Where Winds Meet Qinghe Cat Guide: Where To Find Every Furry Jerk And Magic Feline

Ancient China meets internet cat culture in Where Winds Meet, and the developers leaned into it hard.

Cats aren’t just decorative in this Wuxia RPG—they’re tied directly to your progression. Qinghe, the game’s opening area, hides dozens of felines that reward you with Exploration Points and valuable upgrades. The catch? Where Winds Meet never bothers explaining that cats come in two varieties: Cat Play kittens (regular cats you pet for rewards) and Meow Meows (challenge-giving magical cats that test your skills). This guide covers every single cat location in Qinghe so you can collect them all efficiently. (Interactive map credit to Map Genie)

The “Cat Play” Kittens (Free Exploration Points) : Where Winds Meet Qinghe

These cats ask nothing from you except a quick pet. Qinghe contains 21 of these adorable strays waiting to be discovered.

Each kitten you find contributes to your “Sentient Beings” collection while granting Area Exploration points. Consider this easy XP—just walk up and hit the “Pet” button. Ignoring these means missing out on progression and leaving lonely cats behind.

QINGHE CAT PLAY LOCATIONS

Simple finds with zero challenge requirements. Here’s the complete list.

KITTEN NAME	AREA	EXACT LOCATION
Shadowthief	General’s Shrine	Located within the shrine grounds, nestled in a corner inside the main building.
Bighead	General’s Shrine	Head to the compound’s rear entrance; this cat sits by the back doorway.
Dumpling	Crimson Cliff	Western side of the cliff, concealed in wheat near a well and some feed sacks.
Plumphen	Crimson Cliff	Positioned left of the small pond, directly on the trail toward Stonewash Strand.
Snowbelly	Palace of Annals	River’s opposite bank from the Palace (south of Crimson Cliff), lounging by the dockside.
Patchwork	Stonewash Strand	Check rooftops and side streets around the Boundary Stone.
Cloudlump	Battlecrest Slope	Western side of Northern Vow Ruins at a sandy cooking area.
Rainbowback	Battlecrest Slope	Due south of the Oddity Collector, resting inside an open-sided shed.
Stone Pit	Kilnfire Ridge	Southwest from West Heaven’s Pier boundary stone, beside large round hay bales.
Petal Cyclone	Heaven’s Pier	Just right of the Moonveil Mountain Wayfarer campfire.
Silent Drum	Heaven’s Pier	Travel to the farthest corner along the wooden pier.
Twin Tufts	Heaven’s Pier	Standing beside the General Shop Merchant’s booth.
Top Scholar	Heaven’s Pier	Inside a brewery building south of Twin Tufts, near stored grain.
Daylily	Bamboo Abode	Southeast from Northern Bamboo Grove boundary stone, on a cliff ledge between two bridges.
Wealthcall	Bamboo Abode	Close to Song Jiu and the Porcelain Kiln location.
Peach	Still Shore	Found near the medical staff at Evercare Clinic.
Peanut	Harvestfall Village	At the training grounds, positioned next to two female characters.
Snow Maiden	Flower Expanse	North of Blissful Retreat, behind a structure near chess-playing NPCs.
Landball	Blissful Retreat	Slightly northward, look for a prominent cherry blossom tree with a wooden cart.
Youngest	Blissful Retreat	Western side of the Retreat, beneath a cherry blossom tree along the riverside.
Virtuous Paw	Blissful Retreat	Along the route to the Mahjong zone, underneath a wooden archway.

Meow Meow Challenges (The Puzzles)

Meow Meows demand more than affection—they require you to prove yourself. Completing their challenges rewards you with Bells, the exclusive currency for the Meow Meow Temple Shop where you purchase cosmetics and useful items.

Qinghe hosts 31 Meow Meow challenges. These split into four categories: Will-o’-the-Wisp (timed racing challenges), Puzzles (brain teasers), Bamboo Cut (combat trials), and Cat Chase (platforming courses).

The Logic Puzzles

These challenges test your problem-solving abilities. Many require unlocking specific Mystic Skills before you can complete them. When you’re stuck, verify whether you’ve acquired the necessary skill (such as “Wind Sense” or “Meridian Touch”).

MEOW MEOW PUZZLE SOLUTIONS

Straightforward answers for every puzzle. Reference this when needed.

LOCATION	THE TASK	THE SOLUTION
General’s Shrine	Missing Statue	Locate the small statue beside the Buddha figure, pick it up, and set it into the vacant position.
Stonewash Strand	Rotating Statues	Examine the standing stone for hints. Adjust both statues until they’re oriented toward one another.
Crimson Cliffs	Wilted Plants	Gather fireflies to obtain the “Glow of Fireflies” ability. Apply it to revive the plants. The final plant sits on the overhead bridge.
Kilnfire Ridge	Statue Strikes	Inspect each statue to determine its required attack type. Strike them with the correct attacks until they face the center.
Sage’s Knoll	Cat Group	Activate the Meridian Touch skill on the gathered cats. (Obtain this ability from Yan Qiren in Stonewash Strand).
Twinbeast Ridge	Facing Tree	Study the stone’s inscription. Orient the statues toward the particular tree referenced in the clue.
Twinbeast Ridge	Lamp Logic	Consult the “Tasting Ledger.” Extinguish the currently burning lamp, then ignite the lamp positioned at the rear.
Witherwilds	Small Statues	Activate “Wind Sense” to reveal hidden small statues. Position them before the large statues with burning flames.
Witherwilds	Poison Plants	Use Celestial Seize (telekinesis) to retrieve the plants. Physical contact results in instant death.
Riverside Station	Grave Robber	Engage the robber in conversation. Deploy “Gift of Gab” to win the debate and release the trapped cat.
Still Shore	Hungry Cat	Offer the cat a fish. Purchase one from the nearby merchant or catch your own if you don’t have one.

Get out there

Whether you’re hunting Bells for cosmetics or simply can’t resist interacting with every cat you encounter, completing Qinghe’s cat collection marks your first major milestone. Now go track down every feline in the region.