Houtong Cat Bridge

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Cat Bridge, originally built in 1970 by Taiwan Railways at the Houtong Train Station as a pedestrian bridge for residents, gained fame after the rise of "Cat Village" in 2009. With the increasing number of tourists, the bridge became the main route connecting the Cat Village and the coal mine park. In response to residents' concerns about the bridge being old and narrow, the New Taipei City Government decided to renovate it. From 2012, the project for the "Houtong Train Station Cat Village Overpass" was planned, integrating the unique characteristics of Cat Village while also referencing local coal mining, cats, and tunnel imagery to create the uniquely styled "Cat Bridge." The bridge features cat paw prints, photos, and illustrations, as well as a special jumping platform for cats. It received the Golden Quality Award for Public Works in 2013.

Address：No. 70, Chailiao Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224, Taiwan

Houtong Cat Bridge Introduction

Cat Bridge, originally built in 1970 by Taiwan Railways at the Houtong railway station to facilitate the entry and exit of residents, became popular among tourists visiting "Cat Village" in 2009. With increasing visitor numbers using the station's land bridge to travel between Cat Village and the coal mine park, local residents raised concerns about the bridge's age and narrowness. In response, the New Taipei City Government decided to undertake a renovation project for the "Houtong Railway Station Overpass to Cat Village," starting in 2012. The project incorporated suggestions from local residents, blending features of Cat Village while integrating elements of the local coal mines, cats, and tunnels to create the uniquely designed "Cat Bridge." The bridge features cat paw prints, photographs, and illustrations, and includes platforms for cats to walk and leap. In 2013, it was recognized with the Golden Quality Award for Public Works.

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Houtong Cat Bridge Travel Information

Address：No. 70, Chailiao Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City 224, Taiwan

Transportation Methods：1. Take the train to Huchong Train Station and walk to the destination. 2. Take Keelung Bus 808 or New Taipei City Bus F808 to Huchong Train Station and walk to the destination.

Other Nearby Attractions： Houtong 、 Houtong Railway Station 、 Ruisan Mining Coal Plant 、 Houtong Coal Mine Ecological Park 、 Houtong Cat Village 、 Houtong Cat Village 、 Coal Transportation Bridge 、 Three-Pound Bicycle Path 、 Houtong Shrine 、 Houtong Visitor Center

Nearby Cuisine： Rui San Welfare Restaurant 、 Mi Shi Ti Dessert Kingdom 、 Alapachi Breakfast Shop (Ruifang Branch, New Taipei) 、 Lan Xiang Fang 、 Forget-Me-Not Tea House 、 Wuguchaliang SIIDCHA 、 Meimei Agricultural Products 、 Shanhai Viewing Tea House (Shanhai All Viewing Tea House) 、 Jiufen Tea House 、 Shuixin Yue Teahouse (originally named Castle in the Sky)