Houtong Cat Village
New Taipei City
Visit Houtong Cat Village
Popular places to visit
![Jiufen Old Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471021-Jiufen-Old-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Jiufen Old Street
Visiting this “Dark Street” in a former gold mining town on a mountain is like stepping back in time and … into the movie set of the anime movie Spirited Away.
![Yehliu Geopark](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/470000/470802-Yehliu-Geopark.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Yehliu Geopark
Leave the city streets behind to admire the unique rock formations and lighthouse in this rugged coastal area of northeastern Taipei.
![Shifen Old Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471025-Shifen-Old-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Shifen Old Street
During your trip to Shifen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Shifen Old Street. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
![Fulong Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/46a6a8dbe74d538e9383bf597b36a915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Fulong Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Fulong Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Fulong. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
![Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/470000/470743-Danshui-Fishermans-Wharf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
Watch the sunset, have dinner with harbor views and stroll over the Lover’s Bridge by night in this scenic spot in Taipei’s Tamsui district.
![Shifen Waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/470000/470097-Taipei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Shifen Waterfall
Escape the city to see this “Little Niagara, ” a tiered waterfall in the Keelung River. It’s the widest in Taiwan and a wonderful sight.
Things to do
![Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen and Yehliu of Taipei](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46739771/b73570ba-0694-4ff1-8ae8-e542c659d7a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
![From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4739265/8f636a10-f6d3-4e02-8533-f2a06d75c133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
![Yehliu Golden Waterfall Jiufen Shifen Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49599640/9f72c26e-cfb3-432e-b360-2621f29c90c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour
![Northern Taiwan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46938132/47e6d55b-86ee-4361-8064-d2e1a76a70e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall Day Tour
![Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049143/aef8659b-9d0d-4537-b440-e183c1d07118.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour (Departure from Ximending)
Top hotels in Houtong Cat Village
![Grand Hyatt Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21035/fce4eeec_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52430000/52424000/52423934/78494912_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13100/13054/a5f10c57_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
![Miramar Garden Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1460600/1460579/fb1d90db_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025
![Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67410000/67401500/67401439/698ba583_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
![Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14200/14153/960a5c35_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Houtong Cat Village
![Ruifang showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and waves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/470000/470536-Ruifang.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Ruifang
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Ruifang. You might want to make time for a stop at Jiufen Old Street or Jinguashi Geopark.
![Pingxi District showing a river or creek and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/470000/470297-Pingxi-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Pingxi District
Travelers like the shopping in Pingxi District, and Pingxi Old Street is a top attraction you might want to visit.
![http://www.shi-yang.com. A beautiful and unique mountainside restaurant. The lower part of the restaurant has very interesting and cozy dinning niches with the remnants of stone walls from its old farm house past. Very Zen like setting in mist of woods. Set menu of chef's specialties for the day!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4b7a6211520c8291088335b152c3c373.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Xizhi District
Travelers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
![Wanli which includes rugged coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/470000/470246-Wanli.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Wanli
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Wanli. You might want to make time for a stop at Yangmingshan National Park or Yehliu Geopark.
![Jinbaoli Old Street featuring street scenes as well as an individual femail](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/470000/470143-Taipei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Jinshan
Jinshan is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yangmingshan National Park and Fagu Mountain World Buddhist Education Park.
![Maokong Gondola featuring mountains, a high rise building and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56739-Maokong-Gondola.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Xindian
You might enjoy the river views while in Xindian. Bitan Scenic Area is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Qizhang Station or Dapinglin Station to see more of the city.
- Taipei 101
- Jiufen Old Street
- Taipei Zoo
- Yehliu Geopark
- Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- National Palace Museum
- Daan Forest Park
- Xingtian Temple
- Shifen Old Street
- Shifen Waterfall
- Waiao Beach
- Pingxi Old Street
- Maokong Gondola
- Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
- National Taiwan University of Science and Technology