Martyrs’ Shrine, Kaohsiung City
　From its imposing, majestic and scenic location at the southern foot of Shoushan, Kaohsiung City’s Martyrs’ Shrine overlooks Kaohsiung Harbor and the city districts in the distance. A luxuriant growth of flowers and trees wind up the foot of Shoushan, forming a beautiful landscape and the favorite leisure spot of the city residents. On March 29 and September 3 each year, Spring and Autumn Memorial Day Rituals are held by the Kaohsiung City Achieve. The mayor officiates as the chief celebrant of the ceremony, accompanied by local officials as he expresses sympathy and solicitude for the families of the martyrs.
　During the Retrocession to Nationalist rule in 1945, the city government made do with whatever was available to commemorate the sacrifices and heroic acts of revolutionary martyrs and heroes who resisted Japanese rule. Light renovation work was carried out at the old Japanese shrine at Shoushan where Japanese style beams and pillars were pulled down to create a temporary site to pay respect to the national troops and martyrs.
　 In February 1973, a budget of NT$ 15 million was especially allocated by Mayor Wang Yu-Yun for the demolition and reconstruction of the shrine in an effort to promote the spirit of nationalism and bring comfort to the heroic souls of martyrs who died for a righteous cause. Apart from the main hall, front hall and mountain gate, the solemn new construction consisted of an elevated cloister at the back. The entire building work was completed in one year and seven months. Its majestic scale became more apparent after the construction of the monumental archway and martyrs’ museum years later, and its solemn and respectful status was elevated many times. Martyrs’ Shrine in Kaohsiung City is open to the public year-round. Open hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

opening hours:　08:00~17:00