Cycle China

Itinerary

Day 1 Hong Kong

As fellow group members will be arriving throughout the day there are no planed activities until the group meeting in the early evening, followed by dinner. On arrival please check the notice board in the hotel entrance for details of the time and place of the meeting.

Day 2 Zhaoqing

From Hong Kong we take a high speed ferry to Gaoming, and then transfer about 1.5 hours to Zhaoqing. After lunch, we will explore our first mainland Chinese city both on foot and on bike. We will have have a warm-up day today, as we get used to our bikes and the rules of riding in China. We will have short cycle around the stunning Seven Points Lake, and get ready for a long day tomorrow.

Day 3 Deqing

After breakfast, we take a bus out of Zhaoqing to the countryside. Once we reach the countryside near Lubu village we can get back on our bikes for a day of country lanes and small villages. Curious visitors wave hello as we go by- this is a part of China very few foreigners visit! We do have a steep climb and some rolling hills today, but the journey is worth it. We arrive in the small town of Deqing for our overnight stay. Biking distance today: Approximately 88 kms

Day 4 Wuzhou

Today we continue along the West River and through the rolling terrain of Guangxi Province. We'll ride through several remote villages, observing the farmers and the ladies laundering on the side of the river. For the final stretch into Wuzhou, we will take a bus. Wuzhou is known as the Snake Capital of the World, since over one million of the city’s serpents are shipped to kitchens of Hong Kong, Macau, and other snake-eating places!Biking distance today: Approximately 83 kms

Day 5 Mengshan

After breakfast we'll take the bus out of town to avoid the city traffic bustle, then hop on our bikes and ride about 82km through the rural countryside. We'll stop in Mengshan for the night, a small village where most of the locals have never seen foreigners! In the center of the town there is a Wind and Rain bridge, a great gathering spot to make new friends in the evening.

Day 6-7 Yangshuo

Karst formations lead us into Yangshuo today. We follow the rice fields, see the water buffalo knee deep in work, and the farmers waving us on to our destination city. Today the scenery is stunning, and you will be rewarded this evening when you are rewarded the comforts of Yangshuo, where we will stay for two nights. While in Yangshuo, there are river trips to take, more local specialites to sample, massages to be had, plenty of local routes to cycle, and so much more. Congratulations on arriving to Yangshuo!

Day 8-9 Xi'an

A short flight takes us to Xi'an. With a rich, ancient history, Xi'an is a fantastic city to explore on bike. Take a day trip out to the Terracotta Warriors - one of the archaeological wonders of the world.On the evening of day 9, we board the overnight train to Beijing.

Day 10-11 Beijing

Arriving early in the morning of day 10 allows for plenty of time to visit the numerous sights in this giant city.Ride through the city streets and back-alley hutongs. As well as enjoying the friendly faces, bustling markets, and local shops of Beijing we will also tour two of the city's most famous sights: the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. On Day 11 head north of the city for a day hiking along the Great Wall before sharing in a last night dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day 12 Depart Beijing

Depart Beijing at any time on day 12.