Catple Heaven Ilsan Tanhyeon

Paju, Gyeonggi Do · 1.5 mi / 2.5 km

Table A is an indoor zoo and animal cafe on the 20th floor of the Park View Terrace building on Soricheon-ro in Yadang-dong, Paju, about five minutes on foot from exit 2 of Yadang Station. Dozens of cats live here alongside alpacas, fennec foxes, meerkats, raccoons, prairie dogs and reptiles, and the venue also has a large rooftop garden and a 4.5 m aquarium; it describes itself as Paju's only registered zoo. Entry covers two hours, with extra time charged by the hour, and applies from 12 months of age; babies under 12 months and strollers are not admitted, and children under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian. Mixed animal snacks are sold, outside food is not allowed, and parking is free for three hours. Opening hours are 10 am to 8 pm, with last entry at 7 pm.

Goyang, Gyeonggi Do · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km

Nyangi Noriteo is a cat cafe in unit 207 of La Festa building E on Mugunghwa-ro in Janghang-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, part of the La Festa shopping streets in central Ilsan. About 40 cats of various breeds live here, many with their own backstories, and the cafe says it puts the cats first and is a quiet place to stay for a long time. Entry is charged per person. Staff also give advice to people thinking about getting a cat and help with behaviour problems in cats kept at home. Visitors cannot bring their own cats. The cafe is open every day, from noon on weekdays and 11 am at weekends, until 10 pm, and building E has its own car park.

Goyang, Gyeonggi Do · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km

Nyangi Sidae is a long-running cat cafe on the third floor of the Crystal Building on Jungang-ro 1275beon-gil in Janghang-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, about five minutes on foot from exit 2 of Jeongbalsan Station, behind Homeplus. It has been open since 2010 and does not sell cats; the resident cats are cared for as family by experienced staff, and the cafe puts weight on hygiene, health care and cats that approach visitors of their own accord. Entry can be bought on its own or as a set with a basic drink, and visitors can buy one churu each as well as chicken treats. Groups and solo visitors are both welcome, and parking is in the building car park. The cafe opens at noon on weekdays and 10 am at weekends and public holidays, and closes at 10 pm.

Goyang, Gyeonggi Do · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km

Jipsaui Haru Ilsan is a rescue cat cafe on the second floor of the Aladin used bookstore building on Jungang-ro 1275beon-gil in Janghang-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang. Part of the entry revenue pays for food, vet bills and better living conditions for the abandoned cats who live there, so each visit doubles as a donation. Visitors are asked to let the cats approach at their own pace and not to pick them up or chase them, and children need adult supervision. Entry includes a drink, with a reduced rate for children under 36 months, and chicken and churu treats are sold. Outside food is not allowed. The cafe is open every day, from noon on weekdays and 11 am at weekends, until 10 pm, and the building car park offers two hours free.

Goyang, Gyeonggi Do · 2.6 mi / 4.3 km

Nyangtte Mokjang is a cat cafe on the second floor of the Dreamworld building, home to a Daiso, on Jeongbalsan-ro in Janghang-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, about 500 m from exit 1 of Jeongbalsan Station and facing the Western Dome. It is known for a wide range of breeds, from Munchkins to Maine Coons and Ragdolls, and the cats are used to people and readily climb onto laps and shoulders. Entry is charged per person, and bottled drinks, churu and chicken treats are sold separately. The cafe is a convenient stop combined with a meal or a walk around the Western Dome area. It opens at noon and closes at 8 pm, and is closed on Mondays.

Paju, Gyeonggi Do · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km

Nolmyeon Myohanyang is a reservation-only cat cafe in Wadong-dong, in the Unjeong new town of Paju, where each party books a private room and has the cats to itself; it describes itself as Korea's first private-room cat cafe. The cats are imported pedigree British Shorthairs and Longhairs in several colours, including short-legged lines, and Devon Rexes. Rooms range from single and kids' rooms to couple rooms and rooms for up to eight people, booked in 60 or 90-minute slots through Naver, KakaoTalk open chat or by phone up to an hour ahead. Seating is on the floor to stay at the cats' eye level, children aged 8 and under must come with a guardian, and outside food, toys and animals are not allowed. The cafe is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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