Houtong Cat Village
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[[Houtong Cat Village Guide | North Bay Private Car Tour — Family & Creative Day Trip]
Taiwan’s cutest railway village: Houtong Cat Village
Houtong Cat Village (Houtong Cat Village), located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City, was once an important base for the gold and coal mining industries in Jiufen Mountain City. As the industry declined, the population in the village gradually decreased until a group of cats silently gathered here and changed the fate of the entire village.
Today's Houtong combines the old mining railway with lively cat culture. It is not only Taiwan's representative cat-themed village, but also a must-visit healing attraction for family travel, literary and youth photography, and self-guided travel.
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Recommended places to visit in Houtong Cat Village
More than 200 cute cats live in the village: cats shuttle between rooftops, trails, and alleys, becoming the real owners of this village.
Cat Painted Walls and Cultural and Creative Shops: The alleys are filled with cat-themed paintings, sculptures and handmade goods, which are great for taking pictures and shopping.
Cat Bridge connects the old street and the railway: the landscape bridge crossing the railway allows you to safely watch the train passing by and overlook the river valley. It is a popular photo spot.
Mining culture and railway relics: retain the original Houtong Coal Mine Museum, mine car tracks and coal washing plant to experience the cultural background of the mountain city.
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Private Car Tour to Houtong Cat Village | More comfortable and smoother
Houtong is located in a remote mountainous area and requires a transfer by train, making it difficult to reach. Using the North Bay Private Car Tour service, you can go directly to the entrance and parking point of the cat village, saving transfer and waiting time, allowing you to focus on enjoying the healing time with the cats.
Recommended combo itineraries:
Houtong Cat Village + Jiufen Old Street Stroll + Gold Museum Cultural Excursion
Family day trip: Houtong Cat Village + Pingxi sky lantern release + Shifen Waterfall natural exploration
Literary Youth Travel Photography: Cat Painted Wall + Miner Station Remains + Mountain Castle Teahouse Overview Photography
We also provide family safety seats, flexible timetable pick-up and drop-off, language guides and photography team designated pick-up services.
Travel information and reminders
Recommended visiting time: Sunny morning or evening when the light is good and cats are more active
Address: Chailiao Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City (you can find "Houtong Cat Village Visitor Center" in the navigation)
Cat Rules: Don’t feed strange food, don’t scare the cat, and please respect the cat’s space.
Recommended photo spots: Cat Bridge Observation Deck, Cat House Alley, Painted Wall + Mine Cart Ruins Background
Cat Healing × Mining Village Culture × Easy Roaming | Book Now
As the 2025 tourism trend emphasizes "healing travel × local stories × transportation integration", Houtong Cat Village is the first choice to meet these three needs. Not only are there cute cats to accompany you here, but there is also a re-lit mountain city culture.
Let North Bay Private Car Tour take you on a one-stop journey to the cultural and youth attractions in the suburbs of Taipei. Whether it is a family trip, photography creation or in-depth entertainment, we can provide the most considerate, flexible and stylish chartered itinerary.
