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Houtong Cat Village

A sight in Houtong, Jiufen and Pingxi, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Houtong Cat Village in Houtong, Jiufen and Pingxi
Photo: 夏羽晞（MiNa） · Google

Why go

Former coal-mining village now home to dozens of resident cats.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Jiufen and Pingxi, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is A-Gan Yi Taro Balls, 2.8 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Houtong
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Jiufen and Pingxi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    A-Gan Yi Taro Balls

    Hillside shop serving chewy taro and sweet potato balls in shaved ice or warm soup.

    Food · 2.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    A-Mei Teahouse

    Red-lantern teahouse on Jiufen's stairway, a classic spot for oolong with a view.

    Drinks · 2.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Jiufen Old Street

    Narrow lanes of tea houses and snack shops climbing a hillside above the sea.

    Activity · 3.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Gold Museum, Jinguashi

    Former Japanese-era gold mine with a walk-in tunnel and a 220 kg gold bar to touch.

    Sight · 3.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Teapot Mountain Trail

    Short, steep hike to a rocky summit over the coast and the Yin Yang Sea.

    Outdoors · 4.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Golden Waterfall

    Roadside cascade stained gold by minerals from old mine workings.

    Outdoors · 4.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Houtong Cat Village is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Jiufen and Pingxi

Houtong Cat Village is our only sight pick in Jiufen and Pingxi; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Jiufen and Pingxi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Jiufen and Pingxi run from 17°C in January to 28°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Houtong Cat Village itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Jiufen and Pingxi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Jiufen and Pingxi weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Houtong Cat Village, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Houtong Cat Village, Guangfu Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224
Coordinates
25.08695, 121.82750
Destination
Jiufen and Pingxi, Taiwan

Houtong Cat Village: quick answers

How much time do you need at Houtong Cat Village?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Houtong Cat Village. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Houtong Cat Village?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: It is right by Houtong station on the way to Shifen.

Is Houtong Cat Village free?

Yes, we list Houtong Cat Village as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Houtong Cat Village?

Houtong Cat Village is at Houtong Cat Village, Guangfu Village, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Houtong Cat Village?

Houtong Cat Village appears on Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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