14 China Cycling Tours Worth Booking

1.Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou

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

Start with Cycle Canton at 1:30 pm and ride from old Guangzhou alleyways and markets to People’s Park, Ersha Island, the Opera House, and Canton Tower. Guides such as Nicole, Cherry, Ben, and Bram add local history and food stops. Bikes, helmets, water, and snacks are included.

“This was a fantastic way to experience the real Guangzhou. There were just two of us on the trip and our guide, Ben, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, great English, an all round nice guy. Plus, due to bad weather he adapted the tour to ensure we got our monies worth. Highly recommended.”

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2.1-Day tour of Guilin-LiRiver cruise-Yangshuo Xianggong hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $58

Travel from Guilin to Yangshuo by four-hour Li River cruise, then visit Yangshuo and Xianggong Hill. Your private car and English-speaking guide are included, while the boat, lunch, and hill entrance fee cost extra. Jacky, Jerry, and Jeff are among the guides praised for clear commentary and helpful service.

“Wycieczka godna polecenia. Jerry bardzo dobrze mówi po angielsku, stara się o wszystkim opowiedzieć, odpowiada na wszystkie pytania. Zrobił nam wiele ładnych zdjęć. Po drodze zatrzymaliśmy się dodatkowo na kilku punktach widokowycRead more”

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3.4-Hr Shanghai Tour: Food, Culture, Sightseeing, Cycling, Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $93

Start at Lujiazui and move through Shanghai by foot, shared bike, ferry, subway, and tea table. You’ll see the Huangpu River, visit Xiahai Temple, sample snacks at City Mart, and finish near the North Bund. Shanghai Tower entry is optional and costs extra.

“Nice combination of walk and bike tour along the highlights of Shanghai with a perfect tour guide! Even with high temperatures”

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4.Xi’an City Wall Private Guided Tour with Cycling Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $60

You’ll explore Xi’an’s 600-year-old City Wall with a private English-speaking guide, walking sections and cycling if you choose. Guides such as Wendy and Summer are praised for clear English and local tips. The $60 price includes entry and optional hotel transfer, but bicycle rental costs extra.

“Mi guía ha sido un excelente anfitrión! Me ha acompañado por todo el trayecto y se ha dedicado a enseñarme con dedicación y calma todas mis preguntas… un 10!”

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5.1 Day Yangshuo Countryside Cycling and Yulong bamboo boat Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $94

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and car exploring Yangshuo’s countryside by bicycle and Yulong River bamboo raft. Your guide may be Leo, who has led a scenic riverside ride before. Bikes and transport are included, but the raft costs 320 RMB per boat for two people.

“La nostra guida Leo ci ha accompagnati lungo il fiume Li per una bellissima biciclettata. Purtroppo non abbiamo potuto fare il giro sul fiume perché l'acqua era salita di livello a causa della pioggia. Abbiamo pranzato in un posto molto carino e poi siamo andati a Yangshuo. Consigliato.”

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6.Family-Friendly Tolo Harbour Cycling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $124

Ride Hong Kong’s Tolo Harbour cycle paths for about four hours with a guide, bicycle, and helmet included. Meet at Tai Po Market MTR Station, follow a mostly flat route beside the water, and look across the harbor toward the Pat Sin Leng Mountains. Guide Rory Mackay is associated with the experience.

“Fantastic interesting/knowledgeable guide! Very hot/humid day but certainly worth a venture outside of the city.”

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7.Riverside Cycling With A Native

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $51Best value

Meet your English or Chinese host at Exit A of Hualikan Station in Beijing. A short electric-car ride leads to a leisurely 20km riverside cycle, with bikes, helmets, tea, local food, photo stops, and a small group of no more than four people.

“A little different from other tours, which I thought was fun.”

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8.Discover Local Life and Street Food Shanghai Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $80

Ride about 14 km through Shanghai’s lanes and working neighborhoods with a local guide, stopping for street food and soft drinks. This relaxed three-hour outing begins at 980 Wu Ding Lu, is limited to five people, and returns to the same meeting point.

“A good balance of busy adventure and moments to relax. Our host showed us some really cool spots and I felt we got to see a side of the city we never would have otherwise!”

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9.Xi’an City Center Private Cycling and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $96

Meet an English-speaking guide such as Kai, Rosa, or Cindy at your Xi’an hotel for a private 4 to 5-hour outing. Visit a morning food market, ride or walk the Ming city wall, see the Bell Tower, and finish in the Muslim Quarter. Bikes, tickets, and pickup are included.

“Cindy was amazing, she took us through the morning market, picking out things for us to try and eat locally. She answered all of our questions and gave us options of things to do! She even gave us a Pre tour of the terra-cotta warriorRead more”

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10.Yangshuo: Highlights Karst landscapes & Village Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking driver-guide, including Bruce, cruising the Li River, climbing Xianggong Hill, and cycling rural Yangshuo. The $75 tour includes private transport and bike rental, but boat tickets, hill entry, and lunch cost extra. Pickup time is confirmed one day ahead.

“Bruce Lee is a great driver and guide. As the weather wasnt great we changed the plan without any problem.”

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11.E-Bike Adventure Tour in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $85

Ride an electric bike from Zhongshan Park through Shanghai’s French Concession, quieter neighborhoods, and the Bund. Your English- or Swedish-speaking guide shares local history, points out lesser-known places, and leaves time for street food stops. The three-hour tour is limited to four people.

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12.Full-day Tour: Cycling, Rafting & SanjieLiu Outdoor Water Theatre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $128

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Yangshuo by bicycle and bamboo raft, with a local guide, farm-style lunch, Moon Hill, private transport, and the outdoor Impression Sanjie Liu show. Groups are capped at 15, pickup is offered, and guide David may share lesser-used village paths near his hometown.

“David enthusiastically gave me a tour of Yangshuo, his hometown. As a local, he knows the lesser-traveled paths and hidden gems that help us avoid the crowds so common when traveling in China. Most importantly, he is a genuinely kind person, eager to share his pride in his country and spread joy to those around him.”

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13.Hong Kong Mountain Biking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $226

Ride from Tuen Mun into Tai Lam Country Park with guide Rory Mackay, circling Tai Lam Chung Reservoir and tackling smooth paths or optional technical sections. The 5 to 6-hour trip includes a bike, helmet, and vehicle support. Basic cycling skill and strong fitness are needed.

“A great day out in Lantau with the family to discover what HK has to offer for Mountain Bikers of all levels. Rory was great to lead us all the way to the top and then rapidly back down, multiple times! Who knew this was on offer in HK! Highly recommend this, especially on a year when we all look for "new" adventures!”

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14.Xi’an City Wall: Guided Tour with Cycling Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $70

Meet your English-speaking guide at 5:30 pm for a two-hour visit to Xi’an City Wall. Walk from the meeting point to South Gate, or add hotel transfers. Choose a bicycle rental to cover more of the 14-kilometer wall, but note that the cycling portion is unguided.

“Most people focus on the terracotta warriors (which are amazing by the way) but risk missing out on a very unique experience to visit the Xi'an City Wall - China's only intact ancient city wall. The history is fascinating, and when else do you get a chance to ride a bike on such Read more”

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