The phenomenon of large-scale seasonal population movement between Wuhan and Lichuan indicates that peripheral areas of cities in China are often designated as reserved development zones due to factors such as higher land prices，the transfer of low-end industries，and relatively lower levels of management.And these areas are not the first choice of suburbanization and counter-urbanization for urban middle class.Instead，remote towns that are far away from cities and have a livable environment have become the substantive “suburbs” for the urban middle class to pursue more comfortable and relaxing living space and lifestyle，thus forming the “enclave model” of suburbanization with Chinese characteristics.The practice of “enclave model” of suburbanization is a compromise made by citizens to actively seek for their ideal “suburb”，while satisfying their suppressed demand for suburbanization.As the urbanization process in China slow down and the growth of economic development becomes moderate，it is important to fully respect and diversify the demands for suburbanization of the urban middle class and put suburbanization and counter-urbanization strategies on the agenda for China’s future economic and social development.