Donghua Camphor Factory Introduction
The Tongluo area in Miaoli is covered with camphor trees. In the past, there were over a hundred camphor oil factories, and today, Donghua Camphor Factory is the only remaining camphor refining factory in Taiwan. Established in 1937, it has been operating for over seventy years and is currently managed by the third generation of the family. The factory still preserves the original camphor oil license issued by the Governor-General of Taiwan, made of cypress wood, which can be considered a treasure of the factory. As soon as you arrive at the entrance, you can smell the strong aroma of camphor oil. The products in the store are quite diverse. Originally, Donghua only produced essential oils like camphor oil and lemongrass oil, but after the third-generation owner took over, efforts were made to develop new products. He even took courses at Providence University’s cosmetics research program and creatively developed over 200 products, ranging from handmade soap, shampoo, to body wash, and much more. The small shop offers a wide array of products that can be overwhelming. In recent years, the old camphor factory has incorporated new ideas, providing guided tours on the production of camphor oil, and allowing children to make soap through DIY activities, creating wonderful and enlightening memories for everyone who visits.
