This spring, as “City Walk” gradually fades from the spotlight, a new leisure trend known as “Color Walk” has taken Chinese social media by storm. Participants first pick a specific color, then venture outdoors to hunt for and photograph objects or scenes that match the chosen color. Topics about Color Walk have accumulated more than 20 million views on social platforms, with netizens sharing their experiences and stories, making it a popular emotional outlet for young people.

Many internet users have posted vivid records of their Color Walk journeys. One participant who chose yellow captured photos of mango cake, pineapples, sunflowers and yellow shared bikes, inspiring countless others to discover delight in tedious (单调乏味的) daily routines. Cultural expert Zhang Yiwu from Peking University believes that Color Walk caters to young people’s need for emotional satisfaction by guiding them to find joy and beauty in busy city life. Psychotherapist Li Kunmei also points out that focusing on a specific color diverts people from pressure and anxiety, pulling them back to the present moment and allowing the brain to rest and reset.

Colors themselves carry powerful emotional effects. Soft shades of blue and green bring peace and relaxation, while bright yellow and orange boost energy and lift spirits. Colors are also closely linked to beautiful memories: green reminds people of plants and forests, while blue evokes the sky and ocean, providing gentle psychological healing. This healing function makes Color Walk more than just a casual outdoor activity, but a meaningful way to ease mental stress.

Local cultural and tourism authorities in several cities have seized this trend by launching color-themed travel routes. Zhengzhou has designed a pink route featuring peach and apricot blossoms, while Nanjing has created a green trail for visitors to appreciate willow shoots, green rice balls and tea gardens. With its high participation and focused experience, Color Walk breaks the rigid pattern of traditional city tours. It makes cities appear more vivid and helps people accumulate small but precious happy moments, fostering a strong sense of belonging and deep emotional fulfillment in urban life.

1. 1.What does Color Walk require participants to do?

A    Choose a color and photograph related objects.

B    Follow cultural expert Zhang Yiwu’s advice.

C    Post their experiences on social media.

D    Follow color-themed travel routes.

2. 2. What is Li Kunmei’s view on Color Walk?

A    It helps ease mental stress.

B    It cures severe mental diseases.

C    It needs professional guidance.

D    It demands special equipment.

3. 3. What do we know about the emotional effects of colors?

A    Blue often causes anxiety.

B    Yellow makes people calm.

C    Orange leads to tiredness.

D    Green brings a sense of peace.

4. 4. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph about Color Walk?

A    It benefits the tourism industry of cities.

B    It strengthens people’s bond with urban life.

C    It follows a fixed pattern of traditional tours.

D    It focuses on photographing city landmarks.