Half Day Shanghai Essence Cycling Tour
This cycling tour provides a unique blend of physical activity and cultural immersion, allowing tourists to explore Shanghai's multifaceted charm, from its historical roots to its contemporary allure.
- Duration: Approximately three hours
Price Per Person in US Dollars
What to Expect
- Discover the historic expanse of the Old French Concession, adorned with colonial architecture.
- Pedal through the contemporary district, showcasing a blend of traditional Shikumen structures.
- Traverse Nanjing Road, one of Shanghai's most bustling shopping avenues.
Itinerary
Please proceed to the Garden Hotel on Maoming South Road to convene with your tour guide. Situated merely 500 meters from exit 3 of the South Shaanxi Road subway station, the hotel is easily accessible. Don your helmet, mount your bike, and embark on a 20 km cycling journey through a transforming Shanghai in just 3 hours.
Begin your adventure at People's Square, the largest urban plaza in Shanghai, hosting significant edifices such as the Shanghai Museum and various governmental buildings. Navigate through some of the city's busiest thoroughfares and shopping malls as you cycle along Nanjing Road. Then, venture towards the Old French Concession, imbued with a romantic ambiance left by the French during the colonial era.
Discover Tianzifang's charming cafes and intriguing shops nestled within traditional Shanghai lanes. Subsequently, explore Xintiandi, replete with fashionable boutiques and entertainment venues housed in historic Shikumen-style structures. Afterward, journey through Shanghai Old Street, rich with centuries of character. Before concluding your excursion, ride along the expansive Binjiang Avenue in the Pudong district to witness the modern Shanghai skyline.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional English speaking guide
- Bike rental & helmet
Important Information
- Operates: Daily
- Age Requirement: 12 and older, with a maximum of 8 participants per group.
- Departure Point: In front of the Garden Hotel (花园饭店), 58 Mao Ming Nan Lu, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China.
- How to Get There: Take a taxi or Metro Line 1, 10, or 12 to South Shaanxi Road Station. Exit at Exit 3 and walk 1-2 minutes to reach the Garden Hotel.
- Return Details: Changle Road, ChinaCycleTours Office—House 1, No. 376 Chang Le Rd, Shanghai, China.