Half Marathon Suzhou River Park on the banks of Suzhou River

The largest and deepest waterfront space along the Suzhou River is the 'Half Marathon Suzhou River Park'. The park stretches from Guangfu West Road at Daduhe Road in the east to Zhenbei Road in the west, forming the Suzhou River shoreline in Putuo District. It spans '21 kilometers', equivalent to the distance of a half marathon, hence the name 'Half Marathon Suzhou River Park'. The park covers a total area of 35 hectares. Originally, it was an area of old factories and shantytowns. With the governance of the Suzhou River, urban renovation, and the relocation of old factories, the area has been transformed into a beautiful open space where the city and water coexist. During the day, flowers bloom, and at night, the lights are dazzling, making it a new landmark in the Changfeng area. From morning till night, people come here to play, rest, walk, and run. The Half Marathon Suzhou River Park is divided into Park No. 1, Park No. 2, and Park No. 3. Park No. 1 is located at the southeast corner of Daduhe Road and Gubei Road Bridge. The main attractions include the old site of the former Shanghai Match Factory (Figure 4), the Shanghai Children's Library (Figure 5), a children's playground, a waterside plaza, and a boat dock (Figure 7). Address: Southeast corner of Daduhe Road and Gubei Road Bridge Opening hours: 24 hours Public transport: Metro Line 15, Bus 944 Park No. 2 is located on the south side of Guangfu West Road (from Daduhe Road to Luding Road). The overall layout features 'two axes and one center', with high slopes and low valleys, and a combination of green spaces, flowers, and woodland meadows. It also retains a 62-meter-high old factory chimney (Figure 8) and has created the Suzhou River Music Plaza. Address: South side of Guangfu West Road (from Daduhe Road to Luding Road) Opening hours: 24 hours Transport: Bus 757, 944, 44, Metro Line 15 Park No. 3 is located on the south side of Guangfu West Road (from Luding Road to Danba Road). It has been developed into an open green space. The preserved factory building of the Shanghai Eyewear Factory No. 1 now serves as the Suzhou River Industrial Civilization Exhibition Hall, showcasing the industrial history along the Suzhou River (Figure 9). There are also several sculptures symbolizing industrial civilization and the Danba Road Dock. Address: South side of Guangfu West Road (from Luding Road to Danba Road) Opening hours: 24 hours Public transport: Bus 44, 766 Suzhou River