This year's Wuxi Taihu Lake Hike attracts over 15,000 participants on May 12. [Photo/wxrb.com]

As one of the hottest fixtures in Wuxi's annual sports festival, this year's Wuxi Taihu Lake Hike attracted over 15,000 participants on May 12.

Gathering at the Wuxi Taihu International Expo Center, citizens set off on hikes ranging from 10 to 30 kilometers, passing through picturesque scenic areas surrounding the lake.

A number of Wuxi governors join in the hiking event alongside citizens. [Photo/wxrb.com]

With 2019 marking the event's eighth year, the hiking route has received praise from participants as being the "most beautiful hiking route in Wuxi".

Enthusiastic hikers travelled through two local wetland parks, the Shangxian River and Gonghuwan Wetland Park, and passed by some stunning local scenery.

Sponsored by the Wuxi Municipal Publicity Department, Wuxi Cyberspace Administration and Wuxi Sports Bureau, the Wuxi Taihu Lake Hike is part of the Wuxi's Netizens Public Sports Event.