Parks & Gärten
자유광장
Liberty Square
자유광장(중국어 간체자: 自由广场, 정체자: 自由廣場, 병음: Zìyóu Guǎngchǎng, 백화자: Chū-iû Kóng-tiûⁿ)은 대만 타이베이시 중정구에 있는 광장이다. 면적은 240,000 제곱미터 (2,600,000 sq ft)가 넘는다. 광장의 이름은 1990년대 대만이 일당 통치에서 현대 민주주의로 전환하는 데 중요한 역사적 역할을 했다는 것을 상기시키는 의미에서 지어졌다.
What it is
Liberty Square is a large open plaza in the Zhongzheng District, built in the late 1970s and best known as the ceremonial approach to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall behind it. The paved square is flanked by two traditional gate structures and framed by Chinese-style buildings on either side, and it has been the site of major public gatherings during Taiwan's political history. Visitors come mainly to walk the open space, photograph the gates and the memorial hall's white archways, and get a sense of the site's role in Taiwan's shift to democratic rule.
Getting there
From central Taipei, the square is reachable by metro in around 15-20 minutes; the closest station is Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, from which it's a short walk to the plaza. Taxis from downtown take roughly 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.
How much time to allow
Plan for 30 to 60 minutes to walk across the square and take in the gates and surrounding architecture, or longer if you're combining the visit with the memorial hall itself.
When to go
The open plaza has little shade, so early morning or late afternoon is more comfortable than midday, especially in summer. The square can get busy on weekends and around public holidays, and it's occasionally used for events or gatherings that may limit access to parts of the space, so it's worth checking ahead if you're visiting for a quiet walk.
What to combine it with
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall sits right on the square, making it a natural extension of the same visit. The National Theater and Concert Hall are about 0.4km away on the plaza grounds. Taipei Taiwan Temple is roughly 0.7km off, and the Taipei Guest House is about 0.8km away, both workable as part of a longer walk through the district.
Quellen: offene Daten von Wikipedia und OpenStreetMap · Aktualisiert 5. August 2026 · Redaktion die World by City-Redaktion
