Cats in the Forbidden City
Search for adorable cats in the Qing Dynasty palace from over 200 years ago!
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September 12, 2024
1 year and 324 days ago
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12 itemsAbout the Game
Search for adorable cats in the Qing Dynasty palace from over 200 years ago!
The game is set against the backdrop of the “Wànguó Lái Cháo Tú” painting created by an anonymous Qing Dynasty artist and includes 200 carefully drawn cats, creating interesting interactions with the ancient scenes and characters.
The “Wànguó Lái Cháo Tú” is a colored silk painting by an anonymous Qing Dynasty court artist, currently housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing. The painting depicts a grand and lively scene of tribute missions from various nations. It shows guests from different countries and ethnicities, dressed in colorful attire and carrying a wide array of tributes, gathering outside the Taihe Gate, waiting for an audience with Emperor Qianlong. The artwork vividly showcases the magnificence of the palace complex and the grandeur of the Qing Dynasty with nations paying tribute.
----- Game Features -----
- Relax and enjoy ancient art while playing
- Two hundred uniquely designed cats
- Comfortable and relaxing ancient music
- Adorable cat sound effects
- 100 meticulously crafted achievement icons
----- Game Tips -----
- Click the cover logo to view the HD original version of “Wànguó Lái Cháo Tú”
- Press ESC to hide or show in-game buttons
- Click the hint button in the top left corner to quickly find a cat in the scene; can be used once every 60 seconds
The game is set against the backdrop of the “Wànguó Lái Cháo Tú” painting created by an anonymous Qing Dynasty artist and includes 200 carefully drawn cats, creating interesting interactions with the ancient scenes and characters.
The “Wànguó Lái Cháo Tú” is a colored silk painting by an anonymous Qing Dynasty court artist, currently housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing. The painting depicts a grand and lively scene of tribute missions from various nations. It shows guests from different countries and ethnicities, dressed in colorful attire and carrying a wide array of tributes, gathering outside the Taihe Gate, waiting for an audience with Emperor Qianlong. The artwork vividly showcases the magnificence of the palace complex and the grandeur of the Qing Dynasty with nations paying tribute.
----- Game Features -----
- Relax and enjoy ancient art while playing
- Two hundred uniquely designed cats
- Comfortable and relaxing ancient music
- Adorable cat sound effects
- 100 meticulously crafted achievement icons
----- Game Tips -----
- Click the cover logo to view the HD original version of “Wànguó Lái Cháo Tú”
- Press ESC to hide or show in-game buttons
- Click the hint button in the top left corner to quickly find a cat in the scene; can be used once every 60 seconds
