In the early years Houtong had many coal mines and once had the highest output in Taiwan. After the mining industry declined and the population moved away, stray cats gravitated to the area and were cared for by local residents. Owing to the efforts of cat lovers, Houtong has become a paradise for cats, and cat-related buildings, souvenirs, and landscaping art can be found everywhere. It has attracted international media coverage and been selected one of the “World's Six Greatest Spots for Cats.” Take the train to Houtong Station, where visitors can hear songs composed by musicians accompanied by meowing cats. Trails Northern Path Jinzibei Historic Trail Length of the trail5.40km Level勇腳級 Surroundings Accomodations Shops Travel Inquiries 瑞芳區 Old Street Seaview Homestay NT$ 3000~4500 瑞芳區 Stay if you wish Homestay NT$ 3980 瑞芳區 . NT$ 5800~8800 瑞芳區 . NT$ 2500 瑞芳區 . NT$ 16000 瑞芳區 . NT$ 8000 瑞芳區 . NT$ 10000 瑞芳區 . NT$ 8000 瑞芳區 . NT$ 4400 瑞芳區 . NT$ 8200 瑞芳區 . NT$ 5000~10000 瑞芳區 .. NT$ 10000 瑞芳區 .. NT$ 10000 瑞芳區 106Homestay NT$ 3000~6000 瑞芳區 AdagioJinquashi NT$ 11600~16800 瑞芳區 A-Home (Jioufen) NT$ 5500 瑞芳區 Ample Villa NT$ 30000 瑞芳區 Backpacker rest stack NT$ 600~3000 瑞芳區 BOX INN JIUFEN NT$ 20400 瑞芳區 Box Inn Mountain NT$ 5280 瑞芳區 Cafesleep B&B NT$ 3000~4500 瑞芳區 Camellia NT$ 9000 瑞芳區 Cen pin B&B NT$ 5600 瑞芳區 Changhong(Rainbow) Homestay NT$ 3000