"I advise young people in China who can afford it to travel to Taipei, Tokyo, New York and Lhasa before turning 30, which will broaden their views. And I think those who bought houses before 35 won't have great success in their lives."

Lu Jinbo, a publisher and Web writer, said on his micro blog on Tuesday. Many netizens were skeptical about his view on buying a house and said they don't know what can be defined as great success.