CGTN | 09-Aug-2020 | The city’s ‘green heart’
In 2019, the East Lake was cited as the “most beautiful lake in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.” However 30 years ago, things were quite different. The ecological environment of the East Lake was severely compromised due to urban development.
Over the years, the local government has committed to clean water management and ecological restoration at the site. A world-class greenway project was launched in 2015 in a bid to offer a place for local residents to get closer to nature.
Stretching nearly 102 kilometers, the East Lake Greenway is made of pedestrian and bicycle paths, offering open space for walking, jogging and cycling. It also links several major scenic areas by the lakeside, including the Tingtao and Moshan Hill areas.
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