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     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,     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     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     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     5     (curious). They are eager to engage with the city they are visiting or reside in their own way. City walkers usually find     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     7     (hide) knowledge.

The appeal of a city walk lies     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     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     10     lifelong romance.”

6 . Popular Theme Parks

Holiday World

Family-run Holiday World has developed into one of the most successful regional theme parks in the US, offering unlimited free soft drinks, free parking, free sunscreen and free Wi-Fi. The park is divided into four lands, each themed around a different holiday. Understandably, given that the park is located in Santa Claus, Indiana, one of these is Christmas, with the others being Thanksgiving, Halloween and the Fourth of July.

LEGOLAND California

As one of a number of similar LEGOLAND theme parks located all over the world, LEGOLAND California was the first to open in the US. Located in Carlsbad not far from San Diego, it fits families with children aged 2-12. The park hosts a variety of attractions inspired by LEGO toys, along with a predictably large number of stores selling LEGO toys.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Belonging to one of the world’s leading movie studios, Universal Studios Hollywood features attractions showing the art of movie-making. The park is divided into three main sections—the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the Upper and Lower Lots, including Jurassic Park, The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, The Ride and Transformer, etc. Visitors can explore those sections by themselves.

SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego offers the chain’s standard selection of live shows interactive animal exhibits and other theme park attractions. Located on Mission Bay, it combines thrilling rides with up-close-and-personal experiences, and also offers children’s favorite performances starring sea lions, dolphins and even cats and dogs.

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, is the economic and     1    (culture) center of southwest China. It is linked by rail with all of China ’s major cities. Its rail link with Hanoi（河内）    2    (establish) in1901.

Kunming ’s mild climate makes it     3     good place to visit any time of the year.     4       it can be hot and humid in summer, it has cool, dry winters. The climate here is great for flowers, with more than 400 varieties    5    (plant) here. The camellia(山茶花) is the city ’s official flower. The city is also known for its green parks, such as Cuihu (Green Lake) Park with its waterways and winding paths. Younger     6    (tourist) may enjoy a visit to Daguan Park because of its food stalls.

In addition to its own charms, Kunming serves     7     a base from which people can explore the culture of ethnic groups in the area. The best known     8    (be）the Dai , Bai and Naxi. People can also visit the Yunnan Stone Forest, which has been     9    (universal) known as “the first wonder of the world” since the Ming Dynasty. The stone forest is located 120 km from Kunming,     10     (feature）impressive rock formations.

9 . Everyone loves travelling, right? Unfortunately, money can sometimes be a problem. Here are some tips for gaining better travel experience, regardless of your bank savings!

Tip 1: Decide where you’ll go based on your budget.

The cost of your trip can depend greatly on where you want to go.     1    . For example, countries like France and the UK can be pretty expensive to visit. By contrast, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia are cheaper and still offer great cultural experiences.

Tip 2:     2    .

Yes, everyone loves the luxury of a five star hotel. But sadly, in a lot of places, this is just not realistic for those on a budget. That’s why whenever I travel to countries which are expensive, I choose to stay in hostels or campsites. Hostels are a sure way to meet potential travelling companions while also saving money.     3    .

Tip 3: Don’t always rely on restaurants.

Another advantage of staying in hostels(招待所)is that you will always have access to a kitchen. Eating in a restaurant can be very expensive,     4    . Many cities have markets where you can buy fresh food and vegetables on the cheap, and you can even try to make the popular food of the country.

So you see, if you come prepared, you can easily travel the world,     5    .