a comprehensive narrative on Chiang Kai Shek’s life in Taiwan. The guard changing ceremony takes place inside of the memorial every hour. You want the best angle to  do a video shoot of the ceremony, definitely go in 15 mins earlier or else it will be very crowded! 

The place was beyond our expectation! the vibe was great on Saturday morning where people of all ages had their own activities around the area - youngsters were practising dancing, the elderlies were exercising etc. We had the chance to watch the change of guard ceremony. But there was not much information on who is CKS and what is the significance of the memorial. Maybe if there is guided tour available, we would take that opportunity to learn more.