Guilin Cycling Tours

The trip covers 3 destinations of China, starts from capital and ends in the south. Hike the less visited sections of the Great Wall and have a close look of the man-made wonder of the world, and then cycle in Guilin of Guangxi region, to those scenic places which have been favored by poets and painters for centuries. A bullet train on fast developing network to Southeast of Guizhou province then takes us to ethnic Dong and Miao villages and its splendid culture.

Highlights

• Wild section China Great Wall Hikes.
• City Exploration and Visit at Beijing.
• Countryside biking in Guilin and Yangshuo.
• Minority cultural cycles in Guizhou provice.
• Bullet train experience in China.
• Yellow Mountain Hike (Top5 in China)
• Flexible Tour Itineary to Cater Cyclists' Budget and Fitness Level

Road Condition: Well paved concrete/asphalt.

The tour is focusing on the world famous places in southwest of China – Yunnan, and is including the Tibetan culture visit at Shangri-la, amazing trekking on Tiger Leaping Gorge (both upper and low way), biking the highlight regions around Lijiang, Dali though remote villages, lakes, snow mountains, hot spring and ancient towns, together with a boat experience to across the branch of Yangtze River and home stays in the local farmers’ guesthouse.

Highlights

• Charms of Tibetan Cultures and No Visit Restrictions for Westerners.
• Natrual Wonders at Napahai Lake.
• Tiger Leaping Gorge Top Hike Routes.
• Rural Minority Cultures and Lifes,
• Snow Mountains and Lakes at Lijiang and Dali.
• Hot Springs and Remote Villages.
• Optional E-bike and Fully Car Supported Tour to Cater Cyclists' Budget and Fitness Level.

Road Condition: Mostly paved with concrete/asphalt (Some roads in the less-developed rural areas of China are little rougher compared with the big cities in east coast of the country).

This is an outdoor adventure trip of mixed cycling and hiking experiences from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to Hunan province in South China. The areas both shares the most beautiful scenery to the world: Guilin (limestone formation) and Zhangjiajie (quartz sandstone formation) – It is the place that inspired Hollywood movie director James Cameron to create the world of Avatar in his film.

Highlights

• Holistic Travel Experiences with a Lot of Fun: Cycling, Hiking, Non-Cycle Visits, Rafting etc..
• Less-travelled Countryside Biking.
• Hiking at Longji Rice Terraces and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
• Chinese Bullet Train and Overnight Sleeper Train Experiences.
• Amazing Light Show of Impression Sister Liu San-jie in Yangshuo.
• Local Specialty Dishes.
• Flexible Tour Itinerary Based on Your Budget and Fitness.

Road Condition: Mostly on paved concrete/asphalt (90% +)

The trip covers trekking on the less-visited wild mountain of Niangniangshan, enjoying the golden/purple sunset and sunrise of the highest mountain in Sichuan province - the holy Minya Konka, challenging the longest climbs in Tibetan area, immersing yourself in the mixed cultures of Han and Tibetan people. You will surely secure a special experience of lifetime in the remote Tibetan area of China!

Highlights

• Himalaya Mountain Foot and Snow Mountains.
• Breathtaking Scenery.
• China's Yellow River Cultures.
• Chellenge Trekking at Niangniang Mt.
• Cycling through Tibetan Cultural Area.
• Tagong Grassland and Xinduqiao Photographing Heaven.
• Outdoor Camping Experience.

Road Condition: Mostly paved with concrete/asphalt (Some sections of the road are a little rougher compared with the big cities in east coast of China).

GCT's bike tours are not only designed for skilled, frequent cyclists, but alsofamilies including kids and seniors, who are interested in both outdoor activity, real lives in China, and the historical culture.

Highlights

• Learning Chinese Tea Production and Culture.
• Delicious Snacks and food in South China.
• Cable Car Experience and Views on the Top of Mt.Yao.
• Cycling and Expeirence both Urban and Rural Lives.
• Classic Boat Cruise on Li River.
• World-class Evening Light Show of Sister Liu.
• Chinese Food Cooking Lessons.

Road Condition: Mostly on paved concrete/asphalt.

This tour is designed for the active traveler who does not wish to cover too many areas in 10 - 14 days and intend to have an in-depth travel experience and funs. The tour is fully supported and you are worry-free about the biking distance. This tour covers all the must-visit parts around Guilin and highlights both in north and south, it is one of the classic long-distance bike tour in south China in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the day by day tour details are flexible to be revised based on clients' wishes.

Highlights

• Visit of ancient towns and well-reserved old villages,
• Biking on countryside rails and attraction visit,
• Bicycle greenway cycles along Ancient canal and Li River,
• Hot spring relax after cycling,
• UNESCO heritage at Ziyuan and Dragon's Backbone of Longji Rice Terraces Fields,
• Bamboo rafting and evening show,
• Homestay lunch at local farmer's house.

Road Condition: Well paved concrete/asphalt.

This is an updated route of the old Dragon's trail bike tour (popular among westerners) from the Southeastern Guizhou province, where the habitat of Dong and Miao people lives, and the tour is a mix of the cycling and cultural excursions to rural areas of China.

Highlights

• Cycle through traditional villages - best local scenery and less traffic.
• Learning culture from the ethnic groups (Dong,Miao,Zhuang) and the majority of China (Han).
• Diversed experiences in two provinces.
• Superb landscapes of the limestone terrain and rice field terraces.
• China's intangible cultural heritage (group singing, the last gun tribe,etc.).
• Backroads cycling at Lingqu Canal built in 214BC and organic grape farm experience.
• Countryside biking around the Li River areas with spectacular Karst landscape.
• Flexible tour itineary and fully supported by guide and van.

Road Condition: Mostly on paved concrete/asphalt.

Xinjiang is a very sensitive area in China and the salary there is very high (because the government wants to keep the stable country and never mind sacrificing a lot of things, including money), it is not a joke to cycle / travel there, please respect the local police, decision and local culture even when it effects our itinerary.

This tour will also be our company’s first time cycling there, everything is also new to us, there are around 20% uncertain things inside the itinerary, and even those well-planned parts can be affected if the local army, police, or local people says no. Our team is professional and will try best to make the tour perfect as much as we can, please understand the possible difficulty or unhappy part in such a special province.

Lost the way / have some unexpected block/jam during our cycling is possible to happened, our guide and driver will have to deal with the it based on the real situation.

You (or your friends) need to final confirm joining this tour and pay the tour deposit at least half years ahead, because our local partner will need very detailed final guests list and itinerary to apply for the special permit for this cycling group around half years ahead of the tour starting date.

A bike and hike holiday from Guizhou to Guangxi province in South West China. The areas is regarded as one of the most beautiful parts in China: Guizhou mimority villages, Guilin (Li river and limestone peaks).

Highlights

• Handcrafted itinerary with a Lot of outdoor fun.
• Ancient town and minority villages visit.
• Longji Rice Terraces hikng.
• Three provinces people's life and culture experience.
• AmazingLight show of Sister Liu at Yangshuo.
• Memorable minority culture exprience,
• Flexible tour itineary to cater cyclists' budget and fitness level.

Road Condition: Mostly on paved concrete/asphalt (90% +).