'Paws' at Beijing's Palace Museum woo visitors

Baidian'er, a stray cat which lived at Forbidden City before its death, won the hearts of Chinese netizens by correctly predicting the winners of World Cup 2018 games. /VCG Photo

Giant statues of cats are on display near the Gate of Divine Prowess at Beijing's Palace Museum, with visitors flocking to the site to take pictures with these little stars. /VCG Photo

The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is home to about 200 stray cats, some of which are believed to be the offspring of royal cats raised by emperors and their concubines in ancient times. /VCG Photo

The cats, each of which has a own unique name, play an important role in guarding the museum against rats. /VCG Photo

Baidian'er, a stray cat which lived at Forbidden City before its death, won the hearts of Chinese netizens by correctly predicting the winners of World Cup 2018 games. /VCG Photo

Giant statues of cats are on display near the Gate of Divine Prowess at Beijing's Palace Museum, with visitors flocking to the site to take pictures with these little stars. /VCG Photo

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