So, we have lived in the same apartment going on two years now. We live in Shihlin, a district of Taipei. We are very close to the Grand Hotel and not much farther, the Martyr's Shrine. Well, until Christmas break, I had no idea it was the Martyr's Shrine; we pass it all the time but I had never looked up what it was. It is very beautiful and always has tourists. I had always assumed it was a temple. I finally looked it up in a tourist brochure during Christmas break and decided to go. It took two tries, and since the bus never came the first time, the second time we just walked there. It was a great day out with my family! Here is a glimpse of our afternoon.
This is the front gate, taken from inside.
The inside
Harrison and me
Love the Asian architecture
A bust of a famous martyr-this is what is inside the pretty gazebo.
The entrance to the shrine-such beautiful colors, and details
Changing the guard, done every hour.
They stand silently at the entrance to the main hall for about a minute. No one is allowed to enter and can only look through the doors.
This is the front gate, taken from inside.
The inside
Harrison and me
Love the Asian architecture
A bust of a famous martyr-this is what is inside the pretty gazebo. 
The entrance to the shrine-such beautiful colors, and details
Changing the guard, done every hour.
They stand silently at the entrance to the main hall for about a minute. No one is allowed to enter and can only look through the doors.
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