China · CYCLING TOURS
10 reviewed
Good cycling tours fill up around the Chinese public holidays and stay full for a fortnight either side. Below are the 10 best, with current prices and what separates them, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Half-day vintage bike tour of Shanghai Old Town, Fazang Temple and a wet market, with coffee-pastry breakfast and local tasting.
“We were given a great insight into the lifestyle of Shanghai people with a real glimpse of 'old' Shanghai. Touring on bikes with an excellent guide and a small group of like-minded tourists made this a most pleasurable experience.”
Half-day bike and local food tour in Shanghai, covering the French Concession, Xintiandi, Old Town, and the Bund with bike rental and meals.
“I had a lovely biking tour in Shanghai with guide Ellen. I don't eat meat so Ellen was kind enough to find some vegetarian alternatives. There's a bit of walking involved as well which was nice, but the bikes are very comfortable and of good quality. Ellen was very good at signalling while biking so we knew where to go, it felt safe and was very enjoyable!”
Half-day small-group Guangzhou bike tour with local history stops, People’s Park, Ersha Island, Opera House, and Pearl River views to Canton Tower.
“It is an interesting bicycle tour where a lot of information is given by the enthusiastic guide with some surprising locations that are visited.”
Cycle Beijing hutongs with an English guide, e-bike or bicycle, helmet, street food stops, and Drum and Bell Tower games for a 3-hour local ride.
“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 .”
Small-group bike tour of Shanghai with snacks, bike and helmet included. Ride 11 miles through French Concession, Bund, and Xintiandi.
“I arrived 4 days early to participate in a guided tour of China. I had 4 days in Shanghai to do my own thing. I pre booked two tours on consecutive days before I left Australia. I had the misfortune of my baggage being delayed. In the end I had Read more”
Bike Shanghai at night with a small group, neon Bund views, and street-food tastings, riding a vintage bike with guide and helmet.
“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”
A 3.5-hour Shanghai night bike tour across the Huangpu River, with Bund jazz, Yu Garden night market snacks, and Xintiandi.
“Upon turning up for the evening I was told that I was the only person doing the tour that evening. I was a bit nervous as I am not the fittest of people, however my guide May was amazing and set just the right pace for me. May gave me the confidence that I needed and before long I was having a great time whizzing through the streets of Shanghai. May's English was excellent and her knowledge of the city and its history were great, giving just the right amount of detail. The length of the tour was just right, covering all of the main areas of the city. As…”
Cycle Shanghai’s top sights and foodie stops in 4 hours, from the Bund skyline to Yu Garden back alleys, led by great English guides.
“This tour was so fun! May packed so much into our time so we were able to experience so much of Shanghai. Another great bonus was that she was constantly taking photos for us which meant we had keepsakes from the tour. I was very nervous about doing this tour due to the roads in Shanghai but May constantly made sure I was okay and looked after us all amazingly!”
Cycle Shanghai’s French Concession and Old Town lanes, then cap it with a guided tea tasting on a small group ride.
“Helen was super nice and took very good care of us. the bicicles were new and well kept. We were blessed with a sunny day and this tour was an awesome way to discover Shanghai. :)”
Private 3-hour Shanghai bike tour from Xiangyang Park with a local English guide, coffee stop, and photos for up to five.
“Jill was very nice and patient. She checked in on everyone and was careful on the bike. She is very social and fun. I would strongly recommend this tour! It was so much fun!”
