We thank a Great Runs reader for this addition to running in Shanghai. The Gongqing National Forest Park covers an area of 131 hectares and is the second largest park in Shanghai. It’s lush and green, with paths along grassy areas and some more forest-like trails. It’s a respite from the city and feels less artificial than other parks in Shanghai. It’s reachable via Metro Line 8.
One can easily put together a nice run of a few km around all the paths. A loop around the perimeter is about 3.5 km.
The park itself has other facilities and activities — playgrounds, picnic areas, go-karting, paintball, and more.
We thank a Great Runs reader for this addition to running in Shanghai. The Gongqing National Forest Park covers an area of 131 hectares and is the second largest park in Shanghai. It’s lush and green, with paths along grassy areas and some more forest-like trails. It’s a respite from the city and feels less artificial than other parks in Shanghai. It’s reachable via Metro Line 8.
One can easily put together a nice run of a few km around all the paths. A loop around the perimeter is about 3.5 km.
The park itself has other facilities and activities — playgrounds, picnic areas, go-karting, paintball, and more.
This important visitor destination in Shanghai is also an iconic place for a run! The Bund is a pedestrian path along the Huangpu River, with historic buildings and great river & skyline views. Recently expanded to include the North Bund.
Good opportunity for a longer off-road run in Shanghai. Mostly separated path runs for 16 km from Waibaidu Br. southwest to Changning. We point out some good sections. Can combine w/Bund route.
There's now ~23 km of continuous path along the east bank of the Huangpu River, a major improvement in recent years. Great river & skyline views, numerous parks. We've outlined several sections.
Known as the Shanghai Corniche. 5 km path along the Huangpu River in Shanghai’s Xuhui District between the Dapu tunnel & Longyao tunnel. Water & skyline views, Long Museum, Maritime Tower.
One of the better park/trail options in central Shanghai, with several important sites. About 5.4 km (3.4 miles) out and back. World Expo, China Art Museum, British Museum are all in proximity.
The largest park in Shanghai, located in the Pudong New Area. Lovely trails along lawns, woods, and lakes. One can easily do 5K within the park without overlapping. Add w/Century Rd.
A busy Shanghai run through the Jinhg'an residential district. Highlights include skyscrapers, the British Consulate, Moganshan Road art area, and a jaunt along Suzhou Creek. Wide sidewalks most of the way.
The 200-acre park is among the largest green spaces in Shanghai. There is a lake, marsh area, forest, & European gardens. It's about 4 km around the perimeter paths. Check out the new 'smart track'!
Nice park for running in the Puduo District, accessible via the new Line 15 subway. Landscaped gardens, a lake, and Maple Island. Also a running track. Can combine with Suzhou Creek.
Close to the airport, and a decent option to get in some off road, paved trails. One can put together ~5-7k, not overlapping. Some greenery and landscaping.
A terrific destination running option, an hour via high speed train 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.
Great spot for a destination run. Located in the Songjiang District, 30 km west of downtown Shanghai. Numerous paved & unpaved trails, open & wooded, lovely trees & flowers, a lake loop, and good hill options!
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Various paths. It's about 3.5 km around perimeter
Anywhere in park
Metro line 8 (Shiguang Road stop) and is about 1km away from the metro
One can easily put together a nice run of a few km around all the paths. A loop around the perimeter is about 3.5 km.
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