Interesting and Cute Houtong Cat Village

Interesting and Cute Houtong Cat Village

Where is Houtong Cat Village?

Interesting and Cute Houtong Cat Village

How to reach Houtong Cat Village?

1. You can drive from Taipei to Ruifang District. They have parking lots available for free.
2. You can book a trip on KLOOK App and use the code HELLOPHILTAI for the promo.
3. Ride a train from Taipei Main Station and stop at Houtong Cat Village
4. Ride Bus 808. Call 1999 for inquiry.

Interesting and Cute Houtong Cat Village

Houtong Cat Village Background:

Houtong Cat Village, a famous cat’s living place, contains rich layers of coalfields. It attracted many people coming to mine the black gold and made it into a very important town for the Taiwan coal mining industry in the past. Till today, it still retains rich mining relics, such as mine craters, trolleys, coal transportation bridge, miner’s dormitories, Ruisan Mining Industry Company and more. You even can take a trolley through the coal tunnel to feel the hardship life of the miners. You will never forget this unique experience.

Did you know Houtong used to have the latest coal production equipment?
Have you ever noticed the letters that says “Chan-Mei-Yu-Guo/Ruisan Mining Industry Company” on the wall of a black building when you take the train passing by Houtong? In the past, in order to mine the coal, and because of its geographical advantages, Houtong had the most advanced equipment for coal washing, selection and production. Thus, after the train in the Yilan Line came into service, it became the most important town that supported Taiwan industry with power fuels. The coal plant is the best witness to it.

Go to coal transportation bridge to explore the view of Houtong.
If you want to see the magnificent former coal plants, you may walk to the coal transportation bridge, where you not only can see the whole town and mining industry relics, but also admire the beautiful geologic pothole landscape of Keelung River. When night falls, the shadow of the coal transportation bridge that is across the valley and the lights on the bridge are reflected in the Keelung River, which makes the shots of the night view of Houtong  a must take for photographers.

Reference: https://newtaipei.travel/en/attractions/detail/111588 Interesting and Cute Houtong Cat Village

Interesting and Cute Houtong Cat Village

Houtong Cat Village is just a simple but very interesting place with a countryside vibe that’s perfect for a relaxing day trip. No wonder why this is so famous to the local tourists and even featured by CNN as top 6 for a cat tourist area. I know many Taiwanese people love cats but I never expected to be able to visit a cat village where you can see cats anywhere and unbothered with the strangers’ cameras. They just do what they want.

Interesting and Cute Houtong Cat Village

Some of the adorable cats I have seen at Houtong Cat Village. All of them were just calm and so relaxed while the tourists are taking some photos and some are petting them.

If you decide to come and visit Houtong Cat Village, you will see unlimited stuffs with cat designs so better prepare enough cash because I didn’t see any ATM or convenience store nearby. You will have to pay in cash in every transaction. I only saw two shops that accept credit card.

These were the things I’ve tried and tasted at Houtong Cat Village. I ate lunch at No. 68 Shop that’s rated more than 4 stars on google map and spent a little time at Cat Village cafe with a waffle and a latte before heading back to Taipei. I must say I am pretty much amazed with the price of the food. It isn’t that expensive compared to some tourist spots I have been.

Also Read Itinerary for Taichung https://everydaywithgen.com/great-itinerary-for-my-4d3n-in-taichung/