Dianshan & Yuandang Lake 100km Bike Tour Day Trip
Zhejiang, Shanghai
Pedal 100km around Shanghai's biggest lake Dianshan and the hidden Yuandang Lake on safe waterside greenways, with bus transfer from Shanghai, bike rental, helmet, and a Jinze water-town picnic.
Overview
This full-day cycling tour from Shanghai suits cyclists aged 18-60 with basic endurance, exploring 100 km of dedicated lakeside greenways around Dianshan and Yuandang Lakes.
Highlights
- 100 km of mostly car-free lakeside greenways
- Cycle Dianshan Lake, Shanghai's largest freshwater lake
- Discover Yuandang Lake on the Shanghai-Jiangsu border
- Picnic stop in Jinze, a quiet 1,300-year-old canal town
- Round-trip bus transfer from Shanghai with bikes loaded
Description
Departing at 07:45 from Shanghai, the tour includes a 90-minute bus ride to Zhujiajiao, a 1,700-year-old water town. Here, you’ll be fitted with a bike and helmet and receive a safety briefing before cycling begins.
The route follows mostly car-free greenways along lakes and quiet villages, covering approximately 100 km. The morning ride passes along the Taipu River before a picnic break in Jinze, an ancient canal town with a Song-dynasty bridge. The afternoon loop circles Yuandang Lake and the eastern shore of Dianshan Lake, featuring natural sights such as iris fields, wooden boardwalks, and water birds.
The tour finishes by 19:00 after a sunset viewpoint stop, concluding with a return bus ride to Shanghai.
The terrain is mostly flat and well surfaced, best suited to cyclists in normal health who can ride steadily for five to six hours.
Includes
- Round-trip licensed tourism bus from Shanghai to Zhujiajiao and back
- Professional staff support and driver throughout
- Pre-ride safety briefing and route guide with on-route support
- Bike-friendly cargo storage on the bus
- Commemorative tour badge
- Travel agency liability insurance
- Bike rental with helmet included (helmet mandatory)
- Option to bring your own bike with a small handling fee
Excludes
- International flights to and from Shanghai
- China visa fees
- Personal travel insurance (recommended)
- Lunch and snacks (self-catered or available to buy in Jinze)
- Personal expenses, drinks, and souvenirs
- Tips for staff and driver
- Anything not explicitly listed under 'Includes'
Important Information
- Suitable for cyclists aged 18-60 in normal health, able to cycle 100 km over 5-6 hours
- Lunch is self-catered or picnic-style in Jinze; no meals provided on tour
- Helmet is mandatory and included with rental
- Bringing your own bike is allowed; bikes are stored in the bus cargo hold and may require wheel removal
- Recommended gear: bike and helmet (if using own), speed-dry shirt, cycling or hiking pants, sport shoes, 15-30L backpack, energy snacks, 1L+ water, sunscreen, hat, light rain jacket
- Route is about 60% on dedicated lakeside greenways with separated cycling lanes
- Heavy rain or storms may require rescheduling; free reschedule, alternative dates, or full refund offered
- Travel insurance is recommended
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tip
Arrive promptly at 07:45 at the Shanghai meeting point with your daypack and energy snacks. Early morning cycling ensures cooler temperatures and quieter paths. Bring your own bike if preferred, but notify the operator in advance due to handling requirements.
