Houtong Railway Station Introduction
Houtong, formerly known as Houbian, had few residents during the late Qing dynasty, with many caves in the mountains housing groups of monkeys. After several changes, Houbian became the name of the area. On January 27, 1920, the Ruifang-Houtong section of the railway began operations, and on April 1, 1962, the station name was changed to Houtong. Due to the mining of coal and gold in Houtong and nearby Xiaocuheng, the Houtong railway station was established in 1920, serving as the largest freight station for Ruishan Mining. It held significant importance at that time. After the electrification of the railway, Houtong station still retains the charm of a small town. By chance, it became a gathering place for cats and was once rated as one of the six best cat-viewing spots in the world. Don't forget to take a picture with the cute cat stationmaster statue when you arrive at Houtong Station. 【Houtong Cat Village Guided Tour Video】 【Houtong Cat Bridge Documentary】
