CITY WALKS STEP UP IN POPULARITY

Organized cultural, historical tours finding favor with travelers, residents

For Fang Rui walking the streets of Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, 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 after studying overseas for several years. After she returned home she found that walking through the city, visiting and observing cultural and historical sites, gave her life new meaning.

In May, Fang organized a free city walk for around 50 people who came from all over the country to experience a deeper connection with Nanjing.