Located on the southern side of the 4th embassy district, the project runs from Dongwei Road in the east to Tianwei Road in the west and is bounded by Bahe North Street in the north. It measures 650 meters with a total construction area of 10.16 hectares. A natural landscape of lush trees and clear water has taken shape, adding an eco-friendly site of leisure to the embassy district.
The project has four features. The first is ecological enhancement. Old flood control structures are utilized and the green revetment is improved to form a natural shoreline. The low-lying land outside the banks is leveraged to create an attractive “sponge” park that can collect, recycle and reuse rainwater.
The second feature is cultural appeal. The project revives the history and culture of the Grand Canal. Ancient elms are protected on site and a viewing platform is built. The Silk Road Hall is set up in the woods in light of the embassy district's function of international exchanges, telling people about the ancient trade route and about the modern Belt and Road Initiative and the vision of the community with a shared future.
The third feature is people-centered services. Riverside footpaths are built both on top and at the foot of the revetment, the former being suitable for night jogging. Clearings in the woods are turned into walkways and rest areas where local residents and foreigners in the embassy district can get close to nature.
The fourth feature is high technology. In collaboration with Huawei, the project uses 5G technology and custom-made automatic monitoring boats to measure the water quality and water level as well as bank watering features. All newly planted trees are given a QR code that, when scanned, will display the name, age, properties and place of origin of the trees, effectively combining sustained plant health management with education.