China by Bike

According to a Chinese saying, Yunnan's four seasons are all just like Spring. The Southwest province has long been a cultural melting pot, influenced by a multitude of different tribes and peoples. Today, 25 of China's 55 minorities settle in Yunnan. Stunning landscapes and an unparalleled ethnic diversity make this region one of China's most fascinating places. From Zhongdian (aka Shangri-La) close to the Tibetan border we cycle southwards to Dali which lies beautifully between the Cang Mountain and Erhai. On our way we hike through one of the world's deepest gorges, the Tiger leaping Gorge, we explore the ancient caravan town of Lijiang and trace the traditions of Chinese Buddhism at Shibaoshan (Stone Treasure Mountain). Our journey is framed by visits to Beijing and Shanghai.

On this easy cycling trip, you will discover China's cultural and geographic highlights. A small group and a dedicated and flexible guide will make this tour a unique experience. We are a small tour operator specialised in cycling tours in China - everyone of our staff has spent time living in the Middle Kingdom and will be dedicated to share their enthusiasm for the country and its people with you! This tour represents what our company stands for - an unfiltered China-experience, an original route and as much time as possible spent outside exploring. On a typical day spent on the bike you will cycle leisurely, having enough time for spontaneous exploration and taking photos. After reaching the destination in the afternoon and taking a shower you then have the rest of the day to relax or experience bustling markets and the Chinese everyday-life together with your tour guide. A day of cycling will make you hungry - so you will surely want to try some of the delicous fresh and regional dishes in a one of the local restaurants! On the journey, you'll roam through Beijing's charming Hutongs, cycle to the Great Wall, and discover the fascinating karst hills around Guilin and Yangshuo on two wheels. In beautiful Yunnan with its rich diversity of ethnic minorities, you'll hike through the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge and cycle around Lake Erhai to Dali and visit the stone forests South of Kunming. At the end of the trip, you'll pay a visit to China's 'Gate to the West' - Shanghai. You will cycle on paved roads predominantly through rural areas. Avoiding unnecessary transfers whenever possible, cycling in and out of cities is included on our routes, giving you the possibility to experience urban and suburban scenes and get a full picture of this fascinating and diverse country and its culture.

On this challenging bicycle trip, you will discover the fascinating "Golden Triangle". This area covers parts of Southern China, Northern Laos and Thailand and is connected by the Mekong. On the trip, you will experience stunning Landscapes covered by tropical forest and a matchless density of ethnic minorites. On a typical day spent on the bike you will reach the destination in the afternoon, take a shower and then have the rest of the day to explore bustling markets or local buddhist temples together with your tour guide. A day of cycling will make you hungry - so you will surely want to try some of the dishes made from fresh regional vegetables in a one of the local restaurants! Our route will lead you from Jinghong in South Yunnan through a natural reserve in Luang Namtha to beautiful Luang Prabang. From Lao's ancient imperial capital we take a chartered boat upstream, traveling two days on the mighty Mekong to the Thai border-town Chiang Khong. After three more days of cycling in Thailand and a boat trip on the Kok river you will spend the last two days of our tour in Chiang Mai. In a small group, you will cycle on paved roads through mostly mountainous terrain. Cycling experience is needed as some of the stages are longer than 100 km include longer climbs. If you would like to obtain more information about the detailed routes or see elevation profiles, please do not hesitate to contact us via the contact form! Luggage transfer, a support car and dedicated and enthusiastic guides will make sure that you will fully enjoy your ride! The bicycle rent is included.

On this easy cycling trip, you will discover China's cultural and geographic highlights. A small group and a dedicated and flexible guide will make this tour a unique experience. We are a small tour operator specialised in cycling tours in China - everyone of our staff has spent time living in the Middle Kingdom and will be dedicated to share their enthusiasm for the country and its people with you! This tour represents what our company stands for - an unfiltered China-experience, an original route and as much time as possible spent outside exploring. On a typical day spent on the bike you will cycle leisurely, having enough time for spontaneous exploration and taking photos. After reaching the destination in the afternoon and taking a shower you then have the rest of the day to relax or experience bustling markets and the Chinese everyday-life together with your tour guide. A day of cycling will make you hungry - so you will surely want to try some of the delicous fresh and regional dishes in a one of the local restaurants! On the journey, you'll roam through Beijing's charming Hutongs, cycle to Ming Tombs North of the capital and climb the steep stairs of the Great Wall at Huanghua. After taking a sleeper train to Guilin, you will discover the fascinating karst hills around the Li River and Yangshuo on two wheels. At the end of the trip, you'll pay a visit to China's 'Gate to the West' - Shanghai. You will cycle on paved roads predominantly through rural areas covering 40 km on average on the cycling stages. Avoiding unnecessary transfers whenever possible, cycling in and out of cities is included on our routes, giving you the possibility to experience urban and suburban scenes and get a full picture of this fascinating and diverse country and its culture. Please contact us through the contact form to let us give you more detailed information on the cycling and hiking routes and elevation profiles.
Note: This tour is also available on Responsible Travel as a longer 23-days trip. Departure dates are the same.

On this challenging bicycle trip, you will discover the fascinating "Golden Triangle" riding from Southern China to Lao's former imperial capital Luang Prabang. On the trip, you will experience untouched landscapes covered by tropical forest and a matchless density of ethnic minorites. On a typical day spent on the bike you will reach the destination in the afternoon, take a shower and then have the rest of the day to explore bustling markets or local buddhist temples together with your tour guide. A day of cycling will make you hungry - so you will surely want to try some of the dishes made from fresh regional vegetables in a one of the local restaurants! Our route will lead you from Jinghong, Chinas gate to South-East Asia at the Mekong to the Lao Border at Mohan. After a stay in a natural reserve in Luang Namtha, you will cycle to Muang Khua, take a little boat downstream the Nam Ou and then continue cycling to beautiful Luang Prabang. In a small group, you will cycle on paved roads through mostly mountainous terrain. Cycling experience is needed as some of the stages are longer than 100 km include longer climbs. If you would like to obtain more information about the detailed routes or see elevation profiles, please do not hesitate to contact us via the contact form! Luggage transfer, a support car and dedicated and enthusiastic guides will make sure that you will fully enjoy your ride! The bicycle rent is included. Our route will lead you from Jinghong in South Yunnan through a natural reserve in Luang Namtha to beautiful Luang Prabang, Lao's ancient imperial capital.

This challenging bicycle trip features a unique mixture of seeing some of China's most well-known spots and cities as well as discovering the non-touristy Chinese hinterland on two wheels. We are a small tour operator specialised in cycling tours in China - everyone of our staff has spent time living in the Middle Kingdom and will be dedicated to share their enthusiasm for the country and its people with you! This tour represents what our company stands for - an unfiltered China-experience, an original route and as much time as possible spend on the bike rather than in cars and buses. On a typical day spent on the bike you will reach the destination in the afternoon, take a shower and then have the rest of the day to explore bustling markets, watch the daily dance routines on the city square and experience everyday-life in the typical Chinese town together with your tour guide. A day of cycling will make you hungry - so you will surely want to try some of the delicous Central Chinese dishes in a one of the local restaurants! Framed by visits to Beijing and Shanghai, you will have the opportunity to climb the Great Wall, see Xi'an and the Terracotta Warriors and then spend two weeks cycling over 1000 km through the stunning and undiscovered mountains of Central China - all the way to the famous Yangzi and its Three Gorges. In a small group, you will cycle on paved roads through mostly mountainous terrain. Cycling experience is needed as some of the stages are longer than 100 km and include longer climbs. Luggage transfer, a support car and a dedicated and enthusiastic guide will make sure that you will fully enjoy your ride! The bicycle rent is included. Further highlights on this tour include a climb to the beautiful peaks of the Daoist Mount Hua, strolls through the old towns of Manchuan and Shuhe, a river cruise on the River Daning as well as a visit to the Three Gorges Dam. We cycle off the beaten tracks of mass tourism and discover the rough beauty of provincial China as well as the fascinating waterway culture along the country's longest river. The cycling tour will be framed by a three-day stay in the capital Beijing at the beginning and a visit to Shanghai, China's 'secret capital' at the end.