Yangmingshan Zhongshan Hall — Attraction in Beitou

Originally built as the house of National Assembly to symbolize that Chiang Kai-Shek's regime wasn't totalitarianisms (which kind of was) and the political theory behind was based on Sun Yat-Sen's never-making-any-sense Three Principles. As a result, this is just a Chinese palace mock-up on one of Chiang's favorite mountain. After Taiwanese finally got proper right to do democracy, and all of its functions had been transferred to citizens or Legislation Yuan, this building had become just a big chunk remain on top of a volcanic valley (sounds cool in fact). Unless you're really interested in the modern political history of Taiwan, will I recommend you to pay a visit. Otherwise, it's just a very shabby building trying to sustain itself without asking too much of...

Zhongzheng Hall, located in the picturesque Yangmingshan National Park, is a significant historical and architectural landmark in Taiwan. This hall is prominently featured on the NT$100 banknote, making it a recognizable symbol for locals and visitors alike. The intricate design, surrounded by the serene beauty of Yangmingshan, creates a perfect harmony between nature and history. Visiting this hall offers an opportunity to learn about Taiwan’s rich past while appreciating its architectural grandeur.

Recommendation to Visit Zhongzheng Hall is a must-visit for those interested in history, culture, and architecture. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a beautiful place to explore, Zhongzheng Hall should be on your itinerary when visiting...

A historic hall which is about 80 yrs old. Tickets are proced at Tw100 each and it comes with a guide who will bring you to various parts of the hall and explain the history behind each. The state of the hall is still quite good but could see lots of leaking which the guide explained was due to the construction. We were not able to visit the residential room of the president whichmay be interesting. Place feels a bit eerie given the lack of human traffic as well as the wind whistling.

There are few structures in the vicinity which had not been maintained well. Some political prioritisation which is sad as this is quite a historical place which had hosted the top politicians...