Route Details

This tourist route follows the legacy of Chiang Kai-shek in Taipei. The duality of his legacy will be on display with contrasting sites that portray Chiang as the savior of Taiwan or a brutal dictator. Upon completion of the tourist route you should be able to come to your own conclusion about Chiang Kai-shek's legacy. This route should take around three days to complete and is accessible via public transportation such as the Tamsui-Xinyi MRT Red Line and buses. Interviews with experts will provide further insight into the visited sites and allow for an immersive experience. The red markers indicate the main historical sites of this tourist route and the blue markers indicate other sites that may be less relevant or are far from the MRT Red Line.

  • Other Sites to Visit

    Yangming Shuwu

    The Yangming Bookhouse is located in the Shilin District of Taipei and specializes in a wide range of books on philosophy, literature, history, art, and culture. It also hosts cultural events, such as lectures, book launches, and readings, to promote intellectual exchange and dialogue. This bookstore was one of the places Chiang Kai-shek’s government supported, as it promoted the values of Confucianism and other traditional Chinese philosophies.

  • Grass Mountain Chateau

    The Grass Mountain Chateau was built in 1908 by the Japanese during their occupation of Taiwan, and was originally used as a summer retreat for Japanese officials. Later in 1949, the Chateau was claimed by Chiang Kai-shek as his first official residence. He lived there for about a year until he moved into the Shilin Residence.

  • Cihu Mausoleum

    The Cihu Mausoleum houses the final resting place of Chiang Kai-shek. He was moved there after he passed away in 1975 and is considered an important location for his legacy. For a few months after February 28th, tourists are barred from entering the Mausoleum due to a past event where people have thrown red paint at his coffin in protest.

  • Chiang Kai-shek Statue Park

    The Chiang Kai-shek Statue Park is located near the Cihu Mausoleum, and is a collection of Chiang Kai-shek statues from all over Taipei. These statues were moved to the park after Taiwan turned more democratic, as people protested the existence of these statues in everyday locations such as schools. The statue park is currently closed, possibly due to the addition of more statues. Hours of operation are unknown, so feel free to call to find more up-to-date information.