Shanghai has already escaped the scorching summer heat, and autumn is slowly approaching. With the crisp autumn air, weekends are perfect for cycling to explore the city’s scenery and get some exercise. So, what are some recommended cycling routes in Shanghai for autumn?
Route Details
Hongkou Football Stadium – Tian’ai Road – Sichuan North Road – North Suzhou Road – Daming Road – Changzhi Road – East Changzhi Road – Gaoyang Road – East Daming Road – Hai Ping Road – International Passenger Terminal
The entire route is 10 kilometers long and takes 50 minutes to complete.
The entire route traverses Shanyin Road, North Bund, and Tilanqiao, with multiple landmarks worth stopping by and checking in.
Recommended Check-in Points
Tian’ai Road Check-in: Love Mailbox
The towering metasequoia trees on both sides of Tian’ai Road stand tall and verdant. As a famous romantic street in Shanghai, it is often visited by couples hand-in-hand. Postcards and letters sent from the love mailbox at the intersection will be stamped with a love stamp, allowing the recipient to feel the sender’s affection and romance.
Sichuan North Road Check-in: Duolun Road Cultural Celebrity Street
The famous Gongfei Coffee House (ruins), Hongde Hall, and the unique Kong Mansion and Bai Mansion make Duolun Road an “open-air museum” of Haipai architecture. The 100-meter-long grid road recreates the old Shanghai style, transporting you back to the old city in an instant.
North Suzhou Road Check-in: Zhapu Road Bridge
Zhapu Road Bridge is located on the Suzhou River, adjacent to Waibaidu Bridge and Sichuan Road Bridge. Old Shanghainese people always called it “Er Baidu Bridge,” but in the eyes of photographers, Zhapu Road Bridge has its own unique brilliance. From here, you can get a panoramic view of the Oriental Pearl Tower and the beautiful scenery along the Waibaidu Bridge.
East Changzhi Road Check-in: “Magic City Four Pieces Set” Internet Celebrity Shooting Spot
The intersection of East Changzhi Road and Lushun Road is now a well-known “Magic City Four Pieces Set” photography spot for many “old masters.” The towering iconic buildings of the city, the former site of the Yesong Shipyard, office buildings, and residential houses are all captured in one shot, showcasing the city’s inclusiveness and speed in a juxtaposition of old and new, glamorous and ordinary.
East Daming Road Check-in: Old Shanghai Wharf Culture Museum
“Old Shanghai Wharf Culture Museum” is an open-air museum without walls, using sculptures, components, and art installations to organically combine Shanghai’s urban culture with wharf culture, tradition with modernity.
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