China is a wonderful country filled with exciting places to experience. The most popular and perfect mode of transportation in China is the bicycle, so it makes sense to take a bicycle tour in the world's largest population and largest cycling population. Cycling in China will take you by the ancient Great Wall of China, the holistic temples of Beijing or any of the scenic beautiful and historic sites of China. You can bicycle around China on your own, but a custom, private or small tour is highly recommended. Tours allow you to stop at historical sites and interesting villages, as well as take photographs wherever you like. Small group tours are designed to be ridden at a moderate pace and you will learn all you need to know about proper cycling techniques to make your tour pleasant and relaxing. Your guide will help you learn the ways of the locals and help you design a tour that fits your abilities and interests. A good guide will help you with the Chinese language, safety tips and how to find a hotel. Most tourists rent mountain bikes while in China for a reasonable cost. If you don't feel like pedaling all day, there are even electric bikes that can be rented. The cost of the tour generally depends on the number of people, the length of the tour and other transportation that will be used (trains, planes, automobiles) during the tour. Cost usually runs somewhere between $100 to 200 per day for a guide, hotel, group meals, other transportation, entry fees, etc. Any cost not included in the tour will be the responsibility of the individual. To keep costs down, it is better to find a group to travel with. |
