National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

A memorial hall im dedication to the contribution of Dr Sun Yat Sen in Taipei.

It's a perfect place to capture Taipei ! Though I visited it when the sun was right above my head. Didn't have the chance to get inside the building since I need to catch the next MRT but I had fun walking and exploring the garden, seeing people utilize the available area of the terrace in the memorial hall for activities. I saw some men playing Banqi, a guy practicing his dance, women having aerobic dance and some were meditating.

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, formerly known as the Tibetan Jinglou, is located in the dense forest between the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Linggu Temple. It is a classical building imitating the Lama Temple of the Qing Dynasty. The main building is covered with green glazed tiles, the roof is yellow glazed tiles, and the center of the ridge is decorated with purple copper back wheel cover. The beams, columns and foreheads are painted with color. The building treasures Mr. Sun Yat-sen's classic works and precious historical materials such as Feng'an photos. There is a bronze statue of Mr. Sun Yat-sen's body on the flower platform in the middle of the square in front of the building. There is a 125-meter long monument corridor behind the building, engraved with the full text of "Three Peoplesism" written by Mr. Sun Yat-sen.

Wonderful memorial and definitely worth a visit. A change of guard can be witnessed during opening hours at every full hour. There's also a museum in the same building detailing the history and significant historic milestones. A nice souvenir shop can also be visited at the end of the exhibit tour. Easily accessible by various public transport. Also a nice spot to take a photo of the 101 Tower if there's clear skies. This monument is a must visit on your Taipei list.

The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is a memorial to the Republic of China's National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and was completed in 1972. The total building area covers 29,464 square metres in an open space of 115,000 square metres

The Lantern Festival held in Taipei, after it has not been held for 23 years at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall,