History should illuminate the present and guide the future, Zhu emphasizes, adding that retracing these historic steps connects people to the city's present while inspiring thoughts about its future development.

The citywalk program represents a fresh approach to learning. "We are referred to as a walking museum or classroom," Zhu notes. "We aim to help people form more connections with historic sites. When locations like the Sihang Warehouse and Suzhou Creek become more than a name on the map, people develop a deeper love for the city."