Top Recommended Biking Routes in Hangzhou

• ● Features: “Classic”, “Most Chosen by Tourists”, “Not Long and Scenic”
• ● Distance: about 6-7 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume (without sightseeing): 30-50 minutes
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Taiziwan Park, Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond, Yanggong Causeway, Zhaogong Causeway, Hangzhou Flower Nursery, Guo’s Villa, Lotus Swaying in the Breeze, Gushan Mountain, Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn, Lingering Snow over the Broken Bridge in Winter, Xileng Printing Society, etc.

This biking route is the most classic one which starts from Broken Bridge where the Chinese Romeo and Juliet love story began and ends at the south of Yanggong Causeway near Taiziwan Park, where you can enjoy the sea of tulips in full bloom in spring. The route is flat and easy to visit by bike, making it ideal for leisure cycling. Moreover, it connects more than 70% of scenic spots in West Lake.

It is suggested to take this route in spring and autumn because the weather is gentle and cozy and also you can experience the most beautiful and colorful West Lake. However, taking the route in summer and winter might provide you with a different travel experience. If lucky, you may have a chance to enjoy the snow scene of West Lake in winter or lotus blooms all over the ponds and surrounding riverside pavilion in summer.

Hot West Lake Tour: ✔ 2 Days Essence of Hangzhou Tour

• ● Features: “Looking for Spring”, “The Collision of Nature and Culture, Ancient and Modern”
• ● Distance: about 3-4 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume (without sightseeing): 15-20 minutes
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Su Causeway, Leifeng Pagoda, Jingci Temple, Evening Bell Ringing at the Nanping Hill, Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset, the Long Bridge, Orioles Singing in the Willows, Zhejiang Art Museum, Hefang Street, Xihu Tiandi, Music Fountain, Hubin Road, etc.

The cycling route goes through the Su Causeway, Leifeng Pagoda, Prince Bay Park, Zhejiang Art Museum and to the West Lake World. The road is smooth, featuring tall and flourish plane trees on both sides. There are also many scenic spots, scenes and featured shops along the route. However, there are many vehicles in this section, so tourists should follow traffic rules and watch for traffic on the road.

Spring is the best season for the route. West Lake cultivated various willows on the east bank, and in March, the orioles will start singing in the willows. The beautiful environment it offers is beyond your imagination with the surrounding green space. Moreover, you can also stop by Hefang Street and visit the famous Chinese Medicine Museum - Hu Qing Yu Tang, China National Silk Museum and Former Residence of Xueyuan Hu, etc. If it’s time for lunch or dinner, you may head to Hubin Road, where you can find food from all over the world.

• ● Features: "A Spiritual Cycle"
• ● Distance: about 3.6 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume (without sightseeing): about 20 minutes
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★★★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Lotus Swaying in the Breeze, Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Two Peaks Piercing the Clouds, Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Qingzhiwu, Lingyin Temple, etc.

This biking route is from West Lake’s northwest corner toward Lingyin Temple, a beautiful and well-maintained Buddhist temple in Hangzhou. In 20 minutes, you’ll leave the bustle and hustle West Lake area, make a stop at Hangzhou botanical garden to appreciate different kinds of flowers, plants and trees, see numerous Longjing tea plantations along Lingyin Road. Continuing westward, over a small, strenuous uphill climb, you reach the hidden spirit place - Lingyin Temple. It is worth your time and exploration. This route is suitable for spring, summer and autumn.

Hot Lingyin Temple Tour: ✔ 2 Days Essence of Hangzhou Tour

Lingyin Route 2: Tianzhu Road (Near Faxi Temple) – Lingyin Temple

• ● Features: "All the Way Downhill", “Exciting”, “Short and Easy”
• ● Distance: about 1.6 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume (without sightseeing): about 10 minutes
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Faxi Temple, Tianzhu Road, Lingyin Temple, etc.

Meiling North Road from the Tianzhu Bus Station, is a super cool downhill riding road! Across the stream on one side is Tianzhu Road. Tourists can start from Tianzhu Bus Station, passing through the middle Tianzhu, the lower Tianzhu and finally arrive at Lingyin Temple. This ride will give you the pleasure of wanting to do it again. You may have a great time here all year around.

• ● Features: "Pristine and Halcyon", “Pure, Fresh and Unique”, “Quiet”
• ● Distance: about 2-3 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume (without sightseeing): about 15-20 minutes
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Meijiawu Village, Bamboo-lined path at Yunqi, Zhijiang Road, Song Dynasty City, etc.

Passing through the Xuefeng Meiling Tunnel is a way out, suddenly. Not many cars on the road, but “Paradise" like Meijiawu Village in the front. Wandering in Meijiawu Village, with the refreshing fragrance of the wide range of tea, you can close the eyes to hear the melodious singing of the little birds and nests and the whisper of the tea leaves in a breeze. After leaving the village, the whole stretch of Meiling South Road is accompanied by metasequoia trees and expansively tea hills. Most of the rides are downhill, so it’s also an effortless biking route suitable for most visitors.

Hot Longjing Tea Plantations Tour: ✔ 2 Days Hangzhou Sightseeing Tour with Cycling Fun

• ● Features: "Challenging Route", “Classic Uphill Route”, “Steep and Winding”
• ● Distance: about 5-6 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume (without sightseeing): over 60 minutes
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★★★★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Maojiawu, Zhejiang Hotel, China National Tea Museum, Longjing Village, etc.

Longjing Mountain Road is probably the most classic climbing route in Hangzhou, well-known for its winding bends and steep slopes. It's quite difficult to ride, suitable for those with good physical strength to challenge themselves. It's a tough ride, but you'll pass attractions like China Tea Museum where you can learn about the tea culture and tea history from more than 4700 years ago and Longjing Tea Room, have a pot of tea at Longjing Tea Room and after fully relaxing, you can take the interesting and basic trekking route at Shililangdang.

Hot Longjing Tea Plantations Tour: ✔ 3 Days Classic Hangzhou Tour (at Leisure Pace)

Longjing Village Route 2: Siyanjing - Manjuelong - Longjing Village

• ● Features: "Best Autumn Scenery", “The Most Challenging Route”, “Walk Your Bicycle”
• ● Distance: about 4-5 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume (without sightseeing): over 60 minutes
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★★★★★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Siyanjing (Four-eyed Well), Shiwu Hole, Shuile Hole, Yangmeiling Village, Yanxia Hole, Wengjiashan, Longjing Village, etc.

This route can be recognized as the short-biking route with the highest cycling difficulty index, because when passing some extremely steep uphill sections, it takes more effort to ride a bike than to push it. But the scenery of Manjuelong Village is idyllic and astonishing, especially in autumn when the sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance, and the colorful Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies is like God’s Palette being knocked over. When you see this marvelous scenery, you will feel that all the physical hard work is worth it.

• ● Features: "A Modern Ride around Qianjiang CBD", “Suitable for Night Biking”
• ● Distance: about 10 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume (without sightseeing): about 60 minutes
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★★★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Liuhe Pagoda, Qiantang River Bridge, Third Qiantang River Bridge, urban balcony, Qinatang CBD, etc.

This riding route helps travelers feel the new fashion along Qiantang River, experience the development process from the first highway-railway bridge to the modernization bridge. On a relaxing bike ride, you’ll also travel from the West Lake era to the Qiantang River era, from the old to new, from ancient to modern. Qiantang riverside biking route is also suitable for both daytime and nighttime. If you are lucky, you may have a chance to see the light show of Qianjiang New City at the end stop - Qianjiang New Town at night.

• ● Features: "Grand Canal Scenic Belt", “ Local Folk Culture Museums Worth Visiting”
• ● Distance: about 3.5 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume (without sightseeing): about 20-30 minutes
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Qingfang Bridge, Grand Canyon Park, Qiaoxi Historical Block, Gongchen Bridge, China Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum, etc.

This biking route is at the ancient Grand Canal side of Gongchen Bridge Historical Block. The red biking road starts from Lishui Road under the Qingfang Bridge. Visitors can enjoy the view of the canal and explore typical museums of local culture and handicrafts. The route will pass through the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum, Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum, Handicrafts Living State Hall, Chinese Fan Museum and The Museum of Chinese Knives, Scissors and Swords.

• ● Features: "Peninsula Cycling", “biking route crossing fishing harbor, flower sea, bamboo forest, long bridge”, “Top Biking Route in Zhejiang Province”
• ● Distance: about 10-11 kilometers
• ● Estimated Time Consume: about 2.5-3.5-30 hours
• ● Cycling Difficulty Index & Physical Demand: ★★★★
• ● Highlights & Sightseeing along the Route: Dapaidang Fishing Boat Harbor, Bingtanghulu Island, Cycling Bridge, Bamboo Forest & Flower Sea, Forest Greenway, Shangjiangwu Bridge, the Harbor Bridge, etc.

The beauty of the road around Qiandao Lake is no less than the road around the lake in Denmark. It’s also being praised as "Seto Inland Sea in China". What's more surprising is that there are both convenient service points for driving and riding along the highway, and scattered farmhouses and agritainments along the lake. You may also enjoy the flower sea in spring, bamboo forest in summer, and colorful falling leaves in autumn...

Hot Qiandao Lake Tour: ✔ 3 Days Hangzhou Highlights Tour with Qiandao Lake

1. Bring your ID card or passport to open an account.

2. Visitors can open a bike-rental account at Longxiang Qiao, Xueshi Road & Hubin Road, Third Park, Sixth Park, Shao Nian Gong, Orioles Singing in the Willows, Wushan Square, Huanglong Bus Station, etc.

3. You'll need an RMB 200 deposit to open a bike rental account, all of which is refundable after the account is closed.

4. Renting fare: For the first hour -- free; 1 - 2 hrs. -- CNY1; 2 - 3 hrs. -- CNY2; Over 3 hrs. -- CNY3/hr.

5. Before taking a ride, you should examine every part of the bicycle, and report to the sfatt it there is a problem so as to change a good bicycle beforehand to avoid potential risks.

6. After returning the bicycle, please make sure it says “successfully returned” on the auto machine. The result shows “this card does not rent a bicycle or the bicycle is returned” means returning bicycle successfully.

7. The card holder should top up the IC card accordingly, to avoid not being able to rent or return the bicycle (when there is less than 200 RMB in the card).

Nowadays, sharing bikes is also very famous in Hangzhou, you can find sharing bikes almost everywhere. There are brands like Mobike and Hello Bike, etc. You need to download and install a bicycle APP; then pay the deposit to complete the APP real-name authentication; Open the APP to scan the QR code to unlock the bike you want to use; Click the "Use the Car Now" button and you can start using the bike; When you arrive at your destination, please park your bike on a road that will not interfere with public transportation and is convenient for others to find; After the bicycle is parked, manually lock the mechanical lock on the bike; Open the APP to find “End of the Car” and click.

If you have your questions about renting a bike in Hangzhou, please feel free to contact our professional travel consultants who are here ready to help!