I love running along the Suzhou River (Wasong River) when in
Shanghai! It is only 1km from the Park Hotel where we stay and once you get
there you can run easily in either direction. The south side of the creek has
wider paths and sections where cars aren’t allowed. If you turn right when you
get to the creek it is only a few kms until you are at The Bund. I love the
road leading up to The Bund. You get to see plenty of others out running as
well as scooters whizzing along.
The Bund is an interesting place to run. I had forgotten how
many people walk backwards along it. You have to keep your wits about you to
dodge the other runners as well as the all the people flying the amazing kites.
Not sure who gets the right of way, the Kite Flyers or the runners.
The sun comes up early in Summer in Shanghai so you can get
out nice and early so that you can avoid the heat. The later you leave it the
busier the roads also become. It is great to see the city come to life as you
are running. They start early you will see people out welding, or moving dirt
around at 6am. You also see the different forms or Thai Chi, including the
group that dress in their nice white robes Shanghai People Yingxiong Memorial
Tower (start of The Bund). Whilst I don’t normally take my phone with me
running, you can’t help doing it when travelling so you can stop and take a few
quick snaps.
Of course there is the smog, but I didn’t find it too bad
and I’m and asthmatic.
