Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food
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Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food
By China Cycle Tours
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration:3h
Start time: Check availability
Ticket type:Mobile
English
- Bottled water
- Local food & Snacks
- Professional guide
- Bike rental & helmet
- Free Photos: We will supply photo Highlights of your experience.
- Snacks
- Private transportation
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, 茂名南路58号 邮政编码: 200041 In front of the Garden Hotel (花园饭店), No 58, Maoming Road(s). You can take taxi or Metro Line 1，10,12 to South Shannxi Road Station, go outside from Exit 3 and walking 1-2 mins you will see Garden Hotel. And our guide will wear green ChinaCycleTours jacket and holding the board with your name.
Return details- Changle Road, Chang Le Lu, Jing An Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China ChinaCycleTours office--House 1, No.376 Chang Le Rd, Shanghai, China
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 85368P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 85368P1
Itinerary
- You'll start atOkura Garden Hotel ShanghaiChina, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, 茂名南路58号 邮政编码: 200041In front of the Garden Hotel (花园饭店), No 58, Maoming Road(s). You can take taxi or Metro Line 1，10,12 to South Shannxi Road Station, go outside from Exit 3 and walking 1-2 mins you will see Garden Hotel. And our guide will wear green ChinaCycleTours jacket and holding the board with your name.See address & details
- Pass byChina Cycle ToursFormer French ConcessionXintiandiTaikang RoadThe Bund
- You'll end atChangle RoadChang Le Lu, Jing An Qu, Shang Hai Shi, ChinaChinaCycleTours office--House 1, No.376 Chang Le Rd, Shanghai, ChinaSee address & details
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538arlynt
00Really bad tour!!!!
More standing around than cycling and touring! Not at all historical or cultural tour. Not recommended
KLFMadrid
00Great way to see Shanghai
This was so much fun. August, our guide, was wonderful. She created a great atmosphere and showed us some amazing p…
Ryan M
00Highly Recommend!
We booked with this company because they were very well reviewed and it was a small group tour. We loved our experi…
Mark T
00Shanghai Highlights half day cycle tour
An excellent insight into the local side of Shanghai life! French Concession, Fu Xin Park, Citi Bourgogne, Shikumen…
Gerry6461
00Excellen
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Ellen today. She was such a sweet girl with great English and was really engaging.…
Lon S
00A wonderful morning and early afternoon
Ellen took us on a fantastic ride through Old Shanghai on a half-day tour. She was willing and able to change up t…
clark l
00Highlight of Shanghai trip
We did a tour with Bato and it was the highlight of our trip to China. She was knowledgeable about the city and a …
YufangM1
00Great tour, lovely host, well worth it!
Ellen was fantastic! We could not have asked for a better person to take us around. We are a family of four, with…
SPORTSMED M
00Very professional & enjoyable tours
Recently took the Shanghai by Night and Full Day tour of Shanghai through this company. The tour was very well arra…
Ralph B
00Great and very interesting tour
Booked the ancient city tour. Our guide Ellen had a very thorough knowledge and took herself all the time to explai…
Paula P
00Great Experience!
We did a 3 hour afternoon tour of Shanghai with this company. Ellen, our guide, was fantastic. Very well informed …
KTRNZ
00A completely alternative view of Shanghai
I'm a comfortable cyclist in most places but the first 30 minutes of cycling in Shanghai took a bit of getting used…
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Great introduction to Shanghai
Visiting Shanghai for a conference and had an extra day. Arranged for the all day private tour. It was great. Ginny…
Catherine C
00The highlight of our city trip to Shanghai
A must for any traveller to Shanghai! In 3 hours you get to know the French Concession and the historical old town.…
Catteeee72
00Great way to see the city
I took a full day tour with Ellen and had a great time! At the start of the day Ellen asked about what I had alrea…
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jamiles
Alexandria, VA2 contributions
Apr 2011
I took the Zhujiajiao countryside/watertown private tour from Shanghai in April 2011. I was visiting a friend who is living in Shanghai, but she had to work during the day so I arranged for a tour by myself. I looked for a public tour to join but there were none that would have gotten me out of Shanghai during my stay. All of the things mentioned below were included in my tour cost.
My private tour was arranged by Li, the manager. She picked me up at my friend's residence along with a private car/driver and another tour guide -- a university student named Skaf.
We drove about an hour out to some farming/industrial communities in the suburbs of Shanghai. We rode very nice quality mountain bikes (safety gear included) through the countryside and ended up at the entrance to Zhujiajiao, a picturesque, ancient canal town that is now a major tourist draw. We packed up the bikes, and walked around the town. We went to lunch at a restaurant, where the guides ordered local foods (yum!) after asking me if there was anything I couldn't or wouldn't eat. After lunch we meandered through charming little streets among canals and bridges, taking photos and popping into shops as I wanted. We took a nice boat ride (similar to a gondola) through the town as well.
Li and Skaf were really great guides and their English was perfect. They were very nice and didn't mind me asking a million questions. We had great conversation about life in different parts of the world.
Due to my circumstances of being on my own, the tour was a little pricey, but I thought it was fair and reasonable for what I got from it. I was very well taken care of by a professional staff and I got to dictate the pace of the day (I stop a lot to take photos). I would highly recommend China Cycle Tours to others. If I make it back to China I would seriously consider asking them to arrange a guided multi-day tour to Guilin or somewhere similar.
My private tour was arranged by Li, the manager. She picked me up at my friend's residence along with a private car/driver and another tour guide -- a university student named Skaf.
We drove about an hour out to some farming/industrial communities in the suburbs of Shanghai. We rode very nice quality mountain bikes (safety gear included) through the countryside and ended up at the entrance to Zhujiajiao, a picturesque, ancient canal town that is now a major tourist draw. We packed up the bikes, and walked around the town. We went to lunch at a restaurant, where the guides ordered local foods (yum!) after asking me if there was anything I couldn't or wouldn't eat. After lunch we meandered through charming little streets among canals and bridges, taking photos and popping into shops as I wanted. We took a nice boat ride (similar to a gondola) through the town as well.
Li and Skaf were really great guides and their English was perfect. They were very nice and didn't mind me asking a million questions. We had great conversation about life in different parts of the world.
Due to my circumstances of being on my own, the tour was a little pricey, but I thought it was fair and reasonable for what I got from it. I was very well taken care of by a professional staff and I got to dictate the pace of the day (I stop a lot to take photos). I would highly recommend China Cycle Tours to others. If I make it back to China I would seriously consider asking them to arrange a guided multi-day tour to Guilin or somewhere similar.
Written April 25, 2011
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Jon I
Chicago, Illinois51 contributions
Apr 2011
Although it may seem intimidating to ride a bike on the streets of Shanghai with the crazy drivers who don't seem to understand the meaning of a red light, this was one of our most enjoyable experiences of our time in the city. It is completely safe and actually, I was expecting the pace to be a little more brisk (but it was very relaxing regardless).
I would recommend doing this towards the beginning of the trip, because it gives you an excellent overview of the city layout, how far attractions are from one another, and a good idea of what you may want to revisit and what you may want to skip. Our guide was very flexible and stopped at a couple locations we asked about that were not on the list.
The best part was biking through the tree-lined streets of the former French Concession area which was a serene experience I will never forget - observing the juxtaposition of Western and Eastern influences with a cool breeze blowing in my face - it was transcendent.
My only other piece of advice is to stick with one of the half day tours. It was the perfect amount of time, although maybe we could have went a little longer; but an entire day seemed like it has the potential to be overwhelming.
I would recommend doing this towards the beginning of the trip, because it gives you an excellent overview of the city layout, how far attractions are from one another, and a good idea of what you may want to revisit and what you may want to skip. Our guide was very flexible and stopped at a couple locations we asked about that were not on the list.
The best part was biking through the tree-lined streets of the former French Concession area which was a serene experience I will never forget - observing the juxtaposition of Western and Eastern influences with a cool breeze blowing in my face - it was transcendent.
My only other piece of advice is to stick with one of the half day tours. It was the perfect amount of time, although maybe we could have went a little longer; but an entire day seemed like it has the potential to be overwhelming.
Written May 3, 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
chezza1808
Melbourne, Australia29 contributions
Apr 2011
After reading lots of good things about this trip, I was not disappointed. Both Jimmy and Li were outstanding in their professionalism and friendlyness. We had a great tour and saw lots of amazing sights of Shanghai. Jimmy was always aware of us and our needs and that made us feel at ease. The streets and great when you get right down and dirty riding with the locals and bikes!!
Once again thanks Jimmy for the experience
Once again thanks Jimmy for the experience
Written May 3, 2011
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Maaike E
Birmingham, AL1 contribution
Jun 2011 • Solo
I did two bike tours: a Saturday night tour, to enjoy the lights of Shanghai, and a tour on Sunday afternoon to see some other parts of the city. Both times I had excellent guides (Jimmy and Stella on Saturday night, Stella and Melody on Sunday afternoon), who made me feel very welcome and seemed to have a good time themselves as well.
Because I was the only customer, the Sunday trip was adjusted a bit so that we did not visit the places I had already seen the night before.
Even though it rained cats and dogs on Saturday night, we still had a great time - we just put a poncho on and braved the weather. Stella took lots of pictures which were generously shared, so I actually have photos with myself in them (more fun to look at for people back home!).
We went to a few tourist areas (of course, since those are the famous sites), and both times Stella pointed out all the various interesting Chinese items for sale, but it was not to pressure you to buy them, but genuinely to explain some of the crafts and food specific to the country/region. I really enjoyed the browsing/window shopping.
In a nut shell: a great way to see the city in a fairly short period of time. Because of the flat terrain, it was not physically strenuous. Definitely recommended!
Because I was the only customer, the Sunday trip was adjusted a bit so that we did not visit the places I had already seen the night before.
Even though it rained cats and dogs on Saturday night, we still had a great time - we just put a poncho on and braved the weather. Stella took lots of pictures which were generously shared, so I actually have photos with myself in them (more fun to look at for people back home!).
We went to a few tourist areas (of course, since those are the famous sites), and both times Stella pointed out all the various interesting Chinese items for sale, but it was not to pressure you to buy them, but genuinely to explain some of the crafts and food specific to the country/region. I really enjoyed the browsing/window shopping.
In a nut shell: a great way to see the city in a fairly short period of time. Because of the flat terrain, it was not physically strenuous. Definitely recommended!
Written July 8, 2011
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Anabella001
3 contributions
Oct 2010
If you don't have much time in Shanghai and/or would like a unique and varied experience in this massive city, a CCT bicycle tour is an absolute must. Book and organise the tour before you even arrive in China! It can't be easier! A truly professional outfit. My partner and I did a half day tour commencing in the afternoon and ending with a delicious dinner. Lovely! Our guide, Ashaleigh, was patient (when I continually stopped to take pictures), fun and informative. Her English was great and she was very engaging. We ended up being the only two on the tour that day which was such a treat for us. She took us to see and ride through so many points of interest and she certainly took into consideration our expectations/requests. It was fantastic! The bird/pet market was one of many highlights as was riding through the French Quarter on the way back - the cool night breeze in your face (a welcomed change to the warmth of the day). The bikes were so comfortable and of great quality. At no stage of the tour did I ever fear for my safety or question my fitness. You do not have to be fit to do this tour...just enthusiastic!
Written May 28, 2011
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sbab888
Havelock North, New Zealand26 contributions
Apr 2011
We took the half day tour through Old Shanghai. Our guide was Jimmy, who was great. He was knowledgable about the areas and gave us insight into the typical life of a Shanghai resident. For our tastes, there was way too much shopping, but there was no pressure to buy and we quickly skimmed over those portions (to be clear, we just don't buy many things when we travel, but if you like to souvenir shop, you will enjoy this and your guide can help you negotiate). If I did the tour again, I would personally request less shopping stops and more time just biking in the laneways/streets of Shanghai. We never felt in danger - Jimmy was always watching out for us, and it was fun to be part of the hustle and bustle of busy Shanghai streets. Neither my husband nor I are avid (or even regular) bike riders, but we found the flat streets of Shanghai very easy to cycle. Next time I would do the longer tour. Thanks to Jimmy for giving us such a great and unique experience during our visit to Shanghai.
Written May 26, 2011
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agustin_farias
Los Altos, CA201 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Was in Shanghai on a business trip that extended over a weekend and needed something fun to do that will combine fun, exercise, culture, site seeing and shopping. So went online to search for a bicycle rental store and found this China Cycle Tours. Called them and arranged for a private bicycle tour over the phone with short notice. Booking was easy and fast. They texted me directions immediately and cost was reasonable too for a private tour. Obviously you need good bicycle handling skills to navigate the traffic, pedestrians, other bicycles and whatever gets thrown at you. Not for the light harted or if you are concerned about pollution. I'm an avid Mountain Biker and enjoyed the adrenaline of riding a bike in the middle of traffic. I got a private guide, very nice girl. We meet at a hotel lobby in the French Concession close to a Metro station. Walked a block or two and to a small alleyway where they had the bikes. Bikes are nothing fancy, a typical city bike that does the job. Helmets are not mandatory..Overall we did close to 10 miles in 3.5 hours and toured the main city sites and went to places I wouldnt have seen on a car or walking. Highly recommend if you are up for the challenge. Honestly it was the highlight of my trip. fun...fun..fun...
Written March 25, 2016
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Dear Agustin,
Great reading your review. And we are very happy that you enjoyed the tour with us.
Looking forward seeing you again very soon.
Thanks and regards,
ChinaCycleTours Team
Written May 9, 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
2006world_traveler!
Santa Clara, CA54 contributions
Jun 2013 • Business
I did a bicycle tour in Beijing a few days before and had a great time, so I booked a tour in Shanghai. It was also a great experience. The tour company is very organized. It was very easy to find the meeting point. We tested out our bikes, got a helmet (if we wanted one--I chose to use one) and then were off on our ride. I thought Shanghai would be less perilous navigating the streets than Beijing, but I actually found Shanghai a bit more chaotic. But since I had three hours of practice in Beijing, I wasn't nervous. A few nice things: they had two guides (wonderful Stella and David)--Stella led, and David "swept" behind, making sure we didn't fall behind. What was also nice is that there were a few times we got off the bikes, locked them together, and then toured the city on foot. So it was a nice break from time to time. We ended the tour right on time, which was appreciated because I was a bit tired by the end. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience Shanghai the local way and see some really interesting areas of town!
Written June 9, 2013
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Blahhh_12
New York, New York, United States4 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
I absolutely loved this tour, highly recommended because you get to see the real Shanghai with an awesome tour guide. First off, not only is the guide very knowledgable but they are extremely professional and personable. For me, a smile and a personality go a long way. Let's not forget the best part...the price. Very reasonable for a half-day or full day bike ride through the city. in USD it is about 30$ for a half day.
This guide took me to the best places to get food, where to buy reasonably priced souvenirs, best sightseeing in Shanghai, and of course to the birthplace of Chinese communism. How many people can say they've seen that? You do this all on a bike, which is the best part. I enjoyed this tour immensely and I am sure if you book with them you will too.
This guide took me to the best places to get food, where to buy reasonably priced souvenirs, best sightseeing in Shanghai, and of course to the birthplace of Chinese communism. How many people can say they've seen that? You do this all on a bike, which is the best part. I enjoyed this tour immensely and I am sure if you book with them you will too.
Written March 6, 2013
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Pakadama
Brisbane, Australia22 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
We booked our tour after seeing good reviews of China Cycle Tours on TripAdvisor. Little did I know that I would have quite a few skiing injuries by the time we got to Shanghai. Nevertheless we really wanted this different experience of Shanghai. We were a bit apprehensive as we are seniors more used to casual weekend cycling on bike paths and in parks. But there was nothing to worry about. The bikes were easily height adjustable and provided with helmets and baskets. Our guide Stella steered us confidently through the traffic and side streets, to markets and museums, and to a dumpling place for lunch. There was no pressure on us to finish by the appointed hour and we could have gone on all day. We had the best time. Definitely recommended.
Written February 25, 2013
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Laurent R
Mauritius2 contributions
Hi, your description says meeting point at Garden Hotel.
Can you please advise which one or the address as it seems to have different garden hotels.
Thank you
dcmtlakes
dcmtlakes6 contributions
Hi. I just discovered that i am free tomorrow morning before heading to the airport in the afternoon at around 3:00. I am interested in booking your tour. Is it too late? If not, i am staying at the Park Hyatt - is it close to the place the tour starts? If not, is it possible to arrange a transfer from my hotel? Please let me know. Thanks.
