Houtong Cat village Taiwan: A ‘Purrfect’ destination for cat lovers
From 6000 human residents to 200 plus furry residents, Houtong is undoubtedly one of kind town exists in this world.
HOUTONG, TAIWAN - People are avid pet lovers these day. Specially Cats and dogs are their priority to pet. But If I tell you that there is whole town owing to cats only. Houtong is a village in Ruifang District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is inhabitant of more then 200 cats. That's why it is also a Houtong Cat village or Houdong Cat City. . This city has a really interesting history as well.
Old name of Houtong is Kau-tong that means " Monkey Cave". Because in old times it was suppose to be a town of monkeys. There are ancient caves verifying this theory as well. But in 1920s when Taiwan was a Japanese colony, coal was discover here.
Soon Taiwan becam...