Rabbit Pencil Factory

Rabbit Pencil Factory is an important manufacturer of stationery in Taiwan, and as the first company to produce ballpoint pens in the country, it is an important part of the memory of Taiwanese people of their youth. As a result of trade liberalisation, most pencil factories in Taiwan have now moved their production lines to China to take advantage of a larger market and cheaper labor. But instead of following this trend, Rabbit Pencil Factory has chosen to stay in Yilan and you can still see the original appearance of the factory and its many precious equipment and artefacts today. Nowadays, Rabbit Pencil Factory has transformed into a tourist factory, in which a quaint classroom has been built to bring back the memory of visitors’ schooldays. DIY workshops are also held to allow visitors to make their own pencils by hands. If you would like to join in, you will need to first sign up online or by phone. We recommend making a booking as the factory can seem a bit dull without one. This is because there is not much to see on display and visiting the production line isn’t allowed. But if you have a booking, a visit to Rabbit Pencil Factory can be fun experience that gives an insight into a little-known world of the much-loved Taiwanese stationary industry.