Pathways bring nature to big cities

Cycling or walking along the system of urban pathways in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, offers Zhao Qingyan evidence of the changing seasons.

"When I see the colorful leaves and flowers in full bloom along the road, I think it's time to go for a spring outing," said Zhao, a manager in a local foreign-funded company.

Zhao was cycling leisurely with her husband and young daughter on a path near Dafushan mountain, a scenic spot in Guangzhou's Panyu district.