This route includes the lovely walking paths around Baitang Ecology Garden/Baitang Pond and Shahu Ecological Park/Sha Lake in the Wuzhong District, just east of Jinji Lake. The two areas are 2 km apart and can be run separately or combined for a 13 km longer run!
Baitang Ecology Garden
Baitang Ecological Park. Google Street View.
Baitang Ecology Garden is a nice spot for running, about 3 km east of Jinji Lake. The botanical garden is located around Baitang Pond, and features several themed areas. There are also walking paths around the lake. It’s a combination of shoreline and open areas around green space & wetlands. Some hills have been created, to help get the heart rate up! Overall, one can do a ~4 km loop around this area. Pro Tip: Lovely blossoms in spring, including 800 cherry trees!
To access Shahu Ecological Park, use Donghashu Rd. or Xiandai Blvd. It’s ~2 km.
Shahu Ecological Park
This is a lovely landscaped park around Sha Lake. There are scenic paths over 15 pedestrian bridges, connecting three small islands. The terrain is a mix of beautiful plantings, wetlands, and some forest. There are some 400 species of plants. A loop around the park is ~4 km. Pro Tip: Also known for its cherry blossoms!
This route includes the lovely walking paths around Baitang Ecology Garden/Baitang Pond and Shahu Ecological Park/Sha Lake in the Wuzhong District, just east of Jinji Lake. The two areas are 2 km apart and can be run separately or combined for a 13 km longer run!
Baitang Ecology Garden
Baitang Ecological Park. Google Street View.
Baitang Ecology Garden is a nice spot for running, about 3 km east of Jinji Lake. The botanical garden is located around Baitang Pond, and features several themed areas. There are also walking paths around the lake. It’s a combination of shoreline and open areas around green space & wetlands. Some hills have been created, to help get the heart rate up! Overall, one can do a ~4 km loop around this area. Pro Tip: Lovely blossoms in spring, including 800 cherry trees!
To access Shahu Ecological Park, use Donghashu Rd. or Xiandai Blvd. It’s ~2 km.
Shahu Ecological Park
This is a lovely landscaped park around Sha Lake. There are scenic paths over 15 pedestrian bridges, connecting three small islands. The terrain is a mix of beautiful plantings, wetlands, and some forest. There are some 400 species of plants. A loop around the park is ~4 km. Pro Tip: Also known for its cherry blossoms!
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Essentials
Each features a loop of ~4 km; Combining the two is 13 km (they're 2 km apart).
Fairly flat
Baitang: West Gate or Norheast Gate; Shahu: North Gate off Diongshenhu Rd. (west side)
Baitang: Exit 3 of Nan Shi Street on Metro Line 1.
The signature running route in Suzhou. Paved paths encircle the lake, with great views of the water & Suzhou skyline including the East Door. There are fountains, boardwalks, scenic bridges, Ferris Wheel, & more. Full lake loop is 14 km.
Just south of Jinji Lake, there’s some nice running along Dushu Lake. A network of park-like paths runs along the east side of the lake for some 6.5 km. Just inland, can run on paths around the Soochow University campus, including two running tracks.
Get up early and explore Suzhou Old City within the Gusu District. which preserves the traditional grid of canals and streets. There are canal-side paths, historic gardens, ancient city walls, & moats. The area is ~5 km north-south & east-west. Our mapped route is a guideline to randomly explore!
Pleasant run along the Suzhou Canal in the Gusu District. Canal-side path runs for ~2.3 km between the Hanshan Temple Buddhist Library and the Suzhou Sports Center stadium. Park-like space, views of the narrow canal, some old stone bridges.
Scenic wetlands park located in the Huqiu District northwest of Suzhou’s historic Gusu District, near Tiger Hill. About 10 km of trails around a landscape of forest and wetland.
Dramatic run around Shihu (Stone) Lake in the Wuzhong District, using numerous pedestrian bridges over the water. One of our favorite runs in Suzhou. Great water views and lovely green spaces. We've mapped shorter & longer loop options.
A destination running option, located near Suzhou and also accessible from Shanghai. Extensive cycle & pedestrian trails along the lake, plus green spaces & ecological park. Full peninsula loop is 18 km. Also separate section near Fairmont Hotel.
Very nice running at Suzhou Taihu National Wetland Park, located in the Huqiu District, adjacent to Taihu Lake. A system of wooden boardwalks and paths wind through the wetland habitat, connecting scenic zones, bridges and overlooks. Loop is 8 km.
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Essentials
Each features a loop of ~4 km; Combining the two is 13 km (they're 2 km apart).
Fairly flat
Baitang: West Gate or Norheast Gate; Shahu: North Gate off Diongshenhu Rd. (west side)
Baitang: Exit 3 of Nan Shi Street on Metro Line 1.
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