Car-free zone brings East Lake to life

East Lake in Wuhan, Hubei province, has improved its environment and attracted more visitors since it created a car-free road linking scenic spots, coffee shops and bookstores.

The 102-kilometer greenway, the longest of its kind in the country, weaves around two of the several lakes at the site like two jade necklaces. It was opened to the public for free in December 2017.

Li Jinjie, a 46-year-old teacher from neighboring Wuhan University, said he jogs long distances on the greenway every week with others.