Monday, May 3, 2010

In Focus: Martyr's Shrine Taipei

The Martyr’s Shrine is one of the must-see spots for your Taipei travel.

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It was built to commemorate soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country during the War of Resistance against Japan and Civil War between the Chinese Republican and communist forces. The Martyr’s Shrine was built in 1969, with the main architecture designed similar to Taihe Dian Imperial Palace in Beijing's Forbidden City.

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It covers 33,000 square meters of grass field and no admission fee is required.

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Apart from the grand architectures and designs of the Martyr’s Shrine, another highlight of this scenic spot is the performance of shifting guards at the beginning of each hour starting at 09:00 and ending at 17:00.

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To get here:
By bus: Take the No. 21, 42, 208, 247, 267, 287, 646, 667, 902, Red2, Red3 to the shrine.
By MRT: From Yuanshan Station take the No. 208, 247, 267, or 287 bus to the shrine.

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