In Shanghai, green paths are golden

Xie Chuntian, 67, lives near the Huangpu River in Shanghai and runs along its riverside pathways every day.

The pathways connect parks along the river and have separate lanes for walking, jogging and cycling. With a beautiful river view on one side, and trees and strips of grass on the other, the 45-kilometer trail, completed in 2018, is known as the city's No 1 greenway.

"There used to be blockages along the road, and connecting the separated short riverside trail segments was good," said Xie who started running four years ago. "Now, I can run along the river all the time, and its free from traffic and full of terrific views."