Cycling holidays in China

Sometimes two wheels can get you to places that two legs just can’t – the limestone peaks and rice terraces of Southern China, or the backroads of the Yunnan Province, an area rich in ethnic tribes and ramshackle towns. Our China cycling holidays will take you on a journey of discovery where snow-capped peaks, dramatic ravines and pine forests meet rural life and rice fields. You'll get fantastic local guides and drivers who will help you travel responsibly and treat your environment with respect, and you'll travel in small groups that are the perfect size for visiting the family-owned restaurants and lesser-visited sites on your route.

These days, you can’t move for bikes in China, and thanks to the continued development of the immense network of roads, especially in rural areas, cyclists can explore across the country, often on smooth surfaces, surrounded by exceptional scenery. Joining the throng on the streets of Beijing can be a lot safer than you might first expect, with wide lanes and separate cycle paths enabling city sightseeing from the comfort of your saddle. Head south into Sichuan, Hubei and Guizhou Provinces and you’ll find yourself cycling in a more mountainous realm. Out here, local knowledge, either via a tour leader or self guided trip notes –as well as a backup vehicle and luggage transfers – are absolutely invaluable. Our China cycling holidays travel guide takes you along the lesser cycled paths to the must see highlights as you embark on an active experience that you’ll never want to forget.