15 Cycling Tours in China That Fill Up First

1.Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · from $100Our pick

Start at 9:30 a.m. with a safety briefing, coffee, and a vintage bicycle. Your guide leads you through Shanghai Old Town, the Former French Concession, Fuxing Park, Fazang Temple, and local food stops. Guides may include Charlie, Claire, Jeremy, Kat, Rose, or Mr Q.

“Great way to spend a half-day in Shanghai. Our guide Jeremy was very knowledgable and guided us through some less touristy sections for the city. We also stopped for some tasty street food, which was an added bonus. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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2.Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Ride 11 miles through central Shanghai with an English-speaking guide such as Ellen or Alyssa, stopping in the French Concession, Xintiandi, Taikang Road, Old Town, and the Bund. Bikes, helmets, water, entrance fees, photos, and local food are included. The route suits beginners, but you will ride near city traffic.

“A fantastic way to view Shanghai. Although the roads look busy and scary all the drivers and motorcycle riders just give way to each other. Ellen our guide gave us an awesome experience showing us a variety of places to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Shanghai. Shanghai is flat so no big hills to climb and despite 31 degree temperatures it was cooler biking than walking. Would definitely recommend.”

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3.Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $83

Ride through Guangzhou with a local guide such as Nicole, Cherry, Ben, or Bram, moving from old lanes and People’s Park to Ersha Island, the Opera House, and Canton Tower. You get a bike, helmet, water, and light snacks. Expect a leisurely pace, local stories, and some busy traffic.

“Unfortunately, it was a wet day but Cherry made it fun. As we decided to finish a bit earlier they covered our Uber back to our hotel which was great.”

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4.The Hutong Experience by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $150

Ride Beijing’s centuries-old hutongs with an English-speaking guide such as Dominic, using an e-bike or regular bicycle. Over three hours, you’ll sample street food, play traditional games near the Drum and Bell Towers, enjoy drinks, and get local tips at a relaxed pace.

“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 .”

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5.Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · from $82

Cycle about 11 miles through old and new Shanghai with an English-speaking guide such as Ellen, James, Li, Christine, or August. You’ll ride through the French Concession, the Bund, Xintiandi, and local neighborhoods, stopping for snacks and photos. Bikes, helmets, water, and food are included.

“Really get to know non-tourist parts of the city. The bike allows for a large coverage too. Would have been good to have more food tasting.”

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6.Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $100

Join a guide such as Charlie or Oliver for a four-hour evening ride through Shanghai’s Old Town, Former French Concession, Yu Garden area, and the neon-lit Bund. You’ll use a vintage bicycle, sample local food, visit a traditional Chinese medicine outlet, and ride in a group of no more than eight.

“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”

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7.4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · from $45Best value

Ride through Shanghai for 3.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as May, Mai, or Mayfer. See both sides of the Huangpu River, cycle through historic concession areas, visit the Yu Garden night market, stop for a popular snack, and pass Shanghai’s famous jazz bar and nightlife districts.

“Lot of fun. Very safe. The snack was delicious. Mai ist a very professional Tour Guide.”

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8.Shanghai Must-See and Foodie Test Bike Tour( Day & Night)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · from $68

Start in Shanghai’s Former Concession area and cycle with guides such as May, Mei, Mae, or Mayfer through Nongtang lanes, the Bund, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, and old concession districts. Expect a small group, local snacks, photo stops, and a close look at both grand Shanghai and everyday street life.

“May was an outstanding guide and sadly shepherded us through the back streets of Shanghai.”

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9.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Meet your English-speaking guide at Garden Hotel and pedal through Shanghai’s Old Town lanes, Former French Concession, Fuxing Park, Bund, and Xintiandi. Bikes, helmets, water, entrance fees, photos, and tea tasting are included. Guides such as Ellen, Helen, and Ray are praised for friendly local insight.

“Lin waited 25 minutes for us. We arrived late directly from the airport and were so happy and delightfully surprised to see her still there waiting for us!”

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10.Private 3 hour bike tour with coffee break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 hours

Ride through Shanghai with an English-speaking guide such as Jill or Chris, using easy city bikes on a private, flexible route. Expect historic streets, parks, riverside paths, the French Concession, the Bund, local cafés, and professional photos. Bring water, sunscreen, and note that helmets are not provided.

“Excellent tour with Gill who took us all round the French area and was very informative about the history and detail of each area we went to. Definitely recommend”

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11.1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $172

Start with an 8:00 a.m. Guilin hotel pickup and a four-hour Li River cruise past karst peaks, bamboo groves, buffalo, and villages. After Yangshuo’s West Street, your private guide leads a rural bike ride. Guides such as Frank, Lily, Jerry, and Sarah have earned strong praise for flexibility and care.

“It’s a must book!! Started on a deluxe boat after driver and our fabulous guide Jerry picked us up from hotel. Cruise was so good. Lunch was also great on the boat. Arrived in Yangshuo, had time to shop then had electric Scooters to tour the Read more”

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12.Beijing Highlights-Private Beijing Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $100

Ride 15 km through Beijing with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at the Drum Tower, Shichahai Lake, Jingshan Park, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Wangfujing, and Nanluoguxiang. Guides such as Dean, Amy, and Daniel are praised for safe riding and engaging local stories.

“The tour voucher said we must confirm the tour by phone or email 24 hours prior. Despite multiple attempts we were unable to contact the local operator by phone. A last ditch effort by email did get a response but too late for us to make Read more”

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13.Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Biking & Flexible Pricing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 1 - 2 days

You’ll cruise four hours from Guilin to Yangshuo, pass the Nine-Horse Fresco and the 20 RMB viewpoint, then explore West Street and bike beside the Yulong River. A private English-speaking driver, bicycle rental, hotel pickup, and return transport are included. Bruce Lee or Blues Lee may guide your day.

“We had the most amazing time with Blues Lee! He really made an effort to make our trip to Yangshuo a great experience and answered all our questions and requests. We had so much fun and totally recommend getting on a trip with him!”

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14.Full-Day Shanghai Classic Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $153

Spend six hours cycling Shanghai at an easy pace with a local English-speaking guide. Visit the Shanghai Museum area, Taikang Road, Dongtai Road, People’s Square, and Cite Bourgogne, with a Chinese lunch, bike rental, helmet, water, and entrance fees 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!”

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15.Eat Bike Love – Private bike tour in Hong Kong New Territory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $240

Ride from Tai Wai to Tai Po with English-speaking guide Ashley, stopping at a village, Taoist temple, Tolo Harbour, and Hong Kong Science Park before choosing seafood at a wet market for a chef-prepared meal. Bikes and gear are included, but food costs extra.

“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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