Clean & Cuddly — New Cat Cafe In 798
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What does it feel like to be in a cat
cafe where all the cats were once personal pets of the owner’s? In this
newly-opened shop in 798, you’ll find the answer.
安心的猫撸猫馆
(Peaceful Cat Cafe) resides deep in the 798 area, amidst other
stores that are known to few people. Since the cafe opened only less
than two months ago, the number of visitors is still on the rise —
meaning that this is the perfect time to visit.
Upon entering the
cafe, it was obvious to me that the place was different from similar
shops I’d been to. The air was fresh despite there being more than a
dozen cats; the room was neatly organized and inviting; the owner
promptly gave me covers for my shoes, a light suit for protection, and
two squirts of hand sanitizer.
Not only was the environment hygienic and comfortable, but the cats were also incredibly clean and welcoming.
Through
my conversation with the owner, I learned that all the cats in the shop
were once her personal pets, which is why she cares so much for their
health and hygiene. When I was in the cafe, she happened to be cradling
one of the kittens (named 发财 Fācái), cleaning oily residue from its
chin. “There are so many things to take care of when you’re a cat
owner,” she explained. “You have to be aware of all aspects of their
well-being.” Of course, the effort put into maintenance and care showed
overtly during my time there — unlike cats in other cat cafes, the kittens
here had soft, healthy fur and clean, adorable faces.
On the
other hand, these cats also seemed to have fun, unique personalities.
Some, like 小老虎 Xiǎo Lǎohǔ (a Devon Rex) and 水水 Shuǐ Shuǐ (an Oriental
Shorthair), are passionate “social animals”. Others like 花花 Huāhuā (a Cornish Rex) and 小美 Xiǎo Měi (a Ragdoll) are calm and collected, quietly
dozing in the corner though willing to give you a nudge if you pet them.
Some of the cats are incredibly curious and will follow you if they
smell or hear something out of the ordinary, whereas others are avid
foodies, singularly and intently focused on the can of tuna in your
hands. One of the most intriguing things to do here is just to get to
know the character of each kitten.
The owner was also happy to
share some of the stories with the cats. She told me how three of the
kittens were rescued from a sealed plastic bag, where they almost
suffocated; the smallest of the trio is still sensitive and shy in front
of people. She also explained which cats liked to fight, which often
won, which liked each other, and which was the “boss” in the cafe.
Summing
it up, Peaceful Cat Cafe is not only clean and organized but also has its
own style and personality. Some of the best things about it are the
intimate relationship between the cats and the owner (and also between
the owner and visitors), the diversity in the experience you can have,
and the overall inviting environment.
If you plan on going, the
price for one person (30-minute visit) is around RMB 70, whilst the price
for two people is about RMB 120. The ticket includes a free drink for
you, though the canned cat food is bought separately, costing RMB 40.
Find it:
1st Floor, Building 38, Courtyard 4, 798 Art District, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区798酒仙桥路四号院内38幢1层
Tel: 13240478490
Images: Hanna Wang, Dianping.com
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