ExplainerWhy China youth find special spots to cry for stress relief, like Forbidden City, courthouses
From cemeteries to zoos and film theatres, young people are letting it all out in special places, but Beijing’s Summer Palace is a no-no
A growing number of young Chinese adults in search of emotional release are taking things to a new geographical level.
They have turned to designated so-called city cry spots such as courthouses, psychiatric hospitals, and even tourist landmarks like the Forbidden City, to freely weep in public.
Young people in China are increasingly overwhelmed by work stress, rising unemployment, economic uncertainty, and a growing sense of urban fatigue, prompting many to seek emotional release.
Experienced “crying veterans” have begun sharing lesser-known but surprisingly effective places to cry.
Some recommend courthouse entrances and cemeteries, while others choose Peking University Sixth Hospital, a well-known psychiatric facility.