Cat Cafes in Shantou, Guangdong

Shantou, Guangdong

Mao Yin is a cat cafe in the Xingfuli Yaju complex beside the China Resources Center off Jinsha Road in Longhu, Shantou. The wood-panelled room is home to a good number of friendly cats, and staff introduce each cat's character. Visitors are given disinfectant on arrival and a lint roller when they leave, and order coffee or other drinks.

Shantou, Guangdong

Zhong Yi Zhi Mao is a cat cafe on the ground floor of the Wei Space building on the north side of the Xinghu City complex on Shanchong Road in Longhu, Shantou. Its cats include Ragdolls, Golden Shaded British Shorthairs and gingers, and staff know each cat's name and temperament. Visitors pay a set price that includes drinks, and lint rollers are handed out at the door. The shop also offers bead-craft (pindou). The cats are liveliest in the morning, and weekend afternoons can mean a short wait.

Shantou, Guangdong

Wuhou de Mao is a long-running cat cafe in the Bixiazhuang residential area of Longhu, Shantou, about fifty metres in from the Qihe clothing shop. Around ten cats live in the Japanese-style room, including a friendly ginger that settles on visitors' laps. Visitors wash their hands and put on a gown provided by the shop, and each guest orders at least one drink; the hand-brewed coffee is well regarded. Afternoons are the quietest time to visit.

Shantou, Guangdong

Fengzi de Dian is a cafe and guesthouse in the hills above Qing'ao Bay on Nan'ao Island, in Houlan Village. The castle-style building has cat murals, a garden with fountains and a viewing terrace looking over the bay, and a group of friendly cats lives on the premises. Non-staying visitors order coffee or drinks to spend time with the cats. The road up is narrow and steep, so it is easiest to reach by car or taxi.