Xingtai Qilihe Fitness Greenway

Xingtai Qilihe Fitness Greenway

The Qilihe Fitness Greenway in Xingtai City is Route 3 of the city’s five urban greenways, extending along both the north and south banks of the Qilihe Scenic Boulevard. It starts from the West Outer Ring Road in the west and stretches to the East Outer Ring Road in the east, with the main route spanning approximately 15.7 kilometers and branch routes about 5.4 kilometers long, covering over 20 kilometers on both the north and south banks; its functional positioning is primarily riverside, water-friendly sightseeing.

The construction of Greenway Route 3 is based on the riverside landscape belt, integrating the greenery and roads along the Qilihe Scenic Belt. It features a 3.5-meter-wide bicycle lane and a 1.5-meter-wide pedestrian path (fully enclosed), along with nine rest stations built along the route where cyclists or runners can take a break, play chess, or chat. The greenway is fully equipped with service facilities including kiosks, rest corridors, fitness plazas, basketball courts, bicycle rental stations, public toilets, and signage.

Meanwhile, the Qilihe Fitness Greenway organically connects various sites such as Baiquan Park, Children’s Square, River Central Island, the cycling track, Yudai Bridge, Zuyi Island, and the Wetland Park. It integrates functions such as environmental protection, sports, leisure, and tourism, providing residents with a greenway for fitness, leisure, and sightseeing. To accommodate motorists’ fitness needs, four parking lots have been set up along the greenway, allowing visitors to easily transition into fitness and sightseeing activities after parking. The Qilihe New District will also purchase 500 bicycles for rental.

“Greenway” is the translated concept of the English word "greenway," where “green” represents natural elements—such as forests, riverbanks, and wildlife—and “way” denotes a pathway. Therefore, a greenway is a planned and designed linear green landscape corridor intended for ecological, leisure, and cultural purposes. It connects natural corridors like riverbanks, valleys, and ridgelines, as well as artificial corridors such as scenic roads and historical-cultural sites, forming a slow-traffic system for pedestrians and cyclists to engage in fitness and leisure activities.

Transportation Guide

Location: Baiquan Avenue, Xingtai City, Hebei Province

Transit Options: Take bus routes 15, 19, or 101 within Xingtai City and get off at Nanchencun Station; take bus route 24 and get off at Qilihe Station.