Originally named Houtong Cave, Houtong got its name because of the appearance of apes and monkeys nearby. However, what attracts tourists now are the gathering of cats here. Houtong is an original mountain town, divided into the old mining site and the cat village by the railway. In 2008, a cat lover organized a cat photography activity in Houtong. They uploaded these photos to the Internet and were warmly welcomed by many cat lovers. Here, you can have close contact with cats and enjoy the style and features of mountain village houses and ancient streets. If you are tired of taking pictures of cats on the winding paths, you might as well visit the souvenir shops in the town. Here, various cat-themed items are sold, such as mobile phone chains, wallets and so on. The snack stalls also sell cat-shaped snacks, which will simply melt your heart. Opening hours: Open all day throughout the year. Service facilities: Barrier-free service: Barrier-free entrance. Tips: There are four characteristic star cats in Houtong, which are known as the ‘Four Heavenly Kings’, namely ‘Runny Nose, Black Nose, Kirin Tail, and Big Head’. If you are lucky enough, you will meet them.
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