China · CYCLING TOURS
Good cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cycle Shanghai’s Old Town, Fuxing Park, and the Former French Concession with temple visits, local food, coffee, and a small group.
“Rose the tour guide from the Netherlands was informative, caring and had a great rapport with the locals. We saw parts of shanghai that we would never had seen by ourselves and had a great experience of day to day living in shanghai. My Read more”
Cycle 11 miles through Shanghai’s French Concession, Old Town, Taikang Road, and the Bund, with local food and an English-speaking guide.
“It was a very fun activity and a nice way to get to know the city. Highly recommend, also for the culinary chances that come along the way.”
Cycle Guangzhou from old alleys and markets to Ersha Island, the Opera House, Pearl River, and Canton Tower with a local guide.
“I had an amazing time. Cherry is a awesome tour guide. Her English is perfect. I’ve learned a lot about the city’s history and culture. It was so nice to cycle trough the hidden ally’s of Guangzhou, to discover the food market. And to see the people doing tai chi in the park. The best way to spend 24 hrs in Guangzhou.”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs by e-bike with local food, traditional games, quiet lanes, and practical guidance on price, safety, and value.
“Very safe and smooth ride with a good condition E-bike. Dominic gave us lots of chances to try local food(street food).m which was everything great. It was really fun to ride along the alleys in Hutong. So so fun and 100% recommended!!! Hope to join his other activities for my next visit .”
Cycle 11 miles through Shanghai’s French Concession, Bund, and Xintiandi while tasting local snacks with a small English-speaking group.
“I definitely think this is an amazing way to see the area around you. Expose yourself to the food. If you want to see how the locals live and their day to day you definitely want to take this tour. Also get great exercise. Don’t worry about the drivers because you always have the right of way.”
Cycle Shanghai after dark on a small-group tour with Yu Garden, the Bund, street food, local stories, and vintage bicycles.
“We were a family of 3 (mom, dad, and teenage son) taking this tour. After some quick introduction of the bikes, we got going on the tour. Charlie was an amazing guide! We saw a different side of Shanghai being on bikes than we would havRead more”
See Shanghai by bike at night, from the Bund and Pudong skyline to Yu Garden, Xintiandi, local snacks, and historic neighborhoods.
“My bike tour around Shanghai was great! The tour guide Mayfer was fantastic, she had so much enthusiasm, love for Shanghai and doing the tour. Her attitude is fantastic and she was great company on the cycle. She provided plenty of information, history and stories about Shanghai. I thought that it would be scary cycling around the busy streets but mayfer was very cautious of traffic and the safety of who she was guiding. Great way to get out and about and too see Shanghai like the locals. Would definately recommend this tour and the guide.”
Cycle Shanghai’s Bund, Yu Garden, concessions, and shikumen lanes while tasting local snacks on a four-hour small-group tour.
“The Tour guide was very friendly and she showed us everything important in the city to know. The Meeting place is not very central, it would be better if it was closer to where the majority of hotels are located (near to the bund or nanjing road)”
Cycle Shanghai’s Old Town, French Concession, Fuxing Park, and local lanes, then learn about Chinese tea in a small group of six.
“Guide was real good and shows the real Shanghai and not only touristically highlights.”
Explore Shanghai by private bike, from the French Concession to the Bund, with a local guide, coffee break, photos, and an easy pace.
“Jill was amazing! We had two kids along and everyone could keep up. She helped us take great pictures and the coffee/beer stop was really unforgettable.”
Cruise Guilin’s Li River past karst peaks, then bike through Yangshuo villages on a private full-day tour with lunch and transfers.
“The tour was amazing. The scenery was breathtaking. Guilin definitely lives up to its reputation as one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We took many memorable photos of mountains, rivers, villages, etc. Gary (or Wei Li) from China Read more”
See Beijing by bike at night, from hutongs and Shichahai Lake to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, street food, and Wangfujing.
“Lucy the guide was a pleasure to have to show me around. Great way to see some of the highlights in a couple hours in the evening.”
Cruise the Li River, cycle Yangshuo’s Yulong River trails, and explore West Street with private transport and flexible booking.
“Trip was fantastic.Bruce Lee was really nice and show really great places in Yangshuo 🤩. He speaks English very well so it was easy to communicate 👍”
Cycle Shanghai’s French Concession, Old Town, Taikang Road, and classic lane houses with lunch, a local guide, and bike rental included.
“Alyssa’s insights and explanations about Shanghai made my day! It was very pleasant biking in the French Concession and Old Town. We made several stops and walked in old neighborhoods and other areas of interest. The typical Shanghainese lunch was delicious. A great way to learn more about this exciting city!”
Cycle Hong Kong’s New Territories from Tai Wai to Tai Po, visit a Taoist temple, follow Tolo Harbour, and enjoy a market-cooked meal.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the friendliness of our guide Ashley. It was great to be met at the station, given some information about the local village and its history. To then be taken to collect suitable hire bikes. Although it was a very busy Saturday Read more”
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