Hō-tōng Station Introduction
Houtong, formerly known as "Monkey Cave," had few residents during the late Qing Dynasty's Qianlong period, as many caves in the mountains were home to monkey groups. Over time, the name "Monkey Cave" evolved into the region's designation. On January 27, 1920 (Taisho year 9), the railway segment from Ruifang to Houtong began operations, and on April 1, 1962, it was renamed Houtong Station. Due to the mining of coal and gold in places like Houtong and Xiaocuokeng, Houtong Station was established in 1920, becoming the largest freight station for Ruifang Mining at the time. After the railway was electrified, Houtong Station still preserved the rustic charm of a small town. By chance, it has become a village where cats gather and was even ranked among the world's top six cat-watching spots, Cat Village. Don't forget to take a photo with the cute cat stationmaster statue when you arrive at Houtong Station. [Houtong Cat Village Tour Video] [Houtong Cat Bridge Documentary]
