Private Chengdu Half Day Bike Tour

Chengdu, China

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience on a half-day bike tour of Chengdu, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Immerse yourself in the traditional culture of the city as you visit the favorite haunts of locals to see how they pursue daily leisure activities. Visit legendary landmarks like the Wenshu Temple and the Qingyang Palace and cycle between impressive monuments at a leisurely pace tailored to your ability. Gain fascinating insight into the rich heritage of Chengdu as you absorb its unique ambience on this energizing and enriching excursion.

Cycle through the streets of Chengdu
Roam along Chengdu's ancient street, China's Lane (Kuan-zhai Lane)
Take part in the locals’ daily activities at People's Park
Learn about the difference between a Taoist and Buddhist temple by visiting Qingyang Palace and Wenshu Temple
Explore the various curio offerings of the Song Xian Qiao antique market

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bicycle rental and fees
Local English-speaking guide
Admission of all the places list in the itinerary

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Departure point: Free picking up service from your city hotel or residence in Chengdu (all hotels within 3rd Ring Road), if you stay outside the 3rd Ring Road, then need to be picked up at the main gate of Wuhouci, or please contact us in advance to arrange to be picked up from your hotel or airport and pay extra cost to your guide. Return point: Returns to original departure point or end your tour at the city center.

Itinerary

Greet your guide at a central Chengdu location and obtain your bicycles from a local rental shop. Climb onto your bike and pedal past the luscious landscape of People’s Park, watching locals drink tea, practice tai chi and play chess as you cycle.

Absorb the amorous ambience of Match Corner, an part of the park in which parents swap the pictures and contact details of their infants in the hope they’ll marry later in life. Admire the charming architecture of Kuan-zhai Lane then continue to the majestic structure of Qingyang Palace to witness the sacred splendor of the Taoist monument.

Gain fascinating insight into the origins of the Tao religion from your guide, and then browse the intriguing stalls of Song Xian Qiao antique market during a brief pit stop. Ride over the Wenshu Temple to appreciate the precious artworks housed within then enjoy a well-deserved rest in the air-conditioned confine of your vehicle during the journey back to your Chengdu hotel.

Wenshu Yuan Monastery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Chengdu Renmin Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Kuanzhai Alley

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Qingyang Palace (Green Ram Temple)

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Song Xian Qiao Antique and Art Market

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for children or seniors over the age of 60
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Lee E

This is a great way to see a city as big as Chengdu! The guide was great and the day is completely customizable.

Reviews

4.0

based on 13 reviews

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Wonderful way to see Chengdu

Kalynn_G, Oct 2023

This was wonderful way to see the highlights of the city. Our guide was lovely, taking time to show each special parts of each place, answer questions and show us around

This is a great way to see a city as...

Lee E, Apr 2018

This is a great way to see a city as big as Chengdu! The guide was great and the day is completely customizable.

The guide and I started this tour at...

Tami T, Oct 2016

The guide and I started this tour at People's Park. We then went to wide and narrow alleys. We biked past a central square with a statue of Mao and then went to a large mall off of Taikoo Li where the panda is climbing the IFS building. Within this mall there is a monastery or temple that I heard later would have been worth seeing inside. Finally we rode past the Wohou temple and Jinli street. This temple is very crowded and we did not go inside. My recommendation would be to ask the guide to allow you to go inside the temples, stop to shop or grab a recommended snack, or have tea in People's Park. The tour guide's English was good, but I would have liked her to have shared more information with me.

This was a really cool way to see...

Elizabeth F, Sep 2016

This was a really cool way to see and understand the culture in Chendu. I really enjoyed touring the local market and walking through the People's Park and learning about some of the activities that take place there.

Really loved the bike tour, lots to...

Amelia O, Jul 2016

Really loved the bike tour, lots to see. Chengdu is an amazing city.

Our guide Rhea was fantastic and the...

Pamela P, Dec 2014

Our guide Rhea was fantastic and the bikes were ok. There was no confusion on them picking us up at our hotel. I made the reservation about 36 hours in advance and was glad they could accommodate our party of 4. The bikes weren't ready upon arrival to the tour starting point, but were quickly rectified within 15 minutes. They weren't fancy, but they had gears and handbrakes, so no complaints. The half-day tour was perfect in length. Right about the time our butts were hurting, it was over. A great day and a great way to really get the lay of the land. Having a guide through the People's Park added great insight.

This tour was extremely expensive...

sophie r, Nov 2014

This tour was extremely expensive for what it was: renting a bike and go around with a student who was nothing like a guide. Didn't know any informatiom about Chengdu i later read, we got lost in the city and he also didn't have an any information on the tourist sites we visited. For a tour costing 70 dollars while the rental bike for a day is 20 yuan so less than two dollars it was an incredible deception! I was really fortunate that the student "guide" called the local manager and the manager accepted to stop the tour after the first temple visit. I got something like 50 dollars back. But I lost my day, i would have loved to have a true guide a learn about the city and temples! ...and of course 20 dollars lost as well!

Because Viator is recomended at LP I...

Jolanda H, Jun 2014

Because Viator is recomended at LP I was expecting more of the tour. We paid for China Standards a high amount of money of 50 USD per person to see the main square, the main park and a touristic street. I hoped to see and hear more About Chengdu. The guide was friendly and spoke good English though.

Nice guide, bikes very old and not...

Barbara S, Oct 2013

Nice guide, bikes very old and not in a good state. I do not recommend this bike tour with small children, traffic is really dangerous. But with our Dutch girls used to cycle it was great fun. People Parc was the best!

My family of four (children age 13...

Geoffrey M, Jul 2013

My family of four (children age 13 and 10) took this tour with Lillian and would highly recommend it to others of all ages and abilities. Riding a bike in China was more enjoyable than we expected as the traffic seems to respect bikes and moves at a safe pace.

Lovely bike tour! Guide picked us up...

Vivianne_S, Feb 2013

Lovely bike tour! Guide picked us up at the hotel en we went to pick up the bikes. While cycling in Chengdu the guide explained a lot about Chinese culture, history and the important places we saw while cycling. Great and friendly guide and for sure a good way to see Chengdu!