Houtong Station Introduction
Houtong, formerly known as Houshan, had few residents settled during the late Qing Dynasty. The caves in the mountains were home to monkey groups, and over time, Houshan 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 sites, the Houtong train station was established in the 9th year of the Republic of China, serving as the largest affiliated freight station for Ruisan Mining Company at that time. The station maintained its local flavor even after the electrification of the railway. By chance, it became a village where cats gather and was once rated as one of the six best cat-viewing spots in the world. Remember to take a photo with the adorable cat stationmaster statue when you arrive at Houtong Station. [Houtong Cat Village Tour Video] [Houtong Cat Bridge Documentary]
