Hangzhou: Qiandao Lake Lakeside Cycling Private Day Trip

Trade the city for shimmering blue water on this easygoing private cycling day trip to Qiandao Lake, the 'Thousand Island Lake,' one of eastern China's most beautiful lake landscapes. After a comfortable pickup from your Hangzhou hotel, your private car and English-speaking guide drive you out to the lakeshore, where a quality bicycle and helmet are fitted to you.

After a gentle warm-up and a short safety briefing, you set off along the famous lakeside cycling path used during the Asian Games. The route is flat and scenic, hugging the water past the graceful Shangjiangbu Bridge and through ribbons of seasonal flowers - purple verbena, orange canna lilies, golden coreopsis and red poppies all blooming beside the road. The pace is unhurried and family-friendly, with frequent stops for photos at lake viewpoints.

Rather than a strenuous race, this is a relaxed ride where you can roll along, pause whenever you like and simply enjoy the open views, fresh air and birdsong. Midway you reach a riverside village where a delicious local lunch awaits - Qiandao Lake is renowned for its fresh fish, and the regional fish-head feast is a real highlight.

After lunch and a rest, you cycle gently back along the same beautiful shore, stopping at more viewing platforms before returning your bike. Your private car then brings you back to your hotel. This authentic-China day out is perfect for travellers who enjoy light, scenic cycling, regional food and flexible door-to-door comfort. Pets are welcome.

Bei den meisten Touren kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Std. vor Beginn. Genaue Bedingungen werden bei der Buchung angezeigt.