Official Clarification: No Fee for Flourishing Citywalk, 520 Yuan Rumor Pure Fiction!

Recently, the TV series "Flourishing" sparked rumors, claiming that Flourishing Citywalk charges 520 yuan for a 3-kilometer walk. However, an investigation by the Shanghai debunking platform revealed that this claim is baseless.

The Shanghai debunking platform searched multiple online travel service platforms and social media using keywords such as "Shanghai Citywalk" and "Flourishing Citywalk" but found no images of "3 kilometers Citywalk charging 520 yuan" quoted by hosts. There is also no mention of any fee-related services associated with "Flourishing Citywalk."

In the search results with "Shanghai Citywalk" as the main theme, there are some fee-based guided tour services. However, they mainly focus on explaining historical buildings in areas such as Hengfu Cultural District and along the Suzhou River, with a fee standard of around 100 yuan for half a day per person. Netizens who have participated in these Citywalk projects commented that the guided tours were worth it, and they learned many interesting facts about architecture and history.

However, more search results consist of netizens sharing "check-in guides," "check-in maps," and "check-in notes." These guides and notes are personal experiences, not for commercial purposes, and do not involve tour fees. Even if there are expenses, they are the personal consumption of the publishers, such as tasting snacks or buying souvenirs.

It is evident that the rumored "Flourishing Citywalk fee" is likely fabricated by some self-media to chase hot topics. This behavior has attracted more bloggers seeking "Shanghai" traffic, promoting the spread of misinformation without proper investigation and verification.