Tourists visiting a 700-year old temple in Thailand were surprised to find murals containing cartoon characters, such as the Japanese cat Doraemon, the China Central Television (CCTV) reported.

According to CCTV, the mural artist commissioned during the renovation of the ancient Wat Sampa Siw Temple eight years ago snuck in mugs of this famously blue feline simply because he "likes cats."

Other modern touches include video game-famed Angry Birds, a "Kung-Fu Panda" look-alike and an iPad were found hidden in the paintings. The additions have reportedly become an attraction in themselves and are brining in even more visitors.

Japanese cartoon character Doraemon appears in murals at the Wat Sampa Siw temple, Thailand. Photos: screen shot of CCTV

 

Japanese cartoon character Doraemon appears in murals at the Wat Sampa Siw temple, Thailand. Photos: screen shot of CCTV

 

Japanese cartoon character Doraemon appears in murals at the Wat Sampa Siw temple, Thailand. Photos: screen shot of CCTV

 

Japanese cartoon character Doraemon appears in murals at the Wat Sampa Siw temple, Thailand. Photos: screen shot of CCTV

 

Japanese cartoon character Doraemon appears in murals at the Wat Sampa Siw temple, Thailand. Photos: screen shot of CCTV

 

Japanese cartoon character Doraemon appears in murals at the Wat Sampa Siw temple, Thailand. Photos: screen shot of CCTV

 

Angry Birds make a cameo at the Wat Sampa Siw in Thailand. Photos: screen shot of CCTV

 

A mural depicts a man carrying an iPad (just as they did 700 years ago) at the Wat Sampa Siw temple, Thailand. Photos: screen shot of CCTV

 

"Kung-Fu Panda" peeks from behind some trees in a Wat Sampa Siw mural. Photos: screen shot of CCTV