National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine Introduction
The National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine is backed by green mountains and faces the Keelung River. Built in 1969, the main building is styled after the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City in Beijing, majestic and grand, symbolizing the indomitable spirit of the martyrs who sacrificed themselves for righteousness. Surrounding the shrine is over ten thousand ping of grassy land, creating a serene and solemn atmosphere under the protection of the mountains, further enhancing the solemnity of the building. The martyrs of the pre-Republic of China era, as well as soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War, are enshrined here, allowing future generations to remember their patriotic spirit. The guards stationed at the main entrance of the shrine are rigorously trained and stand proudly. The hourly changing of the guard ceremony is also very popular with tourists, with uniform and swift movements, and upright marching steps that showcase the soldiers' grandeur, often attracting tourists for photographs to commemorate the moment.
