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Bike China Tours
Bike China Tours
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Bike China Tours is a bicycle tour operator running since 2010 at downtown of Shanghai.We provide a guided bike tours & walking tour in shanghai as well as other surrounding areas and help visitors explore & experience traditional Chinese historic culture, local customs and life style. Our bike tours are safe, suitable for all age, fitness levels and offer an exciting way to discover the best sights of the city.
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David
4 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
We had a good time on our tour with May. The biking was fun and we were able to cover a lot of ground during the 4 hour tour. Would recommend to others looking for an active way to explore the city.
Written September 15, 2019
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yeahitslinds
Fort Lauderdale, FL14 contributions
The tour was a creative way to see the city. I recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your trip that way you can get an idea which places you want to return to during the day. The tour guide spoke great English and was very informative and Chinese history and about the different neighborhoods in the city. I enjoyed the exercise and the food stop along the way. I would highly recommend. Make sure to be well rested since the tour lasts a couple of hours!
Written September 14, 2018
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Siena W
2 contributions
May 2018
I had Mayfer as my guide and she took us through the Japanese and British concessions. Once I found my way to the meeting point, Mayfer was very welcoming from the start. She helped me to get fitted to my bike and adjusted the seat down since I am quite short. Then when the entire group had arrived, we received guidelines on biking around in Shanghai and instructions on biking as a group.
Mayfer was super high energy and enthusiastic throughout the tour. She took us through the interesting streets and laneways ("longtang") focussing on the former Japanese concession then making our way to the former British concession and the Yu garden before heading back the same way. All the while Mayfer was pointing out the interesting features and history. She had a lot of information to provide. We occasionally made stops and got more detailed explanations of the history and cultural context of the surroundings. Throughout this, Mayfer took a lot of great pictures for us, showing the background scenery as well, and sent us the photos afterwards. Overall it was a fantastic and thrilling experience navigating through Shanghai traffic and seeing the city this way! Though I should note that it takes a bit of endurance to last through the entire trip. To sum up, the service was great and I completely recommend this experience.
Mayfer was super high energy and enthusiastic throughout the tour. She took us through the interesting streets and laneways ("longtang") focussing on the former Japanese concession then making our way to the former British concession and the Yu garden before heading back the same way. All the while Mayfer was pointing out the interesting features and history. She had a lot of information to provide. We occasionally made stops and got more detailed explanations of the history and cultural context of the surroundings. Throughout this, Mayfer took a lot of great pictures for us, showing the background scenery as well, and sent us the photos afterwards. Overall it was a fantastic and thrilling experience navigating through Shanghai traffic and seeing the city this way! Though I should note that it takes a bit of endurance to last through the entire trip. To sum up, the service was great and I completely recommend this experience.
Written May 21, 2018
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Tam R
Boerne, TX13 contributions
It's unbelievable that this was the same company that got such high reviews with other people. Our guide was the worst. A bit of background to preface: we found this company on Airbnb. A little strange, but they billed themselves as a group of friends. We made a reservation with them for 7 adults and 2 children, and were confirmed for a tour. But then we got a notice from Airbnb saying the reservation was cancelled by the company, and we were refunded. But then we received a SEPARATE email from Bike China Tours itself saying the reservation was still on, and that there was some kind of "server crash" on Airbnb (ok...?). They said it would be ok if we just showed up and paid cash for the tour. Guess they didn't want to pay Airbnb their fees. That should have been red flag #1, but based off the reviews for this company, we decided to give it a shot.
Communication beforehand was actually decent. And the bikes were new and in good shape. But that's where the good ends.
After a short safety briefing (basically telling us that cars will stop for us if we ride through a crossing), she rode off without saying a word at a very fast pace. For 10 straight minutes she rode, not once looking back to see that half the group was no longer behind us. I stayed as close behind as I could without losing her, but still within sight of the rest of my party. During this entire time, she was speaking on the phone.
After I decided to stop and wait for the rest of my group, did she stop and turn around. It took the group another 3 minutes to catch up, as she had ridden through multiple busy intersections with no regard for the safety of the riders behind her.
My wife was furious at this point and asked if she was going to stop and even point anything out or talk about anything. After 30 more minutes of our guide pointing out random insignificant buildings and repeating the same things over and over we'd had enough. At no time were there any "places to see" or anything food related. She tried to appease us by getting snacks for the group, but didn't even bother to explain what they were, why they're special, or anything else. Final fail. We learned nothing, and saw nothing. My son wiped out on his bike and was almost run over by a bus. She didn't even notice.
It's truly unfortunate that our experience that day was such garbage. And just to be certain we didn't mistake the tour company, this is a photo of us on the bikes. As you can see, same logo. So either this company is full of it, and manufacturing good reviews, or someone is using their logos and running poor tours. Either way, they have a problem.
If you're looking for safety and professionalism, Bike China Tours isn't it.
Communication beforehand was actually decent. And the bikes were new and in good shape. But that's where the good ends.
After a short safety briefing (basically telling us that cars will stop for us if we ride through a crossing), she rode off without saying a word at a very fast pace. For 10 straight minutes she rode, not once looking back to see that half the group was no longer behind us. I stayed as close behind as I could without losing her, but still within sight of the rest of my party. During this entire time, she was speaking on the phone.
After I decided to stop and wait for the rest of my group, did she stop and turn around. It took the group another 3 minutes to catch up, as she had ridden through multiple busy intersections with no regard for the safety of the riders behind her.
My wife was furious at this point and asked if she was going to stop and even point anything out or talk about anything. After 30 more minutes of our guide pointing out random insignificant buildings and repeating the same things over and over we'd had enough. At no time were there any "places to see" or anything food related. She tried to appease us by getting snacks for the group, but didn't even bother to explain what they were, why they're special, or anything else. Final fail. We learned nothing, and saw nothing. My son wiped out on his bike and was almost run over by a bus. She didn't even notice.
It's truly unfortunate that our experience that day was such garbage. And just to be certain we didn't mistake the tour company, this is a photo of us on the bikes. As you can see, same logo. So either this company is full of it, and manufacturing good reviews, or someone is using their logos and running poor tours. Either way, they have a problem.
If you're looking for safety and professionalism, Bike China Tours isn't it.
Written March 11, 2019
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klsmithmn
Minnesota20 contributions
OK there was a big trade show in town causing traffic problems. They apologized profusely. They immediately refunded what we paid. They offered a free bike ride later (but it was our last day in Shanghai).
Nevertheless we have never been in Shanghai yet managed to make it to the meeting point far from downtown 15 early. They never showed.
Nevertheless we have never been in Shanghai yet managed to make it to the meeting point far from downtown 15 early. They never showed.
Written November 4, 2019
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Dear smith,
due to the China International Import Expo take place in Shanghai on your travel date and our president Mr Xi Jin Ping also come to the city. Pls understand this is the biggest event in Shanghai with high security requirements. Of cause when and where our president will come, we can never get information before that. So there are a lot of main Street is blocked due to this big event and it cause big traffic chaos which cause our guide is stuck on her way to the meeting point. This is really out of our control. We pass our apologies and full refund to you at first time. We also offer you a total free tour to you and your wife at the same day evening or next day at your time convince.
Anyhow we try all our best in this kind of situation.
Written November 5, 2019
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ToddHata
Los Angeles, CA959 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Jenny took us on an incredible and exciting tour of the city and made it so much fun! She had such a wealth of detailed information about the many sites that we visited. Biking around Shanghai is the way to go. The enthusiasm that Jenny has for her work and her knowledge about the city of Shanghai made our tour the best we have ever taken. I would definitely recommend this tour to all my friends. When I'm back in Shanghai I plan to take the tour again.
Written May 7, 2018
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Ted G
7 contributions
Aug 2019
Fun day-long bike trip across Shanghai. Decent bike, Bike lanes were good on busy streets. Tour wove together highlights of British, French, Japanese concession along with Old Town. So much to see in Shanghai - with so much being spread in different neighborhoods. No better way to get a feel for the city. Do it early and then find places to return later in your visit for great food. May is one of a kind!
Written August 19, 2019
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Kosing2015
Perth, Australia305 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
We have total 7 of us and had 2 guides one at the front and one at the back. Just before we got to the market we lost the guide at the back with last tourist at the back. We had to to wait for more than half an hour and lost time. Management should have better organised the two guides to have each other's mobile as they both claimed they couldn't get through and/or don't have each other's mobile. Very poorly organised.
Written June 7, 2019
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Arrank
London, UK58 contributions
Mar 2019 • Business
I though roughly enjoy this bike trip. It was a rainy day in March and probably the best weather you could ask for since Shanghai can be really humid in the summer.
I arrived 10 minutes late and May had patiently been waiting for me. The bikes were a smooth ride and we were provided helmets. I was feeling a bit grumpy without me first coffee so we stopped for one at a local cafe.
May is very passionate about the history of Shanghai. We took the time to explore the Japanese, English and French quarters. We even ventured into a local Ghetto which is definitely not as dangerous as one would experience in South Africa or even some parts of Detroit. The people were friendly and the streets were clean. A local vendor was even selling live fish. Nothing fresher than than and no wastage.
May does will definitely teach you who to cycle like a local, so if you are a beginner and not comfortable one a bike, then you had better learn fast.
It is an authentic trip that I would highly recommend.
I arrived 10 minutes late and May had patiently been waiting for me. The bikes were a smooth ride and we were provided helmets. I was feeling a bit grumpy without me first coffee so we stopped for one at a local cafe.
May is very passionate about the history of Shanghai. We took the time to explore the Japanese, English and French quarters. We even ventured into a local Ghetto which is definitely not as dangerous as one would experience in South Africa or even some parts of Detroit. The people were friendly and the streets were clean. A local vendor was even selling live fish. Nothing fresher than than and no wastage.
May does will definitely teach you who to cycle like a local, so if you are a beginner and not comfortable one a bike, then you had better learn fast.
It is an authentic trip that I would highly recommend.
Written March 17, 2019
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zlosnicaa
1 contribution
Oct 2018 • Family
Our guide Jenny was very customer minded and flexible. We stopped to get food and coffee when we got hungry and she kept in mind dietary wishes of the whole group (vegetarians). She knew a lot about Shanghai and its history and took the time to answer any questions we had. I highly recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your trip. It was very enlightening.
Written January 14, 2019
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Hello. I am trying to book two places onto the 7 hour bike tour on 12th April. However the tripadvisor site isn’t letting me book this.
Written April 9, 2019
I found the tour on airbnb, but I couldnt book either, so I contacted them directly and there were no problems from that point onward.
Written April 9, 2019
rajbir1140
Shanghai, China
I had an wonderful time at really beautiful places!. She showed me a lot of historical buldings and told me more aboud the historical part from this city. We had a really nice time together with conversations about different cultures and Lifestyles. Thanks you so much for the time.
Written September 18, 2018
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