Cat Cafes in Shenzhen, Guangdong

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Tangmiao Cafe is a bright orange coffee shop on the ground floor of a residential block in Yuanling New Village, Futian, about 400 metres from Exit C of Tongxinling station on Lines 3 and 6. The owners set aside a separate room for rescued stray cats, which visitors can go in to stroke, and the rest of the cafe is decorated with cat murals and ornaments. It opened in 2021 and is known for its cakes and coffee; there is also a small courtyard and a large room used for work and parties. Diners enter through the east gate of the estate on Yuanling 1st Street.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

GODITCAT is a long-running cat cafe in the Tianjian Fashion Space building opposite the Uniwalk mall in Bao'an's Xin'an Subdistrict, about eight minutes on foot from exit F of Bao'an Center station. More than 20 cats live on the two floors, among them Exotic Shorthairs, British Shorthairs, Ragdolls, Chinchillas and Dragon Li cats, and each wears a coloured collar with a name tag. Visitors put on shoe covers and wash their hands before entering. Packages include a drink, a snack and cat treats, with no time limit.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

MR.CAT is a cat cafe on the ground floor of the Xili Lantian Garden residential compound on Tongfa Road in Nanshan, about 300 metres from Liuxiandong station on Metro Line 5. The resident cats include Ragdolls, British Shorthairs and other common breeds, and teaser wands are provided free of charge. The menu has fruit teas, iced desserts and fried snacks. It is a popular stop for office workers from the nearby Xili and Liuxiandong business parks after work.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Huajian Yihu Mao is a cat cafe in a flat in the Longguang Jiuzuan residential complex on Minbao Road in Minzhi, Longhua, near Hongshan station on Metro Lines 4 and 6. About 15 well-kept cats live in the room, including a sociable ginger cat, and staff introduce each cat's name and character. Visitors order a drink and can stay for the afternoon; the seating is roomy and comfortable.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Mao Xiaozhu is a cat cafe at the end of a corridor on the 30th floor of the Sculptor's Home (Diaosu Jiayuan) tower on Zhongkang Road in Shangmeilin, Futian, about ten minutes on foot from exit G of Shangmeilin station on Lines 4 and 9; it is in the taller of the two towers. The bright two-level loft has city views and is home to Ragdolls, British Shorthairs, Devon Rex and other breeds, plus a resident Shiba Inu. Visitors pay an entry fee that includes a drink or order a set package, wear shoe covers, and register at the building entrance. Holiday visits are best booked, and children should call ahead.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Heymao is a cat cafe on the 17th floor of the east tower of the Department Store Plaza building on Shennan East Road in Luohu's Dongmen shopping district, diagonally across from the Dongmen-ting food street; the lift entrance is to the left of a dessert shop. The room is spacious and clean, and staff introduce each cat's name and temperament before visitors start playing. Drinks and coffee are served.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Yuzhou Lianmeng is a pet store and pet cafe on the ground floor of the Longze Rongyuan complex on Jianshe Road in Longhua. Visitors can spend time with cats and dogs in the interaction area, and the cats have their own glass-walled rest rooms. The room is disinfected regularly. The business also sells pets, pet food and supplies.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Loushang is a cat cafe on the 23rd floor of Tower A of Carrianna Plaza in Luohu, near exit C of Guomao station on Metro Line 1 and a short walk from the Luohu border crossing, which makes it a common stop for visitors from Hong Kong. The cats share the room with a few small exotic pets. Board games and cat treats are available, and the clean, tidy room suits groups who want to spend an afternoon playing and feeding the cats.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

The Houhai flagship of Mile Guaiguai, a Shenzhen pet store chain founded in 2019, has a cat cafe on the basement level of Building B of the Houhai Hui complex, beside the water plaza and close to exits A and E of Houhai station on Line 2. Visitors put on disposable socks and slippers before entering the cat room, where many pedigree cats, including affectionate Exotic Shorthairs, wander between the seats while guests drink coffee. The store sells cats and also offers grooming, spa treatments and boarding.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

You Miao is a cat and dog cafe on the 22nd floor of Tower B of the Fujian Building on Caitian Road in Futian, near exit E of Gangxia station. Several dozen animals live here: more than 30 cats, many of them Ragdolls and Golden British Shorthairs, along with Devon Rex, tabby and tuxedo cats, and a pack of puppies and small dogs that greet visitors. Visitors buy single or double entry packages, with cheaper rates on weekdays.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Xiang Chuzou de Mao is a cat cafe on the sixth floor of the Caihong (Rainbow) Building in Futian's central business district, about 100 metres from exit A of Gangxia station on Metro Line 1. The room is clean and bright, and the cats are well fed and photogenic. Visitors put on shoe covers, buy a two-hour package (cheaper on weekdays), and can feed the cats, watch films or play board games.

Shenzhen, Guangdong

Miao Xiaoguan is a small animal cafe on the 15th floor of the east tower of the Department Store Plaza building on Shennan East Road in Dongmen, Luohu, next to a dessert shop. Visitors can spend time with cats, dogs and pet pigs while ordering drinks.