Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Chinese Man Chooses Cave Life, Rejects Societal Norms
Min, a man in China, decided to live in a cave instead of working in the city.
He didn't like his job and had a lot of debt.
He traded land for a cave and fixed it up.
Now, he spends his days growing food and reading.
He thinks getting married is not a good idea and shares his life online, where many people follow him.
Min Hengcai, 35, chose to live in a cave in Sichuan, China, rejecting city life.
He was a ride-hailing driver with significant debt and quit due to job dissatisfaction.
Min exchanged land for cave access and spent $6,000 to create a simple home.
He lives a simple life farming, reading, and spending on essentials.
Min views marriage as undesirable and shares his life on social media, gaining 40,000 followers.
- Who
- Min Hengcai, a 35-year-old man.
- What
- A man chose cave living over city life and societal norms.
- When
- After quitting his job approximately four years ago.
- Where
- In a cave in Sichuan province, China.
- Why
- He found work and marriage undesirable, seeking a simpler life.
Criticism
Support
Social Perception
Criticism
Some online users labeled Min as 'tang ping' (lying flat).
Support
Others praised him as a 'true philosopher' for rejecting societal norms.
- Name
- Min Hengcai
- Age
- 35
- Former Job
- Ride-hailing driver
- Location
- Sichuan province, China
- Cave Cost
- $6,000
- Debt
- $42,000
- Social Media Followers
- 40,000
