As one of the major projects started simultaneously for the 2500th anniversary celebration of Yangzhou City, the Gaoyou Canal Xidi scenic belt has built an international marathon track (Gaoyou Grand Canal Half Marathon) and a lake cycling track (International Cycling Race around Gaoyou Lake) with Gaoyou’s cultural characteristics. According to the requirements of provincial-level water conservancy scenic areas, the Canal Xidi scenic belt will be further comprehensively built to adorn the brilliant pearl of the canal. The construction of a water conservancy exhibition hall and a lake biology exhibition hall will be implemented. The Canal Xidi scenic belt is close to the wide Gaoyou Lake and adjacent to the prosperous Gaoyou City in the east. After completion, it can also connect the natural tourism resources along Gaoyou Lake into a line, promoting the tourism development of Gaoyou Lake and making it a new growth point for Gaoyou’s tourism industry. Open all year round and open all day.
