A modern metro­polis, Xiamen has a pulsa­ting city-life and a hectic indus­trial port, while being situated on a moun­tai­nous island with a unique vege­ta­tion supported by a mild climate. The City of Xiamen envi­sioned a large-scale network of foot­paths, elevated foot­paths and foot­bridges that would connect the vibrant city­scape with the scenic natural surroun­dings.

The 20-kilo­metre route creates a new connec­tion between city and nature – a system of elevated foot­paths and foot­bridges that run through the city and across the island as a scenic, recrea­tional artery. It will be a major attrac­tion for the city and possibly become an icon for Xiamen that can attract tourists from all over the world.

Winning yet another infra­struc­ture project in Xiamen, Dissing+Weitling conti­nues their momentum in the Chinese city after the opening of Xiamen Bicycle Skyway in 2017. In close coope­ra­tion with local autho­ri­ties, the winning proposal is curr­ently being further deve­loped and adapted to the city’s wishes. The compre­hen­sive project has been named Xiamen Foot­paths, and is expected to be completed already next year.