Suzhou Creek
- A 20km river stretching from Hongqiao in the west to the Bund in the east
- Can be run in any direction and on both sides with frequent bridges making it easy to cross over and make a loop
- Very few traffic lights make for enjoyable running
- Beautiful light shows in the parks and buildings by the creek at night
- Can be quite busy, especially by the bund. Paths can also be quite narrow in some sections
- Construction work can often lead to closures of certain paths next to the river
The Route
There's no right or wrong way to run the Suzhou Creek. East to west. West to East. North bank. South bank. Cross a bridge. Turn around and run back from where you came. Start at the end. Start in the middle. There is a lot of variety to be had by running along the Suzhou Creek and with 20km to play with it can always offer something new. It's accessible from many different places and joins to the Greenway and West Bund.