There are two longer distance trails in the Yubei District that are terrific for running. They are paved multi-use trails with rolling hill terrain. It is difficult to map them specifically as they are new and constantly evolving, plus there are no digital maps of these trails and they do not show up on traditional mapping apps in their entirety. So, use this as a guideline, and obtain more specific, updated information when in Chongqing. Note also things change quickly in Chongqing!
Lijia Neighborhood Trails
Yubei District. 15.5 km trail, suitable for running. According to iChongqing: It consists of the mainline of the Lijia Smart City Trail and three branches of Baiyunshan Park Trail, Hongyazhai Park Trail, and Lijia Center Trail. More details in this article from iChongqing.
AVIC Town Park
AVIC Town Park. chan9e.cn/en
Located in Longxing Zhonghang Town (Longxingzhen) in the Yubei District, these are paved, 3k, 5k, & 10k running trails. The different trails are color-coded and have motivational themes along them. The terrain is rolling hills, with lovely flora and fauna, and a landscape that combines open & forest, with a couple of lakes. Additional information in this article.
There are two longer distance trails in the Yubei District that are terrific for running. They are paved multi-use trails with rolling hill terrain. It is difficult to map them specifically as they are new and constantly evolving, plus there are no digital maps of these trails and they do not show up on traditional mapping apps in their entirety. So, use this as a guideline, and obtain more specific, updated information when in Chongqing. Note also things change quickly in Chongqing!
Lijia Neighborhood Trails
Yubei District. 15.5 km trail, suitable for running. According to iChongqing: It consists of the mainline of the Lijia Smart City Trail and three branches of Baiyunshan Park Trail, Hongyazhai Park Trail, and Lijia Center Trail. More details in this article from iChongqing.
AVIC Town Park
AVIC Town Park. chan9e.cn/en
Located in Longxing Zhonghang Town (Longxingzhen) in the Yubei District, these are paved, 3k, 5k, & 10k running trails. The different trails are color-coded and have motivational themes along them. The terrain is rolling hills, with lovely flora and fauna, and a landscape that combines open & forest, with a couple of lakes. Additional information in this article.
Memorable run on sparkling paths along the Jialong River & Yangtze River in the Confluence area. Fabulous water & skyline views. Do the 13 km 'Two Rivers, Three Bridges' loop, or sections on paths along both banks of both rivers.
Scenic, hilly run on paths through two adjacent parks. Great views of the city skyline, pretty landscaping, and beautiful blossoms, especially in Fotuguan Park. Can add with jaunt over to the Liziba Viewing Platform.
One of the largest urban public parks in China, and a great place for a run. Located in the Yubei District, the park is 2.7 km long and features a more open northern section, with a huge Central Square, and a more natural southern section. There's a 7k marked footpath.
Nice park for running on Longta St. in the Yubei District. There are ~4 km of trails around gardens, towers, pavilions, and a lake. Don't miss the 300m-long popular science art relief corridor at the entrance of the North Gate!
Forest park atop the 400m Longjing Hill in the Jiangbei District. Lovely gardens, and the hilltop Hong'En Pagoda. Can do an easier ~3 km run involving the Ecological & Fitness Trails, but a longer run will be hilly, with trails and stairs!
A highlight of running in Shuangshan Jinyu Park in the Dadukou District is the 6.3 km, paved Dadukou "Sky Corridor" Trail that runs along a cliff face. Can add with nice trails in adjacent Dadukou Park and Zhonghua Meide Park. Also a running track.
Some great running options near Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and hotels: Bijin Park, with ~5 km of paved paths around garden & forest sections; and adjacent Shuanglonghu Park, with 5 km of scenic lakefront paths. Can combine the two!
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