A total of 24 jogging routes in 13 cities in Jiangsu province will compete for the title of "most beautiful jogging routes in Jiangsu" this year.

Among them are two footpaths located in Nantong Binjiang Park and the Nantong Botanical Garden, respectively. Let's have a look!

The footpath in Nantong Binjiang Park offers a good view of the Yangtze River, Langshan Mountain, Huangni Mountain and Ma'an Mountain. [Photo/WeChat account: ntjhwb]

Nantong Binjiang Park is a part of the Langshan Mountain scenic area. It is located on the bank the Yangtze River, connecting the Nantong Horticultural Expo Garden in the east, a port in the north and the Huangni-Ma'an mountains scenic area in the south.

The park's footpath stretches 2,150 meters along the Yangtze River and boasts a good view of Langshan Mountain, Huangni Mountain and Ma'an Mountain.

The park has a vegetation coverage rate of 75 percent and is hailed as a "natural oxygen bar".

The footpath in Nantong Botanical Garden is located amid the picturesque scenery of the garden, making it a top choice among local residents looking to relax or exercise. [Photo/WeChat account: ntjhwb]

The Nantong Botanical Garden is located in the southern part of the urban area of Nantong and measures 125 hectares. 

The nominated footpath, built around a lake, is 4 meters wide and 3.5 kilometers long. It is located amid the picturesque scenery of the garden, making it a top choice among local residents looking to relax or exercise.