An aerial view shows the lush green belt on either side of an inland river shipping lock in Hai'an in Nantong, a city in eastern Jiangsu province on Sept 8. In recent years, Hai'an has taken the opportunity of the construction of inland waterways as an excuse to improve its environment. Officials say the city has actively beautified both sides of the waterway, promoted a more balanced environment between man and nature and striven to create an eco-friendly landscape that successfully incorporates a variety of functions. [Photo/IC]