I'd like to start a thread exploring some of the better routes around town for running. Ideally any route on this thread should have minimal car traffic (I know this is tough to do here) and maximum green space.

Let me start with my current favorite new route, which starts at the Yunnan University West Gate and finishes at the Haigeng Olympic Training Facility:

1. Head downhill from Yunnan University's west gate and cross Yieryi Dajie via the elevated passenger walkway.

2. Head west (left) on Yieryi Dajie to the Xizhan roundabout and continue on to Huancheng Xi Lu.

3. Follow Huancheng Xi Lu as it curves southward to Xiba Lu.

4. Take Xiba Lu westward until it curves southward and becomes Xihua Lu.

5. Take Xihua Lu west until you've reached the end of the road, then head left (south).

6. After approximately 250 meters you will cross a river - immediately after crossing the river, take the stairs on your right to the riverside path below.

7. Follow the riverside path for several kilometers until it hits Dianchi Lake and becomes a lakeside promenade.

8. Follow the promenade south until it ends at a street.

9. Go left (east) on said street until you hit Haigeng Park - pay 8 kuai and run along the lakeshore until you hit the east gate.

10. Cross the street and run into the Haigeng Olympic Training compound. In the little shop in the center of the compound there is a fridge full of supercold Gatorade, Amino Supli, Water, etc. At this point you've run about 18 km.

11. Continue past the shop and past the soccer/football fields on the north side of the compound, exiting out the north and heading left to Xingti Lu (兴体路).

12. Take Xingti Lu north until it reaches a T-intersection, head left (west) toward the roundabout - stop, stretch and take a taxi home.

Total distance: 21.4 kilometers

Any other good routes out there? They can start anywhere in the city... the more creative the better.

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