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A French bakery has become a tourist attraction in Nanping township, which is part of Zhuhai, a coastal city in Guangdong province.

Papa Romantic, located in Beishan community, attracts a large number of Chinese and foreigners alike. After     1     (taste)the bakery’s bread, some Chinese students who have returned from abroad have expressed admiration, while foreigners who lived in Zhuhai but moved to other Chinese cities such as Beijing     2     (continue) to have bread and pastries from the shop     3     (ship) to them.

The bakery is a welcoming environment for those who want to sit and enjoy authentic French cuisine.

On one side is a well-preserved old ancestral hall, and on the other side are lush trees that provide shade     4     the sun. The shop has a bright storefront, and the aroma of the bread, the aluminum tables and the chairs under sun umbrellas display a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle.

At Papa Romantic, the best-selling items include baguettes, croissants, sandwiches, crepes and cookies. In addition, some unique treats such as fig bread and colorful macrons are also popular among young customers.

Owner and baker Ronan Salaun,     5     comes from the Brittany region of France, said the ingredients at his bakery     6     (import), and he refuses to use chemicals or additives in his food.

    7     his friends return to France, they know they need to bring him some crystal salt from a natural salt pond in France. The black pepper he uses comes from Madagascar.

“Simple things are important, and the quality of salt and pepper makes a big difference,” Salaun said.

While remaining true to his French roots, he has also taken into consideration the dietary habits of Chinese people. “Chinese locals prefer soft crust bread, while French like the crusty one. I sell both kinds. I can’t just maintain the original characteristics; I must adapt to locals’ preferences,” he said.

A former mechanical engineer, Salaun, was sent by a Hong Kong company to work at a furniture factory in Wanzai township, Zhuhai, in November 2000. He said he couldn’t have imagined how much his life would change with that move.

At that time, Wanzai was a tiny town     8     (border) Macao known for its flower trade.

For Salaun, life in Wanzai seemed simple and rustic. He remembers    9     when he wanted to take a bath, he had to heat the water up with firewood and then transport the water in a bucket to the bathtub.

Although the living and working conditions were not as favorable as     10     abroad, Salaun grew to love Zhuhai, which is located at the mouth of the Pearl River.

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City Walks step up in popularity

For Fang Rui, walking the streets of Nanjing and taking in the buildings and culture of the historical city is almost a daily routine.

Born and raised in Nanjing, the 28-year-old works as a landscape designer in the city     1     studying overseas for several years.

In May, Fang organized a free city walk for around 50 people     2     came from all over the country to experience a deeper connection with Nanjing. She chose to walk in Xinan Li, a tourist area that is not as popular as other Nanjing landmarks. The district has preserved various historical buildings, with the most well-known being the former residence of the scholar Gan Xi, which     3     (build) during the reign of the Qing Emperor Jiaqing (1796-1820). Designing city-walk routes like Fang’s requires time and effort. Fang said she spent about a month     4     (research) routes for Nanjing’s southern area and adjusted the walking map three times.

The origins of city walks     5     be traced back to London, England. Originally, city walks referred to guided tours     6     participants followed a planned route under the guidance of tour conductors, with a strong emphasis on discovering the city’s history, culture, landscapes, and other aspects.

For tourists     7     locals not fully familiar with a city’s history and culture, the organized walks are an authentic and immersive(沉浸的) experience. Walk organizers are passionate and care about a city’s cultural heritage. They also have a more personalized and deeper understanding of their city,     8     goes beyond just visiting iconic landmarks. Gradually, the concept of city walks, which emphasizes the quiet appreciation of urban lifestyle and cultural atmosphere,     9     (gain) popularity worldwide.

The appeal of city walk is particularly resonant (共鸣) with the younger generation, who frequently find     10     caught up in demanding work schedules, thereby limiting their time for local exploration. The growing trend of city walk reflects a changing attitude towards life, embracing a warmer, more relaxed, and slower-paced lifestyle.