A bird's eye view of the Nantong-Yangzhou Canal running through the central urban area of Rugao. [Photo/IC]

The landscape corridor of the Nantong-Yangzhou Canal (Rugao section) was listed as a key livelihood project of urban construction in 2022 by the Rugao government.

The Nantong-Yangzhou Canal is an important river running through the central urban area of Rugao an important channel for urban flood control and waterlogging drainage and shipping.

The construction of the landscape corridor will be divided into two phrases, with a total length of 23.54 kilometers.

Construction will include riverside slope revetment, an ecological green corridor, a viewing platform, landscape facilities, river beautification and lighting, and the transformation of water conservation facilities.

The construction of the landscape corridor is planned for completion in July 2023.