Houtong Cat Village

Taipei Attractions

猴硐貓村
猴硐貓村

The glory of the former mining settlement has turned into a leisurely cat paradise today.

Address:No. 224, Guangfu Li, Ruifang District, New Taipei City

Houtong Cat Village Introduction

Located next to "Houtong Station," "Houtong Cat Village" is one of the famous tourist attractions in New Taipei City, and it has been recommended by CNN as one of the six best cat-watching spots in the world. The cats here, well taken care of by the residents, are clean and not afraid of people, making them the perfect feline models for photographs. Houtong Cat Village was initiated by a cat-loving internet user who formed a volunteer team aiming to improve the village's environment to create a friendlier living space for the cats. With the spread of information online, it gradually gained fame and has become a pilgrimage site for many cat-loving tourists. Additionally, to promote proper feeding and conservation concepts for cats, Houtong Cat Village has built a cat office preparation center, with the exterior featuring illustrations of adorable cats designed by artists. The walls and internal spaces include catwalks and platforms, allowing cats to come and go freely and play; there are also outdoor washing stations and cat drinking areas, enabling visitors to observe the cats up close and understand their behaviors. Within the village, there is a row of cat cafes offering coffee and simple meals, where you can take a break with a cup of coffee and, if you're lucky, see the lovely cats performing chase scenes right in front of you.

Houtong Cat Village Travel Information

Address:No. 224, Guangfu Li, Ruifang District, New Taipei City


Transportation Methods:1. Take the train to "Houtong" Station and walk to the destination. 2. Take Keelung Bus No. 808 and get off at "Houtong Activity Center" to reach the destination.


Other Nearby Attractions: Houtong Cat BridgeHoutongHoutong Railway StationRui San Mining Coal PlantHoutong Cat VillageHoutong Coal Mine Ecological ParkCoal Transport BridgeThree Ponds Cycling PathHoutong ShrineHoutong Visitor Center


Nearby Cuisine: Rui San Welfare RestaurantMister Donut KingdomA-Lapachie Breakfast Shop (Ruifang, New Taipei City)LanxiangfangForgetful Heart TeahouseSIIDCHAMei Mei Agricultural ProductsShan Hai Guan Tea HouseJiufen TeahouseChen Ji Mi Yue Rice


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