Recently, the “city walk” has been gaining popularity among residents and tourists around China. On social platform Xiaohongshu, data shows that the number of city walk-related topic posts 【小题1】 (increase) by 700 percent over the past three months.

A city walk is a form of urban tourism originating in the UK. Unlike traditional sightseeing, 【小题2】 aims to hit famous attractions and commercial center, city walk is about “roaming”(漫步)around a city on foot, soaking up the atmosphere and 【小题3】 (explore) unusual things that even a resident of the city might not have noticed before. Such walks generally avoid famous scenic spots and shopping centers, and take you to places where you can have real interactions with the local people, eat at small 【小题4】 authentic restaurants, and gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the city. City walkers are a cast of people who possess strong 【小题5】 (curious). They are eager to engage with the city they are visiting or reside in their own way. City walkers usually find 【小题6】 a better way to feel the texture and listen to the breath of a place by “roaming” on foot. They seek pleasure more through connection than consumption, which indicates a great passion for culture. For example, in Chongqing, if you don’t take a walk, you can hardly experience the unique geographical charm of the mountainous city. City walks allow people to see the scenery and uncover the 【小题7】 (hide) knowledge.

The appeal of a city walk lies 【小题8】 the young generation’s changing attitude toward life — pursuing quality leisure time while being occupied with demanding workloads and limited time for exploration. While roaming along the road, you can entirely focus on 【小题9】 (you) and listen to your inner voice and care for what you feel. Just like Oscar Wilde once said, “To love oneself is the beginning of 【小题10】 lifelong romance.”