China's burned-out young urbanites flock to 'youth nursing homes'

Simple lodgings offer relaxed atmosphere and escape from pressures of city living

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Rural guesthouses, such as this one pictured in Suzhou, are becoming increasingly popular with China's young urbanites eager to escape the pressures of city life. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)

KOHEI FUJIMURA, Nikkei staff writer

SUZHOU, China -- A new type of travel destination is trending among young Chinese people: not the photo-worthy hot spots that dominated trends in 2023, but simple rural lodgings where urbanites can relax and unwind.

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