Our newspaper reports (by reporter Liang Shufang) that yesterday, it was learned from the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Shuimogou District that the construction of the first national hiking and fitness trail in western China, being built across three villages in the eastern part of the district, has now entered the construction phase.
The national hiking and fitness trail under construction is located in the eastern mountainous area of Shuimogou, spanning over 50 kilometers in total and will be developed in two phases, passing through Gějiāgōu Village, Shírénzǐgōu Village, Tianshan Pasture, Miquan Forest Farm, and Làobàgōu Village.
A relevant official from the Shuimogou District Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said that the national hiking and fitness trail project is a key construction project in the district this year. Phase one plans to invest 3.2 million yuan, with a designed total length of 33 kilometers, and is expected to be completed by the end of September. In addition to constructing standard trails, there will also be parking lots, signage, and safety systems.
The second phase of the project will also include supporting facilities such as an outdoor training center, a youth outdoor sports base, and a butterfly market, ultimately creating a comprehensive sports and leisure destination integrating hiking and fitness activities, cycling, outdoor (camping) experiential quality education, mass fitness, and leisure tourism.
The final selection of the three eastern villages was due to the area’s beautiful natural environment featuring high mountains and valleys. At the same time, the more than 200 agritainment businesses along the route have already formed a scale, showing great potential for the development of leisure and vacation tourism.
It is reported that the “National Hiking and Fitness Trail” project in the Shuimogou District is the eighth in the country and the first in western China following the one in Ninghai, Zhejiang.
A national hiking and fitness trail refers to the collective network of all hiking trails within a region, along with their associated areas and facilities.
Author: Liang Shufang