Local route knowledge, rider stories and practical guides from across China.
Field notes from the saddle
First-hand notes from our guides and riders—covering quiet backroads, demanding climbs and the details that make a ride work.
Explore Ma’er Mountain near Dali on a beginner-friendly MTB route with forest tracks, alpine meadows, seasonal rhododendron flowers, vehicle transfer, and light off-road riding.
Read articleRide around Lugu Lake with e-bike or gravel route options, lake views, Mosuo culture, villages, and supported cycling near Lijiang.
Read articlePlan a Lashi Lake bike tour near Lijiang, with e-bike and gravel route ideas through wetlands, Naxi villages, Wenhai, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain viewpoints.
Read articleRide Laoyao Mountain near Tiger Leaping Gorge on a high-altitude e-MTB route with alpine pasture, forest tracks, snow mountain views, 8–15 km riding distance, and vehicle transfer support.
Read articleExplore Kunming by bike with easy Dianchi Greenway rides or longer Yangzonghai lake cycling routes for e-bike and road cycling travelers.
Read articleRide through Jianshui’s heritage landscape by e-bike, linking ancient bridges, village roads, Tuanshan, and the old railway atmosphere.
Read articlePlan a supported Haba Snow Mountain cycling route with gravel roads, highland villages, Baishuitai options, and Tiger Leaping Gorge views.
Read articleRide along Fuxian Lake near Kunming with e-bike, gravel, or road bike route options, lake views, villages, and relaxed Yunnan scenery.
Read articleExplore Dongchuan Red Land by bike with red earth landscapes, rural roads, photography stops, and supported gravel route options near Kunming.
Read articleRide beyond Erhai on a quiet Cibi Lake gravel bike tour in Dali. A relaxed 15–25 km wetland and countryside route suitable for e-bikes, beginners, photographers, and slow travelers.
Read articleDiscover Chenghai Lake by bike with quiet wetland scenery, village roads, lakeside views, and a less-crowded cycling route near Lijiang.
Read articleExplore a scenic gravel and e-bike route in Dali from Yangbi Shimen Pass to Cangshan West and Fengyu. Includes distance, difficulty, road conditions, best season, bike type, safety notes, and route options.
Read articleRide Tianzi Mountain in Yunlong, Dali on a 24 km alpine meadow e-MTB route with 1,000 m climbing, 2,200–3,200 m elevation, scenic grassland views, and local transfer support.
Read articleRide Zhemo Mountain in Dali on a challenging 18 km e-MTB route with technical descents, 1,000 m climbing, wind turbines, alpine meadows, and views over Erhai Lake.
Read articleExplore Yangshuo’s Shili Gallery by e-bike with CycleQuest China—an easy 10 km scenic route through karst mountains, rice fields, Moon Hill, and local food stops.
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