Xili Lake Greenway (Phase I) Demonstration Section, Nanshan

The Xili Lake Greenway is situated within the Xili Lake International Science and Education City, which stands as one of the prospective core development area in Nanshan District, and also serves as a pivotal domain for harboring the national comprehensive scientific center in Shenzhen. Functioning as a vital infrastructure and ecological corridor within the Science and Education City, Xili Lake Greenway assumes a significant role in the regional development as well as scientific and educational endeavors.
Interlinking the Dasha River Ecological Corridor and the No. 2 Provincial Greenway, Xili Lake Greenway has integrated itself into the network of Guangdong Province‘s “Ten-Thousand-Kilometer Blueway” system. This achievement orchestrates the convergence of diverse greenway systems, catalyzing the protection of regional ecological green spaces and the establishment of an ecological network. The Greenway traces its course around Xili Lake and traverses the expanse of Dasha River, establishing connections between nature reserves, forest parks, country parks and lake reservoirs, and thus forges a holistic haven that accommodates nearly ten thousand species of wild flora and fauna whilst encouraging the harmonious coexistence of humankind and the natural world.
The demonstration section spans approximately 3.7 kilometers and encompasses key developmental aspects including the renovation of watergate structures, the enhancement of riverbank landscape along the flood drainage channel, the upgrade of Xilihu Road and Qinyuan Road, the upgrade of Yanqing River riverbank landscape, and the construction of pier and post house structures. The HOPE Design team aims to craft a tranquil brookside path that comprises security, ecology, leisure, city-industry integration and culture. Organized around five overarching themes — "Follow the Waters", "Traverse the Woods", "Observe the Lake", "Chase the Streams" and "Inquire the Peaks", this Greenway threads the eastern periphery of Xili Lake, assuming the role of a central axis in the area's development.
The Xili Lake Greenway is poised to arrive as a significant landmark within the Xili Lake area and an integral facet of community life. It makes a profound contribution to the city's sustainable development and the formation of an ecological community, which serves as a crucial reference for future urban planning and construction endeavors.