This article introduces the most suitable jogging routes in Shanghai for running enthusiasts and fitness seekers, showcasing the unique charm of Shanghai as a city suitable for outdoor running.

The article will introduce beautiful jogging routes in the urban areas of Shanghai, including routes along rivers, parks and scenic avenues (park routes and routes along the city), to enhance the understanding and appreciation of expats for Shanghai's urban lifestyle and cultural heritage.

1.Park routes:

Zhongshan Park, Century Park, Fuxing Park, Daning Park, Jing'an Park, Changfeng Park.

2.Routes along the city:

Suzhou Creek, Xuhui Riverside, Expo Avenue, The Old Pier.

 

Park routes:

01 - Zhongshan Park (Changning district)

Admission: Free

Recommended jogging route: routes within the park.

Not far from the metro station, surrounded by office buildings and shopping malls, if you happen to live nearby, you can definitely run here. There is a park and the rhythm of the city, and it is also a good choice to take a rest in a restaurant when you are tired.

02 - Century Park (Pudong New Area)

Admission: Free

Address: No 1001 Jinxiu Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Recommended jogging route: Running one lap around Century Park is exactly 5 kilometers, very suitable for speed training.

Century Park, a 140-hectare urban green space, has a wide water area, large lawns and forests. It is a rare natural oxygen bar with different scenery throughout the year. Running one lap around the park is a 5-kilometer natural running track with no traffic lights, smooth roads and freedom to run. There are people running here almost 365 days a year, regardless of cold or hot weather.

03 - Fuxing Park (Huangpu district)

Admission: Free

Address: No 105 Yandang Road, Ruijin Road Number Two, Huangpu district 

Recommended jogging route: Xintiandi Station — Middle Fuxing Road — Fuxing Park — Ruijin Road Number Two — Middle Huaihai Road.

Fuxing Park is full of nostalgic memories for old Shanghai residents, with its former French Concession, sycamore trees lining both sides, Sinan Mansions, and the literary and artistic style of Sinan Road, all leading to the era of old Shanghai. It is very interesting to run here, as you can discover the small lanes in old buildings and the grassroots culture left by old Shanghai.

04 - Daning Park (Jing'an district)

Admission: Free

Address: No 288 West Guangzhong Road, Jing'an district 

Phone: 021-56653804

Recommended jogging routes: routes within the park.

Daning Park is one of the most popular parks for runners west of the Huangpu River. In the early morning, you can see many elderly people exercising and countless runners in the park.

05 - Jing'an Park (Jing'an district)

Admission: Free

Address: No 1649 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district 

Jing'an Park in Shanghai is located opposite Jing'an Temple and is an open park. The park has a circular stone path with up and downhill sections. If you get tired while running, you can find shops in the park where you can get drinks, which is very convenient.

06 - Changfeng Park (Putuo district)

Address: No 189 Daduhe Road, Putuo district

Changfeng Park covers an area of 366,000 square meters, with a water area of 143,000 sq m. As a large comprehensive landscape park in Shanghai, it draws on the style of the Summer Palace in Beijing and the landscaping techniques of Suzhou gardens. The overall layout simulates nature, with the main landscape being the lake.

Flowers bloom all year round, and you can go boating, watch people flying kites, go fishing, and visit the Marine World. Friends near Changfeng Park must not miss this place for running. The advantage is that you can run around the lake, and the route is not complicated.

Routes along the city:

01 - Suzhou Creek

Route: Gubei Road Bridge – Zhongshan Park – East China University of Political Science and Law (Changning campus) – Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial – Shanghai Postal Museum – Waibaidu Bridge.

Suzhou Creek is a landmark attraction in Shanghai. Nowadays, it has become one of the most artistic and elegant running routes in Shanghai. Running under the cool breeze in the shade of the trees along the road in the summer nights is a feeling that you can only understand by running there.

02 - Xuhui Riverside

Recommended running route: from Meilong Road in the south to Caobao Road in the north, and Guijiang Road in the east to Middle Ring Road in the west.

Xuhui Riverside is recognized by all the runners who have been here as the most beautiful running paradise in Shanghai. It used to be a selected section of the Shanghai International Marathon, and the entire route is along the Huangpu River, facing the World Expo Park across the river. Especially on summer nights, with the dazzling lights and the breeze from the river, it is the most suitable for night runs.

03 - Expo Avenue

Recommended running route: China Art Palace — Shangnan Road — Shibo Avenue — Houtan Park.

The biggest advantage of running here is that there are few cars and the road is wide. Especially at night, when you run on Shibo Avenue, it feels like the entire road belongs to you. The route includes some of the most representative buildings of the World Expo, such as the Mercedes-Benz Arena, China National Pavilion and the World Expo Park. The brand-new road is an ideal running track.

04 - The Old Pier

Recommended running route: Shanghai Bund Indigo Hotel — Waima Road - South Zhongshan Road — The Old Pier.

Although it is located next to the bustling and modern Bund, the Old Pier possesses rare tranquility. It can be described as a paradise in the city. Starting from Waima Road, you can enjoy the most luxurious hotels in Shanghai all the way until the end of the Old Pier.

 

Source: Shanghai Bendibao