Healthy Pastime Plan Afoot In Capital

Beijing planning big increase in number of walking, jogging trails over five years

Putting one foot in front of the other is an increasingly popular pastime, and a healthy one, especially in major metropolises - which is why Beijing authorities are keen to keep the trend going.

The city's Tourism Development Commission has unveiled plans to more than triple the number of walking and jogging trails over the next five years as part of an effort to create a greener environment and encourage physical fitness.