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Who could have guessed that today’s hottest photo spot was once a stinky drainage ditch? After its makeover, Zhonggang Drainage seems reborn: lush greenery lines both banks, the water runs crystal-clear, fish swim at leisure, and rich ecology is everywhere you look. The entrance to the riverside boardwalk is painted as a three-dimensional undersea world; step through the dreamy rainbow bridge and you’re suddenly underwater. Whimsical murals run along the canal walls, blending into the landscape with 3-D illusions so vivid you feel you’re inside them. The boardwalk is divided into four themed stretches—“Voice of Green,” “Motion of Wind,” “Romance of Water,” and “Dance of Light”—offering a water-feature playground, a quiet aquatic-plant display, a water-activity zone, and an ecological showcase, for a total length of about 2.6 km. Barrier-free design is comprehensive, so friends in wheelchairs can get down easily. The walkway surface keeps changing—stone slabs give way to wooden bridges—making even grown-ups feel curious and delighted. But just how fun is it? You’ll have to come and walk it yourself. Don’t miss the “Colorful Toy Bricks,” bright oversized blocks scattered across the channel—Instagram’s favorite shot. Snap, post, and check in!