Yeongcheon, Gyeongsangbuk Do, South Korea
Byeorirang Nolja
Byeorirang Nolja is a cat cafe and cat hotel on the third floor of a building opposite the Yeongcheon City Library, and describes itself as the only venue of its kind in Yeongcheon. It is run as a non-commercial cafe supported by local cat carers who feed street cats, and all income goes to the cats. The owners encourage visitors to interact calmly with the cats rather than just handle them. Admission covers two hours and includes a bottled drink, and a stamp card gives a free visit after ten. Parking is available in front of the entrance, in the public car park behind the building or at the library opposite. Opening hours vary, so check the cafe's Instagram before visiting.
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