4,000 Youths Find a Home with Zero Cost in Gui'an

GUIZHOU, China, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Discover Guizhou:

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Just graduated, with zero rent? Ready to move in with just your luggage? Is there really such a "magical opportunity"?

In 2025, Gui'an New District in Guizhou completed two youth communities—Anchao • Yunlan and Anchao • Xingyao—and innovatively launched a "free housing" policy for talent. Eligible recent college graduates can live rent-free for one year. So far, seven batches of housing units have been successfully released, providing a "home" for over 4,000 young people.

"I had some bad experiences renting before, but here I feel secure. The room is well-decorated and fully furnished, and it's close to the subway station, which is very convenient." After graduating, Wu Lei became one of the first residents of the Anchao • Yunlan community. The community offers fully furnished and smart-equipped apartments, with shared amenities such as laundry rooms, gyms, and study rooms all available. The first year of free rent significantly eases the housing pressure on young people.

With a stable place to live, they gain more confidence to pursue their dreams. Now working as a freelance photographer, Wu Lei travels across Guizhou for his work. In his spare time, he actively takes photos for community events, capturing life through his lens.

"As the new district develops, more young talents need to settle here. There has to be someone serving the community, and I thought if I could take on that role, it would make me feel more involved in society." After moving in, the enthusiastic Tan Shengshun voluntarily took on the role of an apartment manager, assisting with check-ins and providing 24/7 online support. Every bit of trust and gratitude from residents fills him with a sense of fulfillment. For him, this is not only his "home" but also a "big family" where he works and strives. "We're all young people, so we understand each other better. From small suggestions to organizing events, we can discuss and decide things ourselves, giving us a real sense of ownership."

The youth community innovatively implementsa "dual-triangle" governance model: an "inner triangle" formed by young people serving as building leaders, apartment managers, and dedicated grid workers, allowing them to manage themselves; and an "outer triangle" consisting of community police officers, medical staff, and comprehensive law enforcement personnel acting as "part-time grid workers," together with "dedicated grid workers" and the local community "grid leader," providing strong support. Through internal and external collaboration, governance here is no longer just management but a vibrant, youth-driven co-creation.

"When I first moved here, I wasn't familiar with Gui'an, but the community organized a 'Explore Gui'an' event, which instantly gave me a sense of belonging." The lively Yan Liting often participates in community activities such as mural painting, coffee salons, and night school training. After living here for over a year, the community has become her social hub, a place for growth, and a warm harbor."The community mural features my cat. I've had hotpot in Building 15, played Werewolf in Building 19, and visited dogs in Building 18...I have friends in every building here, and every day spent with everyone is joyful."

Centered on the service system of "housing + employment + growth," the community collaborates with universities in Huaxi University Town, vocational colleges in Qingzhen Vocational Education City, and leading enterprises in the new district. It regularly organizes vocational training, cultural night schools, and other activities, ensuring "weekly courses, monthly events, and quarterly themes," providing comprehensive resources for young people's daily lives, studies, and work. Here, young talents not only settle down and make friends but also broaden their horizons, enhance their skills, and grow personally.

From "free housing" meeting basic needs, to the "dual-triangle" model energizing governance, and then to all-round growth support—this "housing package" is filled not only with the warmth of policy but also with the sincerity of the city: an invitation to you, to chase dreams together in Gui'an. 

SOURCE Discover Guizhou