Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 國立中正紀念堂
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a monument and memorial located in Taipei, Taiwan. Designed by architect Yang Cho-cheng and opened in 1980, the concrete structure stands 76 meters tall and is named after Chiang Kai-shek. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Taiwan.
Planning a visit
Daily highs range from 17 °C in January to 31 °C in July and August, while lows range from 12 °C in January to 25 °C in July and August. Rain falls throughout the year, with monthly precipitation ranging from 142 mm in January to 455 mm in September. The site is open from 09:00 to 18:00, admission is free, and the facilities feature wheelchair access.
The nearest airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport, located 5 km away, and the monument is 4 km from the center of Taipei. Nearby sights include Longshan Temple at 2.2 km, Taipei 101 at 4.3 km, National Palace Museum at 8.0 km, Yangmingshan at 16.1 km, and Cihu Mausoleum at 31.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is September, with about 455 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 142 | 203 | 190 | 179 | 254 | 322 | 238 | 305 | 455 | 332 | 246 | 160 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
