Introduction

Public sleeping in China reveals a fascinating tapestry of urban social dynamics. Ma Jucchao serves as a gathering spot for day laborers who work in the nearby E. Zhuang Industrial Zone. With all his belongings packed into a suitcase and a backpack, a 35-year-old man walks the streets unsure of where to spend the night. His choice of accommodation depends on his available cash. When he runs out of it, there's no option but to spend nights on the streets in all weathers.