China Cycling Vacations

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Yangshuo

Surrounded by karst peaks and the Li River, the small picturesque town of Yangshuo is popular with backpackers and other travelers. Known for it's natural beauty, Yangshuo provides plenty of outdoor activities including bike riding, hiking, rock climbin... read more »
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Dali

Dali is a magical land and one of the Yunnan province’s most popular tourist destinations. This city has beauty, historic appeal, and a unique blend of western and eastern culture. Travelers marvel at the landscape and enjoy visiting the Dali museum. Da... read more »
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Xi'an

Considered to be one of the ancient capitals of China, Xi'an is known for it's important historical sites. Visitors are especially fascinated by the Museum of Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses and the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, designated as a World Heri... read more »
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Beijing

As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the most important cities in the world. Home to the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and a large stretch of the Great Wall, Beijing offers a multitude of sites for tourists to explore. Visitors can even walk... read more »
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Shanghai

Shanghai is the largest city in China, as well as home to the worlds largest port. Tourists can see the glowing lights of the Pudong River District for miles, and Nanjing Road is one of the worlds busiest streets. Dont let the yachts and skyscrapers foo... read more »
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Shenzhen

Shenzhen, a former fishing village, is now the biggest port in China and one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Located in the southern part of the country near Hong Kong, Shenzhen boasts a fabulous nightlife and fun attractions for all kinds... read more »
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Hangzhou

Find highlights on things to do and see in Hangzhou shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Hangzhou across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
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Kunming

Kunming, the capital of the Yunnan province in China, borders the northern edge of Lake Dian. Known for its dramatic and unique landscape, travelers to Kunming often visit the popular Yunnan Stone forest, a breathtaking site of stone formations and lab... read more »
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Guilin

Guilin is home to many spectacular limestone rock formations and mountains, offering tourists who raft down the local rivers an entire day of camera-worthy sightseeing. There are also beautiful buildings and a buddhist temple to explore. read more »
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Taipei

Find highlights on things to do and see in Taipei shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Taipei across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »

Top Five Cycling Trip Blogs

Cycling Western Sichuan: A Little China, A Lot Tibet | May 07 07'

by Tole & Jessica a 35 year old female traveling as a couple from San Francisco, on vacation in China

"awash in the vivid colors and patterns of Tibetan life"

Without a doubt, western Sichuan was the real highlight of our trip to China. People say that Tibet really begins in Western Sichuan, and we... Continue reading »
China, Yangshuo: Cycling for Scenery | Apr 19 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Yangshuo

"Half an hour later, four of us were sweaty and exhausted from the hard work we had put in, mimicking a hamster"

A river cruise down the Li River was in store for us when we travelled from Guilin to Yangshuo. However, this was no ordinary cruise; we boarded a... Continue reading »
Special Economic Zone | Dec 16 05'

by The Highams a real traveler from United States, on vacation in Shenzhen

"We never expected to have this type of fun in China!"

Upon reflection, sometimes it seems a miracle that have gotten this far. Normally, I am, well, pretty normal. September, too. But... Continue reading »
Oooohh the places we go!! | Jun 30 06'

by Fortune Kookie a 26 year old female from Shanghai, on vacation in Beijing

Our first stop before the grey skies of big bad Beijing was a little city I politely named Sin City- real name Shixan X'ian. I dont know if thi... Continue reading »
Cycling on the Xi'an City Wall | Aug 05 07'

by Andrew and Grace a real traveler from Sydney, on vacation in Xi'an

"Cycling the Xi'an City Wall is a great way to spend an evening."

Today's highlight was a leisurely late afternoon cycle on the Xi'an city wall; a distance of 13.74km. The wall, an ancient fortification... Continue reading »

China Travel Experiences

Ni Hao

Sorry for the delay in updating the blog. The internet connection at our hostel in Beijing wasn't the greatest.Our first day in Bei... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Meghan & Chris
Excited to be in Tibet

We arrived in Lhasa thinking it would be freezing, but the sun was out and as there's no smog and not a whole lot of air to filter the UV... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Laus and James
The rooftop of the world

16-Sep-06As far as we knew, the flight from Guangzhou was going to land directly in Lhasa. So we were not expecting to find the plane d... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Arvind and Marilyn
Holy city of Lhasa

Am loving it. Although already very touristified and altered by the Chinese there's still a very magical mystical feel to this place and... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Travelbabs
Blue Sky and Buddha

It turns out that the sky is still blue although our excursion to Tibet was our first visual confirmation since our arrival in China.&nbs... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler ShellyG