Zhongshan Hall (Taipei Public Assembly Hall)

Zhongshan Hall (Taipei Public Assembly Hall)

Originally named Taipei Public Assembly Hall, Zhongshan Hall was reconstructed on the site of the Qing Dynasty’s Bureau of Government Affairs after the Japanese colonial government demolished it. It was designed by renowned Japanese architect Uheiji Nagano. The building features a Spanish Islamic architectural style and can accommodate one thousand people. During the Japanese colonial period, it served as a highly significant event venue. Ironically, it was also the place where the Japanese signed the surrender document in 1945. The changes of history are poignant, and the past and present of Zhongshan Hall have thus taken on profound meaning.

Today, Zhongshan Hall has gradually shed its former image as a serious political space. Managed and operated by the Taipei City Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs, it has been transformed into a venue for performances and recreational activities, and is open to the public and tourists for visits. As a result, it has become one of the most popular event-based tourist attractions in the area.

Address: No. 98, Yanping South Road, Taipei City

Phone: +886-2-23813137

Official Website: http://www.csh.taipei.gov.tw

Opening Hours:

Monday–Friday: 9:00–17:00, Saturday–Sunday: 14:00–16:00 (only the second floor featuring the Water Buffalo Group Sculpture is open for viewing)