Ching-kuo Memorial Hall

Ching-kuo Memorial Hall
經國先生紀念堂
General information
Typememorial hall
LocationNangan, Lienchiang, Taiwan
Coordinates26°09′01.5″N 119°56′03.0″E / 26.150417°N 119.934167°E / 26.150417; 119.934167
Completed
June 1994
Technical details
Floor count2
Floor area100 hectares

The Ching-kuo Memorial Hall (Chinese: 經國先生紀念堂; pinyin: Jīngguó Xiānshēng Jìniàn Táng; Wade–Giles: Ching1-kuo2 Hsien1-sheng1 Chi4-nien4 T'ang2) is a memorial hall dedicated to former President of the Republic of China Chiang Ching-kuo located in Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.

History

After President Chiang Ching-kuo passed away on 13 January 1988, political and military chiefs in Lienchiang discussed the construction of memorial to commemorate the President. The construction of the memorial hall was completed in June 1994.

Architecture

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

The memorial hall is located in a 2-story building on a hill. It has a total area of around 100 hectares. It was constructed with blue tile and white wall style, taking reference from the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei. The front wall is decorated with a sculpture of President Chiang.

Exhibitions

The ground floor displays a bronze seated statue of Chiang Ching-kuo with his last testament, including mails. The upper floor displays photos during his visits to Lienchiang and his hand-written documents.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Ching-Kuo Memorial Hall". Museums. Ministry of Culture. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ching-kuo Memorial Hall". Matsu National Scenic Area Administration. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Ching-kuo Memorial Hall". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 17 March 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.