Young people are embracing gap years — a traveler shares his couchsurfing experience

Last updated 2026-11-08 — Liang Jianwei, who started his "gap year" right after receiving his graduation certificate. The concept of a "gap year" originated in Western countries and refers to young people, either fresh out of school or having worked for only a short time, taking a break from their jobs to embark on an extended journey and experience a lifestyle different from their own social environment. School, graduation, work — this traditional...