Travel to Taiwan – Tamsui Oxford College
Travel to Taiwan Tamsui Oxford College
Tamsui Oxford College – now part of Aletheia University, a private Christian liberal arts establishment – was founded by Dr. George Leslie Mackay, the Canadian missionary whose work in the final quarter of the nineteenth century shaped Danshuei (then known as “Tamsui”).
Mackay put great effort into education, and for several years conducted classes and gave tests under the shade of some trees on this site. When he returned home on furlough, his supporters in Oxford, Canada, began raising funds to create this college.
One of the original buildings still stands, and the English words “Oxford College” can be seen on the front. Mackay was involved in every aspect of its construction, from drawing blueprints to ordering materials and supervising workmen. The structure has been classified as a second-grade relic by the central government.
Surprisingly, on the roof – instead of crucifixes – there are eight small Buddhist-style towers
Address: No. 32, Jhenli Street, Danshuei
TEL: (02) 2621-2121
Open Time 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Public Transit: Tzunan Bus Co.’s A route links Hongshulin MRT Station with Aletheia University.
Personal Transit The streets near Aletheia University are narrow and parking is very difficult.
