Chinese YouTuber builds a fully functional Metro for his cats, and it actually works!

Chinese YouTuber Xing Zhilei, who runs the channel Xing’s World, has gone viral after building a fully functional miniature subway system, just for his cats. This elaborate DIY project took four months to complete and includes a moving train, a working escalator, tunnels, a station, and platform doors that open in sync with the carriage doors.

More than a toy:

This isn’t just a charming model. The subway mimics real-world transit systems with audio announcements, synchronized doors, and detailed design elements, leading some fans to joke that “cats in China are getting better public transit than humans in America”.

Part of a bigger kitty metropolis:

The subway station is the latest addition to Xing’s ongoing project: a sprawling Cat Town built for his pets. Past creations include a supermarket, a spa, a theater, a garage, and even a mini Cybertruck, all designed with meticulous detail to entertain his Maine Coon cats.

Challenges and engineering magic:

Xing tackled tough design challenges, like synchronizing train and platform doors and constructing a miniature escalator. Despite the complexity, his dedication and engineering skills enabled him to pull it off, earning praise for the craftsmanship.

Internet reactions:

The project instantly struck a chord online. In just a few days, the video amassed over 100,000 views, with viewers lauding its creativity. Comments ranged from admiration for the attention to detail ("It could be a movie set!") to playful banter about how the cats now have smoother rides than many human commuters