West Lake Cycling: The Flat, Scenic Hangzhou Loop
West Lake has a flat 15 km ring made for bikes, plus a climb to the Longjing tea hills. Here’s the route, where to rent, and how to combine it with the Grand Canal.
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Cycling Qingdao: The Coastal Promenade Route
Qingdao’s seaside promenade is a scenic, if hilly, ride past red roofs and beer. Here is the coastal route, where to rent an e-bike, and the seafood stops.
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Cycling Guilin and Yangshuo: The Yulong River Loop
Yangshuo’s flat karst country is China’s best beginner ride. Here’s the Yulong River loop, the Xingping 20-yuan view, ferries for bikes, and where to rent, with food stops.
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Cycling in China: Routes, Rules, and What to Know
China is better for cycling than its traffic reputation suggests. Here’s how to ride the cities and the countryside, from shared bikes to touring routes, with safety tips.
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China’s Bike-Share Systems: How to Unlock and Ride
China’s shared bikes are the cheapest last-mile transport, but the apps and parking zones trip up visitors. Here’s how to unlock with Alipay, what it costs, and the rules.
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Cycling in Beijing: Hutongs, Lakes, and the Imperial Axis
Beijing still rides well if you know where. Here are the hutong loops, lake paths, and the ride to the Summer Palace, plus how to unlock a shared bike and dodge traffic.
