Domestic Cycling Route Ranking Where is the Best Place to Cycling?

If you plan to travel by bicycle, you must choose a suitable city. In China, you can consider cycling in these places. These are relatively famous attractions and are very suitable for everyone to plan time for cycling. However, You still need to be prepared before going cycling. Recommended cycling routes

Xi'an Ancient City

Starting point: Bell Tower Ending point: Hanguang Gate

Time required: 5 to 6 hours (including tour time)

You can start from the Bell Tower and experience the charm of the ancient city by bicycle. Most roads within the ancient city wall are suitable for bicycles, but the crowded Huifang is still suitable for walking. In addition, bicycles are not allowed to enter the ring park.

Start from the Bell Tower and walk along East Street. After a few minutes, turn right to Luoma Market. This is a market that young people like. There are also some street snacks. Nanxiaonanxiang at the south entrance of Minsheng Department Store Spicy potato slices and steamed buns will definitely make you feel novel. Turn left at the end of the road and enter Dongmou City. If you continue walking a short distance, you will see the time-honored Qinyu Roujiamo. Continue forward to the intersection and turn right onto Cypress Grove Street. Continuing to the south, on the left side of the road is the ancient and quiet Wolong Temple.

Go back to the cypress forest and continue south. When you reach Sanxue Street, turn right and the Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum is right in front of you. There is no need to rush to pick up the car after you come out. You can walk along Sanxue Street to the Academy Gate and stop by various cultural shops. Then go west across South Street to Xiangzi Temple Street and visit the small Taoist Xiangzi Temple.

Then, ride east along the Xiama Tomb on the inside of the south city wall. After arriving at the southeast corner, known as the "most beautiful corner of the city," turn around and go back to Jianguo Gate and go north to Jianguo Road. About 600 meters later, to the east of the road is Zhang Xueliang's residence. Then go north to Dongxin Street, turn west, and go straight to Xincheng Square. The Shaanxi Provincial Government to the north was once the seat of the Ming and Qin princes' palaces, and the remains of a section of the courtyard wall still remain.

After entering Beixin Street to the north, you can reach the former site of the Eighth Route Army Xi'an Office in Qixianzhuang, then ride west along Shuncheng North Road next to the North City Wall, and go south after reaching Qingnian 1st Lane. Turn around and you can see Zhiyuan Garden, which was originally the villa of General Yang Hucheng.

After the end of this "red journey", follow the path from Yaowang Cave to Xiwu Garden to the west. In the northwest corner is the Guangren Temple built by Emperor Kangxi. This is the only temple in Xi'an Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Go south along Shuncheng West Road and turn east at Bangzi Street. After passing Hongguang Street, you can see the Wuxing Street Catholic Church, which combines Chinese and Western styles. You can take a closer look at the big vermilion pillars.

Going south along Tianshuijing Street is Hanguangmen. If you rent a public bicycle, you may wish to return it at the return point here. Or go for a walk in the Ring City Park first and look up at the curved southwest corner of the city. Return to Hanguangmen. After visiting the Hanguangmen Ruins Museum, go up to the city wall from the second floor. If you are still in good physical condition, you can continue your cycling trip on the city wall. You have to rent a special bicycle on the top of the city wall. Remember to go to the south gate (Yongning Gate) to see the barbican and arrow tower, or take a photo with the "Xi'an" characters on the north city wall and the train station.

Shanghai Cycling

Starting point: Xinzha Road Subway Station; Ending point: Shanghai Postal Museum

Distance: 5.5 kilometers

Time required : 3 hours (excluding tour time)

Start the journey from Xinzha Road Station of Metro Line 1. There are many outstanding historical buildings near the Shanghai Soho International Youth Hostel on the banks of the Suzhou River, including the red red buildings on the north bank of the river. Fuxin Flour Mill Warehouse, and the Sihang Warehouse where Xie Jinyuan led eight hundred warriors during the Songhu Battle (9:00-16:30, closed on Mondays; free). The Zhejiang Road Bridge on the east side of the warehouse is shaped like a miniature version of the Waibaidu Bridge , is one of the only two remaining steel structure bridges on the Suzhou River.

You may be interested in turning to Ningbo Road to see the famous Paper Building. At least a few years ago, nearly 40 families lived in the building, which can be said to be a model of making full use of space. There are many outstanding historical buildings on Beijing East Road, such as the Salt Bank and the adjacent Zhongyi Trust Building and Siming Bank. The Beijing Apartment in the southeast corner of the Sichuan East Road intersection is also quite eye-catching. The first floor is a snack bar and a souvenir shop. But it still retains the style of a bungalow. The Sha Mei Building in the northwest corner is also the work of Tonghe Yangshang. The Zhongshi Building at the intersection of Huqiu Road and Beijing East Road is calm and dignified.

Going north along Yuanmingyuan Road, on the left hand side are Ampei Matheson, YWCA Building, Hami Building, Xiejin Building and Lanxin Building, which are now home to many high-end restaurants. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the pure European style often attracts couples to take wedding photos, but architecture fans may be more interested in the True Light Building near Suzhou South Road, which was also designed by Hudec.

After passing the British Rowing Club on South Suzhou Road, you will see the entrance to the main building of the former British Consulate in Shanghai. There are several lush old trees planted on the lush lawn. The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Shanghai, with its red tiles and white walls across the river from the Waibaidu Bridge, seems to be in a fairy tale. On the side facing the Pujiang Hotel, the red, blue and white Russian flag is flying, and the Shanghai Building on the west side It is like a screen, facing the breeze blowing from the Huangpu River. Walk west along North Suzhou Road. After passing through Sichuan Middle Road, don't forget to look up at the bronze sculpture on the bell tower of the Shanghai Postal Museum. Looking back a hundred years, you can't help but admire that Shanghai has really created an Oriental miracle.

Lihu Cycling

Starting point: Nanchan Temple; Ending point: Nanchan Temple

Distance: 43 kilometers

Time required: 10 hours (excluding tour time)

There are 15 open ecological parks along the coast of Lihu Lake. The scenery along the route is pleasant and suitable for cycling. Starting from Nanchan Temple in the city center, turn from Yongle Road via Qingyang Road into Taihu Avenue and go straight to the end. Starting from the Light of Lihu Lake and heading south along the Huanhu Road, you can park your car at Fisherman Island and go in to walk along the West Embankment.

Continue riding and you will reach Liyuan. Next to Junlai Hubin Hotel, turn right onto Jincheng Road, pass the Ferris wheel in Lihu Park, and then you will ride on a slightly boring section of road. When you see the sign for Phoenix Art Museum, turn in, bypass the Junyi Penglai Hotel, ride on the steep Sanshui Bridge, and then arrive at Jinshi Road on the other side of Li Lake. Find a restaurant for lunch in Vientiane City by the lake. The modern building next to it is the Wuxi Grand Theater.

After passing the Golden Harbor, passing under the Lihu Bridge, you will enter the Changguangxi National Urban Wetland Park. There are well-maintained wooden planks or stone paths between the wetlands, but they are designed for walkers. If you are lucky and the administrator is willing to let you in, the next long journey will be through the wetlands, which is very pleasant. Then the cart crosses the Shitang Covered Bridge. If you encounter a selfless administrator, you can only ride along Jinshi Road, admire the high-end villas on both sides, and then turn right onto Gaolang Road to cross the bridge. You can ride a bike in Baojie Park to enjoy the wetlands.

Soon you will see the road sign of Yuantouzhu and ride all the way in. If you want to pass through the scenic spot, you will have to spend 1 yuan on the bicycle in addition to the entrance fee. If you don’t enter the scenic area, just take the road next to the gate. This may be the closest ride to Li Lake in your entire trip. No matter which route you choose, you will reach Bogong Island and return to the light of Lihu Lake, completing your tour around Lihu Lake. Then return to the starting point via Taihu Avenue.

If you feel that this cycle is a bit strenuous, you can just go around Xili Lake, borrow a public bicycle at Yuantouzhu (Chongshanmen), go around to Bogong Island, and pass by the light of Lihu Lake , cross Shuanghong Bridge from Lihu Central Park and return to Yuantouzhu. The total cycling route is only 11 kilometers.

Cycling in Hangzhou

Starting point: Manjuelong intersection of Hupao Road; Ending point: Qingzhiwu

Distance: 10 kilometers (with a lot of slopes)

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Time required: 1~2 hours (excluding tour time)

First find the Manjuelong intersection of Hupao Road. There is a fork at the intersection a few hundred meters ahead. Do not enter Wulaofeng Tunnel, go forward about 100 meters along another tree-lined road to find Shiwu Cave. From here it is a gentler slope, and after about 1 kilometer you will reach Shuile Cave. There are climbing instructions and stone steps on the roadside. After passing Shuile Cave, the slope increases. After a big turn, you arrive at the entrance of Yangmeiling Village. Going in from Yangmeiling is a huge downhill slope. You can take a break and buy some Shifeng Longjing at a villager's house. After passing the entrance of Yangmeiling Village, you reach Yanxia Cave more than 300 meters away. There are signboards, parking lots and hiking trails at the entrance of the cave.

After passing through Yanxia Cave, the slope is very steep. You can get off the car and walk along. After passing a new farmhouse with white walls and black tiles, you will reach Wengjiashan. There are also many farmhouses where you can drink tea and buy refreshments, and Laolongjing is also here. Continue riding uphill through the entire Wengjiashan Village until you see the large archway of Longjing Mountain Garden in front of you, and then enter the boundary of Longjing Village. There is about 3 kilometers of uphill road from Shiwu Cave to Longjing Mountain Garden, and riding requires physical strength.

After passing Longjing Mountain Garden, turn right at the first intersection, heading towards Longjing Tea House and Longjing Temple. The Wulaofeng Tunnel route from Longjing Teahouse to Longjing Road is about 1.5 kilometers downhill. Because this is a roadway, there are usually very few motor vehicles, but there are still dangers. You should control your speed and ride aside when making big turns. Go downhill and pass through a traffic light. After 400 meters, you will see the stone monument of the China Tea Museum opposite. You can go straight inward to the entrance of the Tea Expo and stop for a visit or continue along Longjing Road. About 200 meters away, you will find the back door of Zhejiang Hotel. " The entrance to the "Seventh Fourth Project" is here.

Go 1 kilometer further to Du Jinsheng’s former residence. To visit the former residence, you need to go 100 meters inward. Further ahead is the west gate of Hangzhou Flower Garden. Continue riding from here, and after passing Zhaogongdi, go straight and enter Lingyin Road. After riding for about 5 minutes, turn to Yugu Road at the first fork in the road, then turn left at the next intersection and ride to Taoyuan Ridge, and ride along Taoyuan Ridge for 0.5 kilometers to Qingzhiwu.

Xiamen Island Golden Route

Starting point: Xiamen University Baicheng Beach; Ending point: Wuyuan Bridge

Distance: 21 kilometers

Time required : 5~6 hours (including tour time)

The Xiamen Island Ring Road covers the east and west sides of the island with the best scenery. The scenery changes with each step. The road surface is flat and the physical requirements for completing the ride are not high.

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Go south from Xiamen University Baicheng Beach to Qianpu Convention and Exhibition Center Street, turn into Yandai Xiejie lined with small shops, and enjoy this ancient, commercial street . Turning west from the Yinding Bridge at the end to the northern edge of Houhai, you can pass by the spectacular Dazang Longhua Temple, Wanghai Tower, Prince Regent's Palace, and Prince Chun's Palace. Although they are private sites or government agencies, you cannot see them. , but the former residence of Soong Ching Ling on the north side allows you to stop for a while and satisfy your curiosity.

Turn south from the end of the northern edge of Houhai, enter the western edge of Houhai, pass through Denei Street, and enter the more quiet and beautiful southern edge of the West Sea. If you have plenty of time, you can go fishing on the shore and enjoy yourself for a while.

Continue riding to the Huitong Temple in the northwest corner of Xihai, where you can stop and visit the Guo Shoujing Memorial Hall, which is surrounded by rocks. Xiaotongjing Hutong on the west side contains the former residences of Liang Shuming and Zhou Huaimin, whose true appearance is now difficult to see.

Go north from the Guo Shoujing Memorial Hall on the Second Ring Road, then continue back to the north edge of the West Sea. After cycling around the West Sea, go south from Dene Street to the intersection of Dingfu Street. You can visit the west side Mei Lanfang's former residence, deep into the Huguosi Snack Street in the alley, there are many vendors and small restaurants to choose from; heading east, in front of you are the Prince Qing's Mansion and the spectacular former Furen University, a combination of Chinese and Western architecture. Turn north from the intersection and enter the narrow Liuyin Street. Pay attention to Taobele Mansion on the west side of the road, which is now the school building of Beijing No. 13 Middle School.

Turn south at the Monument to Martyr Yuan Mantun to see the courtyard wall of the famous Prince’s Mansion. Go around half a circle and then enter Qianhai West Street to reach the front of Prince Gong’s Mansion. If you walk along Qianhai West Street, you can visit the Guo Moruo Memorial Hall; and from the north edge of Qianhai to the west edge of Qianhai, you can reach the lively Lotus Market, which is now a pedestrian street (vehicles and bicycles are not allowed to enter).

Landscape Guilin City

Starting point: Wenchang Qiaotou; End point: Wenchang Qiaotou

Distance: 18 kilometers

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Starting from Wenchang Qiaotou, first go to the south not far away to take a look at the Ming Dynasty stupa, and then follow the road north of Taohua River to have an authentic breakfast at Tonglaiguan Rice Noodles. Cycling along the South Ring Road, turn right onto Xicheng Road and see Chongshan Mosque. Not far to the north, you will arrive at Ronghu Lake. The former residence of Bai Chongxi is preserved in the Ronghu Hotel north of Xinyi Bridge. You can also walk through the hotel to the lake. Cross Yingbin Bridge and go up Yiwu Road. The intersection is the former site of the First Library of Guangxi Province, now the Ronghu Branch of Guilin Library. Not far to the north is the monument to the place where Mr. Jiang Yiwu died to commemorate the leader of the Revolution of 1911.

Go north to Jiefang West Road and turn right. The building on the right is the Guangxi Provincial Art Museum founded by Ouyang Yuqian. Go forward about 200 meters to Taiping Road and turn left. On the right side of the road is the former site of the National Salvation Daily. Go all the way north across Baoxian Bridge, take Luosi Mountain Road on the left, and go forward about 600 meters. After passing the Second Kindergarten of the Government, on the left side of the road, there is an inconspicuous cliff statue of Liuma Mountain from the Tang Dynasty. It is still popular every first or fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year. exuberant. From here, go all the way west, through Liumashan North Lane, Jiashan Road, and to Taohuajiang Road.

There is no dedicated bicycle lane on Taohuajiang Road, so you need to pay attention to the large trucks passing by. About 1.2 kilometers north from the intersection, after crossing the Fengyu Bridge on the left, you will reach Lujia Village. You can try the long-standing tofu snack in the village. From Lujia Village, you can walk or ride along the path to the west of the river to Reed Flute Cave, which is about 2 kilometers away. Along the way, you can enjoy the leisurely pastoral scenery.

After visiting Reed Flute Cave, you can go straight back to the city along Reed Flute Road and turn right onto Zhongshan North Road. If you have plenty of time, you might as well turn right onto Parrot Road to try your luck: The famous Parrot Mountain Stone Carvings are hidden on the hillside behind Parrot Community Neighborhood Committee. Return to Zhongshan North Road, continue southward through Mulong Lake, and admire the Lakeside Song City and the tall Wooden Dragon Pagoda from the Beimen Bridge. About 350 meters further south, at the intersection of Diecai Road, there is a two-story white building, which is the Memorial Hall of the Eighth Route Army Guilin Office.

Go east from Diecai Road to Longzhu Road. The southwest corner of the intersection is the former residence of Li Zongren’s first wife, Li Xiuwen. Going south from here is the beautiful Binjiang Road. You can buy a ticket to see the cliff statues in Fubo Mountain, or you can go all the way south and buy a cup of coffee at Blade Bookstore to rest. Go south along Binjiang Road, passing the Sun and Moon Twin Towers on the right, and finally return to the starting point of Wenchang Qiaotou. Urban Cycling Guide

1. The above cycling routes are for reference only. The actual routes and local traffic rules shall prevail.

2. Most cities have a relatively complete public bicycle rental system or private bicycles, which can be used for general leisure riding, but some cities only allow local citizens to rent bicycles.

3. If you want to ride in the mountains, you can find a local cycling club or youth hostel to rent professional mountain bikes. If there is no special rental point in the city you visit, you can go to the second-hand car trading market, where the bicycles will generally provide rental services (but you need to be discerning to identify stolen bikes).

4. Before renting a car, you must first check the vehicle's brakes, tires, transmission and other components to ensure they are operating properly.

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You can choose whether to wear cycling clothes and carry tools and equipment according to the length of the riding route and road conditions. For safety reasons, it is best to wear a helmet, and if it is rainy season, you will need a simple raincoat. Please use lights when riding at night, especially in the countryside.

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Dedicated cycling lanes greatly ensure safety, but you still need to pay attention to passing vehicles, especially large trucks, when riding. The speed will be very fast when riding downhill, and the winding road conditions increase the risk. You must pay attention to speed control and do not get carried away in a hurry. When taking photos, be sure to park your car in a safe location and do not ignore the surroundings due to the beautiful scenery.