The 8 Best China Bike Tours

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 vintage bicycle, helmet, water, and coffee. Ride through Shanghai Old Town, Fuxing Park, and the Former French Concession, with stops at Fazang Temple, a wet market, and local food spots. Guides such as Charlie, Claire, and Mr Q bring history and daily life into focus.

“This is a great way to see some wonderful parts of Old Shanghai and to really feel part of the daily and street life. The company is excellent. I highly recommend this experience.”

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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, visiting the French Concession, Xintiandi, Taikang Road, Old Town, and the Bund. Expect bike lanes, city traffic, short walks, local snacks, water, and a generous Shanghai meal.

“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 guides such as Nicole, Cherry, Ben, Bram, or Tachi, depending on the day. In four hours, you move from old lanes and markets to Ersha Island, the Opera House, and Pearl River views of Canton Tower. Bikes, helmets, water, and light snacks are included.

“Great experience!! We were able to appreciate Guangzhou from a very local point of view, see the old city and the new buildings all during the same day!. Ben and Tachi were super professional, friendly and knowlegable about the highlights of the city. Very handy if you only have a day to spare, do not miss it! You will see parts of the city that nobody else will take you to.”

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4.The Hutong Experience by Bike

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

Ride Beijing’s old hutongs with an English-speaking guide from Our Beijing, including Dominic, using an e-bike or regular bicycle. Over three hours, you’ll taste street food, stop for drinks, play traditional games near the Drum and Bell Towers, and receive local tips along the way.

“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 $82Best value

Ride about 11 miles through Shanghai with an English-speaking guide, visiting the French Concession, Bund, Xintiandi, local streets, and food stops. Bikes, helmets, snacks, water, photos, and a group of no more than eight are included. Guides may include Ellen, James, Li, Christine, or August.

“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.Half-Day Old Shanghai Small Group Bike Tour (Day & Night)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 128 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Ride with an English-speaking China Cycle Tours guide through Shanghai’s French Concession, Tianzifang, Fuxing Park, Old Street, and other historic lanes. Bikes, helmets, water, entrance fees, and photos are included. Guides such as Ellen, Li, August, and Alica have earned praise for safety and local insight.

“I booked a small group tour but I was the only one and was lucky enough to get a totally tailor made private tour. Ellen he tour guide was brilliant and took me to all the hotspots as well as the hidden alleys and of the beaten track places. I only had 2 days in Shanghai but thanks to this cycling tour I really felt like I saw everything and got a real feel for Shanghai. Can not recommend it highly enough.”

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7.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, Chris, or Gill. Follow a custom route through the French Concession, art deco streets, parks, and riverside paths, then pause at a local café. Bikes and photos are included, but food, drinks, and helmets are not.

“Jill was a wonderful guide, kept us informed throughout and was sure we all felt comfortable with the bikes and her instructions. Great way to see the city. Would highly recommend.”

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8.Shanghai Charming Night Small Group Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Ride about 10 kilometers through Shanghai for three hours, passing Tianzifang, Xintiandi, People’s Square, Nanjing Road, and the Bund at night. English-speaking guides such as Sean, Leo, August, and Li lead the route, explain local history, take photos, and help with food suggestions.

“It was just me and the tour guide, August. She was amazing! Super confident biking around a traffic-crazed city and very knowledgable about Shanghai and it's history. I had a very good time on this tour. Would recommend!!”

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