Houtong Cat Village: Meet cats and beautiful scenery

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📍The origin and background of Houtong
Houtong, located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, is a small town full of history and natural charm. This was originally a coal mining town. With the decline of the mining industry, Houtong gradually transformed into a tourist attraction. The local name "Houtong" comes from a large stone cave discovered in the past, which was shaped like a monkey, hence the name. Today, the most attractive feature of Houtong for tourists is no longer the mine, but the fact that it has become a "cat kingdom".

🚩Houtong Cat Village: A paradise for cats
When you come to Houtong, the most important thing you cannot miss is of course the famous Houtong Cat Village. There are hundreds of stray cats here, cared for by volunteers. They stroll leisurely on the streets or bask lazily in the sun. The cats are friendly to tourists, filling the whole town with a warm atmosphere. There are cats in every corner. Cafes, souvenir shops and even train stations are all decorated with cute cat themes, making people feel like they are in a fairy tale world.

👍Cat check-in spots and art installations
Cat-related art installations can be seen everywhere on both sides of the streets of Houtong Cat Village, such as cute cat statues, colorful graffiti walls, uniquely shaped cat mailboxes, etc., which are all check-in spots where tourists rush to take photos. Not only that, there are also many cat-themed paintings and sculptures created by local artists, adding a strong artistic atmosphere to the town. Over time, this place has become a pilgrimage site for photography enthusiasts and cat lovers.

📍Tips for interacting with cats
When visiting Houtong Cat Village, interacting with the cats requires respect and patience. There are many signs in the area reminding tourists not to feed cats to avoid any impact on their health. Visitors can call them softly, wait patiently for the cats to approach them, or quietly observe their daily lives. Most of these cats are accustomed to humans, but they still need to maintain an appropriate distance so that they can enjoy the most natural and harmonious time together.

🎉Easy to visit by train
Houtong has convenient transportation. It takes about an hour to get there from Taipei by taking the shuttle bus to Houtong Station. The station exit is the starting point of the Cat Village, which is convenient and friendly. When you come here, you can not only experience the joy of living with cats, but also visit this former mining town and appreciate the unique charm of the interweaving of nature and humanity. For tourists who like slow living and animals, Houtong is undoubtedly a good place to relax.

🚩Conclusion: The perfect combination of cats and history
Houtong and Houtong Cat Village perfectly combine historical relics with modern people's concern for animal protection. Every corner here is full of love and stories. When you come to Houtong, you will find that this is not only a kingdom of cats, but also a symbol of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Such a rich and interesting experience is definitely worth including in your travel plans and will become an unforgettable memory in your heart.

🔵Transportation strategy: Take the Taiwan Railway Yilan or Pingxi Line to get there
🟢Must-visit attractions: Walking in Houtong, visiting the Cat Village
🟡Recommended hotel: It is recommended to stay in Taipei City
🟠Must-eat food: marble soda, snack shop in front of the station
🔴Shopping Guide: Cat and Railway Cultural and Creative Products

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