Recognizing the need for affordable and accessible housing, Taizhou – located in East China's Jiangsu province – has launched an initiative offering free accommodation to young talents seeking employment or entrepreneurial opportunities within the city.
The program provides up to 14 days of complimentary lodging annually, aiming to alleviate the burden for young professionals.
Eligibility:
* Recent university graduates and young talents within two years of graduation are eligible.
* Certain cities (districts) extend the age limit to 40 for individuals with specific qualifications (a master's degree or higher, senior vocational qualifications, an intermediate-level title).
Applications process:
1. Online applications:
* Access the "泰有引力Young" WeChat mini program.
* Under "驿站住宿券"-"苏青驿站", register using your resident ID card.
* Input your details and upload necessary supporting documents (e.g., graduation certificates, job-seeking certifications).
2. Offline consultation:
The hotel administrators will review the application within 24 hours and notify the applicant of the outcome.
3. Check-in procedure:
On receiving approval, use your resident ID card to check in at the designated hotels.
Hotel locations:
23 hotels across various county-level cities/districts of Taizhou: Four each in Jingjiang, Taixing, Xinghua, Gaogang and Hailing; three in Jiangyan; two additional flagship hotels coming soon
For inquiries or bookings:
Jingjiang city
Note: They are not listed in any particular order.
No 1 Hanting Hotel (Jingjiang People's Park)
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Contact: 0523-85180666
Address: No 68 North Renmin Road, Jingjiang city
Hanting Hotel (Jingjiang People's Park) is centrally located near shopping centers and banks. The hotel provides free parking, laundry facilities, a restaurant and a meeting room. Rooms feature amenities like 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, TV and free Wi-Fi.
No 2 1916 Designer Hotel
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Contact: 0523-84891916
Address: No 188 South Renmin Road, Jingjiang city
1916 Designer Hotel emphasizes light luxury and slow-paced living, Spanning six floors, the hotel features an intelligent self-service business area, a serene water bar section and a bright breakfast restaurant.
No 3 GME Hotel
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Contact: 0523-84811999
Address: No 38-1 Zhongzhou Road, Jingjiang city (200 meters south of the bus station)
GME Hotel, situated south of the bus station near Fuhai Plaza and Runhui International Plaza, is about 200 meters from the Bus Terminal and a 3-minute drive from the G2 Exit. Boasting convenient transportation, the hotel's rooms offer great decor and top-flight amenities – including a free fiber optic internet, a 32-inch LCD TV, individual air conditioning and 24-hour hot water.
No 4 City Comfort Inn
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Contact: 0523-82889888
Address: 1F, Building F, Commercial Centre, Phase I, Yushuiwan Garden, Jingjiang city
The City Comfort Inn is located near the People's Hospital of Jingjiang city, northeast of the main entrance. It's within a 10-minute walk to the Jingjiang Foreign Language School and is surrounded by Mazhou Park and the Wuyue Plaza Shopping Center, reachable in seven minutes by car.