Rediscover Shenzhen's beauty through color

Recently, a trend called "Color Walk" has been going viral on social media, especially on "Xiaohongshu."

Unlike the familiar "City Walk," this new take on urban exploration focuses on discovering a city through a specific color found in its natural scenery or architecture.

A yellow-themed "Color Walk" online. File photos

One netizen, "春天撒不了野 (Spring Can’t Run Wild)," shared a yellow-themed "Color Walk" online, posting photos of a bright yellow wall at Huangbeiling Station, rows of yellow shared bikes along Shenzhen’s streets, and the Shenzhen Metro’s safety notice “Beware of Pinching Injuries” set against a yellow backdrop.

Purple and pink are favorites among "Color Walk" enthusiasts.

Purple and pink have also become favorites among "Color Walk" enthusiasts. The purple flowers around the Shenzhen Art Exhibition Center, the soft pink glow of sunsets at Xiwan Mangrove Wetland Park, and the crystal lamps of OCT Harbor have all attracted widespread attention on social media.

As "小溜兔 (Little Dashing Rabbit)" put it, “I’ve always seen Shenzhen as a city that moves at full speed, but stumbling upon these romantic shades of purple and pink makes me feel at ease.”

On weekends, residents are even organizing group "Color Walks." One post titled “Searching for Green in Spring” invited members of the Longhua community to enjoy a lush “green” outing on Tanglang Mountain in Nanshan District.

More than just a walk, "Color Walk" is now regarded as a delightful way to unwind, socialize, and rediscover familiar places from a fresh perspective. Exploring a city’s colors, then sharing photos and reflections online has become a popular way to bring a little more brightness into everyday life.