Cat on the Riverbank Introduction
A small and low-key tea drink specialty shop located by the moat in the center of Hsinchu City, bustling with crowds from morning till night. This shop, which has been in operation for ten years and where all tea drinks are uniquely named, is truly a gem of Hsinchu. They do not open branches or franchises, which makes one wonder how such a business could exist without the primary goal of maximizing profit. Two native Hsinchu residents, both cat-loving girls who graduated from the Chinese Department, initially struggled while caring for a group of stray cats by the moat, sharing warmth in their mutual appreciation. Perhaps the heavens felt their plight and ensured that such good tea and kind-hearted people would not be overlooked! Just over a year after opening, they finally gained favor with students and attention from Japanese magazines, bringing recognition to the cats by the riverside. If you visit the center of Hsinchu City and don't queue up for their signature drink 'Migu Lululu' while enjoying the scenery around the moat, then you cannot fully experience the青春時代 that 'Lin Zhenxin' enjoyed. The popular movie "Our Times" was filmed nearby, and the beautiful Hsinchu City moat heritage site was featured in the movie. The taste of tea belonging to Hsinchu's youth instantly revives memories of their青春.
