Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

This memorial hall is dedicated to the 'Father of the Republic of China', Dr. Sun Yat-sen. The main hall has been closed for renovation since February 2024, so the hourly guard ceremony inside is suspended, but the surrounding Zhongshan Park and its framed view of Taipei 101 stay open.

The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was completed in 1972, having been planned to mark the centenary of his birth in 1866, to celebrate the achievements and philosophies of the man commonly referred to as the 'Father of the Republic of China'. When the hall is open, a huge statue of Sun Yat-sen stands just inside, with a ceremonial change of guards every hour.
The building is not just a simple memorial hall, it serves many purposes and has many sections dedicated to them, such as the exhibition centre, a performance hall, a multimedia theatre, an audio visual centre, a lecture hall and also a massive library. In normal years the building hosts several important art and culture events, such as the Golden Bell Awards and the Golden Horse Awards, though these have moved elsewhere during the renovation. There is an art gallery as well on the 2nd floor of the building, displaying works of many Taiwanese and foreign artists. The parks around the main building are frequented by locals looking for an outdoor break during the weekends.