Hotels near Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall Hotels

With its gleaming white walls and grand soaring steps, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall stands monumental in central Taipei. Surrounded by tree-lined gardens, it’s a hugely popular Taipei sight, commemorating Chiang Kai Shek, a former president of the Republic of China. Join camera-wielding tourists on the hour to watch the changing of the honour and peruse inside to explore artefacts from Chiang’s life. Once you’ve explored the memorial, head out for a stroll in the lush green gardens.

Things to see

If you’re planning to stay in a hotel near Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall your Taipei sightseeing has got to start with the grandiose memorial itself. Inside you’ll discover Cadillacs, documents and mementos from Chiang’s daily life. Outside pad down the grand 88 steps – one for each year of Chiang’s life – before exploring the surrounding landscaped park, known as Liberty Plaza.

Once you’re done exploring this iconic Taipei sight, jump on an MRT train a few stops to Longshan Temple. This multi-coloured dragon-shrouded temple is open to vibrant Taiwanese folk faith as well as Buddhism and Taoism. Arrive at 6am and you’ll be joined by worshippers chanting rhythmically while incense drifts along on the breeze. Once you’ve had enough of sightseeing, wander through nearby Wanhua district, one of Taipei’s most historic. Bustling with street markets including Guangzhou Night Market, it’s a prime place to sample some of Taipei’s tasty street food treats.

Hotels in Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall

When you’re looking to find a hotel boasting all modern comforts, Taipei hotels near Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall offer ample amenities. With plenty of 3 star hotels to choose from such as Wing Hotel, you’ll discover your home away from home whether you’re on holiday with your family, on a romantic city trip or in Taipei on business. Standard perks include free WiFi, free breakfast and meeting room facilities. And when you’re looking to splash out on your hotel choice, there are luxury hotels near Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall such as The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei, aplenty brimming with grand restaurants, stylish decor and fluffy cloud-like bedding to dream away under.

Where to stay

Tucked right in the heart of Taipei’s sightseeing centre, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall’s surrounded by some of the city’s top sights. If you’re planning to buzz around the city taking in all the tourist spots, you might choose to stay close to an MRT station. For the memorial hall, stay near Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall Station, just a short stroll away. Just one stop away, Dongmen Station’s another popular hotel spot with plenty of accommodation options. Plus here you’ll be moments away from Yong Kang Street, an iconic Taipei food spot, home to some of the city’s most famous eateries.

How to get to Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall

The easiest way to get to Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall is on an MRT train. The clean, reliable and safe MRT network will whip you around the city from sight to sight. If you’re arriving into Taipei by plane from elsewhere in Taiwan, or from China or Japan, you might land at Taipei Songshan Airport, which is connected to the city centre by MRT. Visitors from further afield will arrive at Taoyuan International Airport, where you can take a bus or taxi into the city. Taxis will also whizz you around the city sights, though will cost more than the MRT or buses.