Huwei Mackay Memorial Hospital

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Huwei Mackay Memorial Hospital is not only a designated historical site in New Taipei City but also the first Western-style hospital in northern Taiwan. Dr. Mackay conducted his missionary work and medical services here, and the site exhibits medical equipment from that time, as well as a biography of Dr. Mackay, his clothing, daily necessities, and church-related items. Among the exhibits are an organ brought from abroad that had been placed in Dr. Mackay's home for over a century, and a Tang suit worn by his family, providing an opportunity to learn about Dr. Mackay's life and the medical environment of that era. In 1879, Mrs. Mackay, who shares the same surname, donated funds to build the Huwei Mackay Memorial Hospital in memory of her late husband, Captain Mackay, and out of gratitude for Dr. Mackay's selfless service. The architectural style features a Chinese sloped roof combined with Southern Fujian-style housing and Western window designs, with an interior fireplace, which was a necessary facility preferred by Westerners at that time. It is hard to imagine that this simple building was once a medical institution where the world's first case of "Paragonimus" was discovered. Today, after renovation, Huwei Mackay Memorial Hospital not only showcases Dr. Mackay's life achievements but also houses the Mackay Café, revitalizing the historical space for modern use.

Address：6 Mackay Street, Tamsui District, New Taipei City 251

Huwei Mackay Memorial Hospital Introduction

The Huwei McKay Memorial Hospital is not only one of the designated historic sites in New Taipei City but also the first Western-style hospital in northern Taiwan. As Dr. George Leslie Mackay conducted missionary work and medical services here, the museum exhibits medical equipment from that time, as well as a biography of Dr. Mackay, his clothing, daily necessities, and church-related items. Among these are an organ introduced from abroad, which has been displayed in Dr. Mackay's home for over a hundred years, and a Tang suit worn by the Mackay family—visitors can learn about Dr. Mackay's life and the medical environment of that era. In 1879, Mrs. Mackay, sharing the same surname, donated funds to build the hospital in memory of her late husband, Captain Mackay, and to honor Dr. Mackay's selfless spirit of service. The architectural style features a Chinese sloped roof with a Minnan-style house design complemented by Western-style window frames. The interior includes a fireplace, which was a common household necessity for Westerners at the time. It is hard to imagine that this simple building was once the medical facility where the world's first "Lung Fluke" was discovered. Today, after renovations, the Huwei McKay Memorial Hospital not only showcases Dr. Mackay's achievements but also houses the Mackay Café, revitalizing the historic space. The hospital was personally designed by Mackay; its structure resembles a Minnan-style residence but combines Western doors and windows, making it quite interesting. Facing the riverside without a courtyard, the layout adopts an inverted Sanheyuan style. The hospital still retains its original appearance, and some medical instruments used by Dr. Mackay are preserved inside. For those planning to visit, please call (886-2-2692515) the Tamsui Church of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan to make an appointment.

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Huwei Mackay Memorial Hospital Travel Information

Address：6 Mackay Street, Tamsui District, New Taipei City 251

Transportation Methods：1. MRT: Take the Tamsui Line to Tamsui Station, exit, turn left to Zhongzheng Road (Tamsui Old Street), and walk to Mackay Street to reach your destination. 2. Bus: Take the Zhinan Bus (Beimen-Taida Line, Shulin-Danhae Line), Sanchong Bus (Danhae-Banqiao Line, Danhae-Wugu-Banqiao Line), Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport (Keelung-Jinshan-Tamsui Line), Keelung Bus (Keelung-Jinshan-Tamsui Line), as well as routes Red 26 and Zhi 10, and get off at Tamsui MRT Station, then walk to Zhongzheng Road (Tamsui Old Street) and proceed to Mackay Street.

Other Nearby Attractions： Tamsui Chapel 、 Tamsui Old Street 、 Tamsui Red Castle 、 New Taipei City Huwei Disaster Prevention Education Center 、 Tamsui Chongjian Street 、 Teck Kee Luh Company 、 Eikichi Tada Former Residence 、 Tamsui Ferry Terminal 、 Tamsui Fuyou Temple 、 San Hsien Cheng Cake Museum

Nearby Cuisine： AMANDA CAFE 、 Baiye Wenzhou Dumplings 、 Tamsui Red House Cafe 、 Dahui Master (Tamkang Store) 、 Red Cherry Blossom - Hello Kitty Tamsui Store 、 Yuan Wei Ben Pu Freshly Baked Cake Shop 、 Red-Crowned Crane Bean Shop 、 Hsing Lung Sour Plum 、 De Yu Fish Ball 、 A-Po Iron Eggs Co., Ltd.