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Top 10 Free Things to do in Zhongzheng District, Taipei
Discover the best top things to do in Zhongzheng District, Taiwan including TourMeAway - Free Walking Tour In Taipei, National Taiwan University, Kishu An Forest of Literature, Taipei Guest House, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Park, National Taiwan Craft Research And Development Institute, Taipei Branch, Liberty Square, The Botanical Garden, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, 228 Peace Memorial Park.
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1. TourMeAway - Free Walking Tour In Taipei
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5.0 based on 1,054 reviews
TourMeAway is an organization provides the entertaining & informative free walking tours in Taipei city everyday by young & passionate local tour guides. Tours include the fundamental historical tour, relaxing chill out tour, and the mysterious temple tour. Last but not least, the pub crawl and night market tour allow you to enjoy the nightlife of Taipei with the cool and fun locals. TourMeAway, the fun way to travel to Taipei.
2. National Taiwan University
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4.5 based on 633 reviews
Reviewed By tomq939 - Auckland, New Zealand
Really enjoying a walk through the National University of Taiwan during my visits, since 2009. Strongly recommended a walk from the main gate to the library.
3. Kishu An Forest of Literature
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Kishu An was first built in 1917, during the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945). Originally it was a Japanese-style pavilion. It was built close the Xindian River and has a pleasant outlook; it became a popular social area for residents south of the city. It was designated by Taipei City as a historical site in 2004. The site has literary associations; the Taipei City Government. now operates the "Kissan Literary Forest," which has become Taipei' City's literary base. Visitors are welcome.
4. Taipei Guest House
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
When the term "guest house" is used, many Western visitors assume it's a slightly down-at-heal residential hotel at the sea-side. Nothing could be further than the truth. The Taipei Guest House dates from the Japanese colonial era; it's a magnificent structure; it's used to house visiting VIPs and host civic receptions. I have been invited to attend several receptions at the Taipei Guest House, most recently to be introduced to Tsai Ing-wen, president of the Republic of China. It's certainly a prime example of Taiwanese craftsmanship of which the people of the island are rightly proud .
5. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Park
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4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall resembles the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. The Park, however, is quite unique. It is a park in traditional Chinese style. Apart from the gardens, it has a wall with Chinese windows. You will often see elderly Chinese men with caged songbirds. It's quite common to see old men playing traditional Chinese musical insruments together. By the way, the basement area of the CKS Hall has some interesting souvenir shops and some traditional Chinese restaurants.
6. National Taiwan Craft Research And Development Institute, Taipei Branch
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
I have been to Beijing three times ansd it's easy to see that this building is a replica of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing . The craft items on display here are interesting, you can also see the ornamental pond.
7. Liberty Square
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By jamesc898989 - Burnaby, Canada
More interesting during the day, but beautiful at night as well. Could go for a nice walk in the area.
8. The Botanical Garden
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4.0 based on 305 reviews
Over 300,000 species of plants, shrubs and trees are on hand for public enjoyment and education in Taipei’s serene gardens.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Many residents of Taipei simply want some peace and quiet, in a city full of hustle and bustle. The trees are mature and the flowers are emerging with the advent of spring. Some visitors stroll, some jog. The Guest House of Imperial Envoys is worth a look. The docents in the Visitors Centre are helpful. By the way, the best access is by the Bo Ai Road entrance. Take Exit 3 from the Xiao Nan Men station on the Green Line and follow the signs. The Nanhai Road side is completely blocked off by a construction project,
9. Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
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4.0 based on 7,650 reviews
Sixty-two landscaped acres of gardens and walkways surround this marble and tile landmark building.
Reviewed By OrderintheHouse
If your time is short in Taipei, like it was for my wife and I on our 6 day Wendy Wu private tour of Taiwan in January 2020, you must make sure that if you visit nothing else in Taipei, you visit the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Park. We were so grateful that our private guide included a visit here as an added extra before we left Taipei for our travel to Taroko Gorge. The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is located in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei. It is an imposing memorial erected as a pyramid as a lasting tribute to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the Chinese nationalist politician, revolutionary and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China between 1928 and 1975, first in mainland China until 1949 and then in Taiwan until his death. The memorial stands in the centre of a 25 hectare park housing three large buildings: the Memorial Hall, the National Theatre and the National Concert Hall and it also incorporates Liberty Square, a popular place not only for mass gatherings and protests but also for outdoor concerts, festivals and public exhibitions. Entry into the park is through an ornate archway gate. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and well kept. The four sided, white, 76 metre high Memorial hall was opened in 1980 and constructed using Taiwanese marble. The roof is blue and is in the shape of an octagon. There are two sets of stairs leading to the Memorial Hall each with 89 steps representing each year of Chiang Kai-Shek’s life. Once we walked up the stairs to the main entrance of the hall we stood in front of an impressive doorway which when opened, brought us into the large shrine room where a large bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek stood before us. It was in this hall where we witnessed the solemn daily changing of the guard ceremony which occurs on the hour 9 times in the day from 9 am to 5 pm. This was a ceremonial exercise of great military precision. Visitors are asked to remain silent throughout this ritual and I am pleased to advise that everyone present when we were there appeared to observe this practice, which was very pleasing. It was good that our guide organised our visit here early in the morning because later in the day it often gets crowded when many locals visit the place. After the solemn changing of the guard ceremony we were taken to the impressive Exhibition Hall to view important aspects of Chiang Kai-shek’s life and his achievements in Taiwan. We were able to view with great interest many artifacts and memorabilia left by the great man’s Estate. These included, among other things, his uniforms, medals and even his Cadillac State cars. There were also many historic photos to view showing his influence on other world leaders of his time and of his family life. In a section of the hall there was even a replica of his office where he made his important decisions. The various exhibits on display were very well presented and well spaced out and had good easy to read descriptions and captions. The exhibition is a credit to the staff members who maintain the collections. At the end of our visit we felt we had learnt more about the life and times of Chiang Kai-shek and the influence he had on Taiwan and the world during his time as President than we knew before we arrived. This knowledge was invaluable as we continued our travels through Taiwan over the next 5 days given the important role this man played in Taiwan’s modern history. This is an attraction in Taipei to educate and inspire and one which should not be missed.
10. 228 Peace Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 927 reviews
Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
We came here by MRT. Entrance was free and there was a fair number of locals around, but not crowded. Had a fairly nice walk around with much greenery.
