[Yunlin Attractions]Going to School with Cats: Dingxi Painted Cat Village

Dou Di’s Mom

The “Cats on the Roof” and “Cat Elementary School” in Dingxi Community, Yunlin, were jointly developed by students from Huwei University of Science and Technology and local residents, centered around the theme of “cats,” to create a painted cat village unique to Dingxi. The community features numerous 3D cat murals where you can interact with the cats and take photos. Bring Dou Dou and Di Di to find these adorable little cats and enjoy a fun day of school with them.

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Actually, we visited four years ago when this place was very popular and crowded. Back then, there was only the Cats on the Roof. Later, the Cat Elementary School was added. This time, we got to visit both spots in one trip, and you can also combine it with nearby attractions → Chenglin Agarwood Forest Scent Museum, which feels like stepping into a hidden paradise.

The Cats on the Roof and Chenglin Agarwood Scent Museum are about an 8-minute drive apart.

The community isn’t large, but along the way, you’ll see cats in various poses painted on walls, bus stops, and ticket booths. You can even interact by holding an umbrella and waiting for the bus with the cats.

The walls along the road are covered in beautiful murals, with cats visible everywhere.

There are also stunning 3D landscape paintings on the iron gates. Sitting on the chairs makes it feel like you’ve truly stepped into the painting.

Each painting has a strong sense of depth. Walking up the stairs feels like entering the painting. Dou Dou climbed the steps hoping to high-five the cat in the mural—limited by height, this was the best high-five she could manage… haha.

The Cats on the Roof is a mini “cat house park,” featuring many cute 3D cats playing inside.

A kitten swinging.

Playing hide-and-seek with the cats.

Dou Dou decides to hide here and wait for the cats to find her…

The lifelike cats are all so adorable and cute.

Ding-dong-ding~ Di Di and the kittens are having class together.

The most attentive kitten raises its paw to ask a question.

A passing cat

Dou Dou and the cats having afternoon tea

The drinking cat, who pees right after drinking… so funny.

A huge semi-3D cat mural that feels like sitting in the cat’s lap.

The cats on the table and chairs seem to be cuddling with resting visitors.

The 2017 Taiwan Lantern Festival lantern “Cats on the Roof”

After playing at the Cat House Park, continue walking for just 1 minute to reach the “Cat Elementary School.”

Take a closer look—the walls are also covered in many cats. Di Di keeps trying to pet them.

This painting is so beautiful—two little cats sitting on the roof admiring the moon.

A giant cat flower bed at the corner waves as if welcoming everyone.

Di Di and the cats go fishing together, working together to pull the fish up.

Dou Dou and the cats take a selfie together, 1-2-3, say cheese.

The walls along the way are all painted with colorful murals—remember to watch out for passing cars when taking photos!

"Kitty Kindergarten" is slightly larger than the cat house park we just visited.

Little cats in uniforms are getting ready to go to school!

Huge postcards with unique DouDou & Didi stamps.

The tree-shaded fish bone rest area is a great spot to cool off and watch kids running around the park.

The cats’ open-air classroom.

The school bell rings—everyone, quickly take your seats, the teacher is about to start class. DouDou & Didi are also joining the cats in class.

DouDou takes the stage to perform.

The cats are all bigger than Didi.

The park’s walls are painted with cats from around the world—the Free Cat God holds a fish in hand, and there’s also an ancient Egyptian cat statue nearby.

A cat holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Let your imagination run wild and blend into the 3D painted scenes. Have fun with the cats in Dingxi Community—“Cats on the Roof” and “Kitty Kindergarten” are perfect spots for family or parent-child outings!

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Address: No. 56-1, GuoXi, DingXi Li, Huwei Township, Yunlin County

[DouDou & Didi’s Adorable Cat Adventure - Original Source: [Yunlin Attractions] Cats on the Roof / Kitty Kindergarten, Going to School with the Cats]