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RIZHAO, China, Dec.18,2020/Xinhua=KYODO JBN/--

The Publicity Department of Rizhao Municipality announced that at the recent

2020 China Sports Culture Expo & China Sports Tourism Expo, Rizhao once again

made the list of winners in the China Sports Tourism Boutique Destination

Awards, and the Coastal Cycling and Hiking Route along the Sunshine Coast Green

Lane was named a China Sports Tourism Boutique Route.

A key urban construction project in Rizhao City in 2020, the Sunshine Coast

Green Lane starts from Lighthouse Square in the south and extends to the south

bank of the Liangcheng River in the north - a length of about 28 kilometers. It

opened to the public on July 1. The construction of the Green Lane afforded

priority to the natural environment and ecology. Specifically, exposed sites

and damaged coastal sites have been restored, and 27,000 trees and 280,000

shrubs have been planted as part of a Greener Land project, expanding the green

area an additional 490,000 square meters.

The walls along all coastal areas have now been removed, as have the unsightly

obsolete facilities and illegal constructions, so the Green Lane runs

continuously and gives clear views of the landscape. The Wanpingkou Scenic area

and Rizhao Coastal National Forest Park are open, and entry is free of charge.

Through 19 connecting channels, the Green Lane connects urban roads, tourist

attractions and scenic spots, squares and green spaces, tourist towns and other

existing features. In addition, viewing platforms have been constructed and

recreation squares put in place for tourists, as well as six floating bridges

and one 1,776 meter-long culvert. All this is to create a landscape offering

rich and varied experiences - such as walking in the air and walking in a

picture. The Green Lane has a unified identification system and its service

facilities have been set up in a scientific manner. A three-level system of

service has been implemented, consisting of integrated service stations,

general service stations and service points. This will ensure the delivery of

quality service.

The Green Lane near the Sunshine Coast is a new calling card of Rizhao. It

perfectly combines leisure and fitness with ecological experiences, and

provides a fresh starting point for Rizhao to strengthen the protection of its

coastal zone, build a magnificent city and promote high-quality economic and

social development.

Source: The Publicity Department of Rizhao Municipality

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   Caption: The Green Lane near the Sunshine Coast, Rizhao city

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   Caption: Citizens are cycling and walking along the Sunshine Coast Green Lane.

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   Caption: A cycling race is taking place on the Green Lane.