EP.3 of The Planners - Off-Plan Travel

In this thread, we will take all cat lovers, cat slaves, and even those who have cat slaves as partners on a journey.

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Let's venture into the cat village together.

Hou Tong: The Cat Village

This phrase refers to a village in Taiwan known as "Hou Tong" or the "Cat Village."

Easily accessible from the capital, Taipei

We were introduced by a Taiwanese junior.

If your girlfriend loves cats, you absolutely must take her here.

In this case, how could I possibly miss the opportunity to bring the little pig to meet the little cat?

The journey from Taipei...

You can take either the TRA or a regular train.

We opted to begin our journey at Taipei Main Station.

(The station master is very willing to take a picture with the pig.)

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The direct flight fare from Taipei to Cat Village is

Only 56 TWD.

The train we are riding is an ordinary train.

We arrived at Taipei Main Station around 10 am.

Head straight to the ticket counter.

The staff was excellent and could communicate in English.

No need to worry about it.

This train line is quite busy.

As it passes through Ruifang Station.

From Ruifang, you can take a bus to Jiufen.

Public transportation (not with a tour group)

This allows us to connect with the local people and experience the place in a more authentic way.

The people in this country are generally very good at following the rules.

No eating or drinking is allowed on public transportation.

(We were both stuffing rice balls into our mouths while taking pictures. T^T I'm so sorry, Taiwanese people. I was really hungry.)

After a short journey of about an hour from Taipei, we arrived at Hou Tong Station.

There is a cat village.

Hou Tong Station is adorned with various cat-themed decorations, delighting cat lovers.

As soon as he stepped off at the station, the cat-loving dog, Pig, seemed 200% happier.

Perhaps due to the embellishment, everything has become a cat.

The atmosphere is very cute and endearing.

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The station also features a giant cat statue, "Mr. Meow Station Master," where visitors can take photos on the ground floor.

Upon arriving at the Cat Village (a short walk across the bridge from the station).

It's time to go on a wild chase to catch the mischievous kitty! 🐈💨

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(Look at what she's doing!)

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Upon arrival, trust me.

For the pig is also like that.

Let's explore the adorable charm of our feline companions.

This is the first kitten we encountered.

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The child's sleepy expression suggests they are not in the mood for visitors.

At this cat village, tourists are free to greet, play with, or request photos from the resident felines.

However, be cautious of local cats that may be in a bad mood, as you might end up with scratches.

The first calf was drowsy, while the second calf clearly showed signs of…

Leave me alone!!!

I want to sleep.

The third younger sibling is hiding behind the pillar.

The atmosphere is so relaxing that I don't want anyone to enter my personal space.

**It can be observed that the front legs are firmly hooked onto the pole.**

We encountered the fourth sibling during our stroll.

The child is playing and lying across the road.

The fifth kitten appears quite frightened, possibly due to its young age or recent arrival.

Upon encountering the kitten, it was threatened by the resident cat. ><!!

The various cats in this cat village can play with him.

However, as is well known, cats can be somewhat temperamental creatures.

Be gentle and observe the body language of the animal you want to play with.

This place is home to a diverse range of cat breeds and colors.

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And importantly... a variety of sizes = =

The scenery of houses and buildings is the atmosphere outside the city.

The small, cozy houses have been transformed into souvenir shops for cat lovers or restaurants serving a variety of savory and sweet dishes.

This is another shop with a lovely atmosphere.

However, we did not choose to enter this restaurant because another one caught our eye.

The interior of the shop reflects the village's renowned reputation.

A tabby cat lives naturally with its owner, as he leaves the door open in case the cat gets bored and wants to meet the neighbors.

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The two of us stopped at 217 Cafe.

A friendly-looking elderly man, the owner of the shop, stood beckoning customers like a beckoning cat in front of the store.

Lured by the charm of the old man, we found ourselves drawn into the shop.

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The establishment offers a diverse selection of beverages and hearty savory dishes.

Let's take a look at the atmosphere of the restaurant.

There are many postcards and souvenirs available.

And everything is Meow's pattern.

Although the shop is not very large,

However, it can also be used effectively to display souvenirs.

and designated as a zone for sitting and eating and drinking.

In your uncle's shop, there are two kittens.

We didn't hesitate to support the uncle.

With a cup of coffee.

And 1 plate of waffles.

The order is small because we will be traveling to Jiufen afterwards.

With empty stomachs, they set out to explore the area in search of delicious food.

However, I must be honest, the waffle was not delicious at all. T^T Although the coffee was decent, the dessert was simply…

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No problem, it was a good experience.

While munching on snacks.

The pig walked over and grabbed its favorite things to sit and write.

This is a postcard to send back to me in Thailand.

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In Taiwan, many places that sell postcards offer to mail them for you, but you need to provide the stamps.

You can write the address in Thai.

However, the destination country must be clearly stated, such as THAILAND.

(This is an image of a pig interfering with writing.)

Before leaving the shop, the pig wrote a note for the uncle and the Thai friends who visited.

Upon closer inspection, one can discern numerous familiar linguistic patterns.

In fact, there are quite a few Thai tourists here as well.

Along the way, we continued to encounter many adorable shops related to cats.

The scenic views and atmosphere make this place an ideal spot for enjoying fresh air, just like Alishan.

The village is surrounded by nature, with some buildings interspersed, but not so many as to detract from the original character of the place.

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(The pig complained that I haven't been posting many pictures of him, so I'm posting one now. Please don't get tired of my face yet! ><!!)

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Looking fierce.

(Whose fan is that?)

Upon crossing the bridge back to the opposite side, which is the lower level of the station.

There are still shops selling cat-themed items, as well as rice shops.

The journey to Jiufen involved a train ride back to Ruifang, followed by a bus journey up the mountain, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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Fortunately, we spoke with the owner of 217 Cafe to find a faster and more convenient way, as we were short on time.

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The kind uncle, acting as the host, took out his mobile phone and called the taxi center to inquire about the price, to see if we could afford it, to travel directly to Jiufen from the cat village, as it only takes 20 minutes!!!

Our uncle specifically instructed us not to pay more than 300 TWD.

He handed me the phone to speak with the officer, and we agreed on a price of 300 baht, as the uncle had suggested.

The driver will arrange a pick-up location and provide the vehicle's registration number. Passengers simply need to cross the bridge to the station side and wait.

In our next review, we will take everyone on an adventure to Jiufen, but we may not stay until nightfall. This is because our itinerary includes plans to visit another amazing place in Taipei at night.

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Stay tuned for our next review of Jiufen.

Thank you.