Cihu Mausoleum

　　The official name of Cihu Mausoleum is the Mausoleum of the Late President Chiang Kai-shek. It is located in Fuan Village, Daxi Township, Taoyuan County, Taiwan, and is the site where the remains of the late President Chiang Kai-shek of the Republic of China are interred. It is currently managed by the Cihu Mausoleum Management Office established by —. The land originally belonged to the Banqiao Lin family, and the mausoleum was initially named “Dongkou Guesthouse.” It was completed on June 13, 1959, and in 1962, President Chiang Kai-shek personally inscribed the name “Cihu,” after which it was renamed “Cihu Guesthouse.” Prior to the passing of President Chiang Kai-shek, it served as his retreat.

　　Cihu is divided into Front Cihu and Rear Cihu. Rear Cihu is currently a military restricted area and requires prior application and approval for access. Front Cihu features a “New Pond” of about 5 hectares, where many swans are kept. As Cihu Mausoleum is not far from other famous scenic spots in Taoyuan County such as Shimen Reservoir, Daxi Old Street, and Lalashan, the Taoyuan County Government established a “Bronze Statue Park” next to Cihu. This park houses the bronze statues of Chiang Kai-shek that were removed across Taiwan (especially in counties and cities governed by —) during the de-Chiang campaign carried out during —'s presidency (2000–2008). These statues were relocated and preserved here under the arrangement of then Taoyuan County Magistrate Eric Chu, making the park a unique themed sculpture park.

　　Another major highlight of Cihu Mausoleum is the regular guard-changing ceremony performed by the stationed military police, which attracts both local and international tourists.

　　Cihu Mausoleum Reason to Visit: One of the most famous tourist attractions in Taoyuan County Continent: Asia [Asia] Country/Region: Taiwan [Taiwan] Province/State: Taoyuan County [Taoyuan County] City: Daxi Township [Daxi Township]