Nowadays, Citywalk (城市漫步) is attracting a growing number of people in China. Why is Citywalk popular among young people? Actually Citywalk is a new travel style that people can roam (漫步) around a city on foot. Young people like this style because they are busy with their work instead of spending time around. Chen Kele teaches English in Guangzhou. She took some videos about her Citywalk experience and posted them on the social media platfoms. She said she liked wandering around the city without the purpose. It was very relaxing to walk along the city with her friends, because she could communicate with local people, make more new friends and learn about the history and culture of the city. Xu Hui, a 22-year-old computer programmer in Nanjing. She said, "For me, without any plan in Nanjing, I just want to wander through its streets and enjoy the charm of the city. Maybe on my way, I can help a man who needs help to push wheelchair or a man who paints the wall in the lively summer day. Citywalk can give us a chance to enjoy a slower life style." Chen Lei is a 28-year-old doctor in Wuhan. He said, "Through the Citywalk, I can explore the unknown places, challenge myself, and build my strong will. Nowadays, many people especially teenagers, they are under a lot of pressure, the number of the students with the mental problems is increasing, Citywalk promotes young people's health mentally and physically." |
