Hualien Martyrs' Shrine
Martyrs' shrine in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan
23°59′06.6″N 121°36′40.2″E / 23.985167°N 121.611167°E / 23.985167; 121.611167
The Hualien Martyrs' Shrine (traditional Chinese: 花蓮忠烈祠; simplified Chinese: 花莲忠烈祠; pinyin: Huālián Zhōngliècí) is a martyrs' shrine in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan.
History
The site was originally established as Karenkō Shrine during the Japanese rule of Taiwan on 19 August 1915. Due to the switch of diplomatic relations by Japan from the Republic of China to the People's Republic of China in 1972, there was an anti-Japanese sentiment in the island, which led to the demolishing of Japan-built buildings around Taiwan. In 1981, the shrine was demolished to make way for the construction of Hualien Martyrs' Shrine.[1]
Transportation
The site is accessible within walking distance south east of Hualien Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
- Eternal Spring Shrine
- Karenkō Shrine
- Xiangde Temple
References
- ^ "Hualien Martyrs' Shrine". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
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