Now is the perfect season for outdoor activities with kids! Cycling is a great way to enjoy the beautiful nature and get some exercise. So, where are the best places to go cycling with your kids in Changsha? Read on to find some great options.
1、Xiangjiang River West Bank North Greenway
Route: Fisherman’s Wharf – Yinxingwan Park
Distance: About 12km round trip
This route offers beautiful scenery and plenty of fun stops along the way, making it ideal for a camping trip! You’ll find a beach near the Hunan Financial Center, Zhuohua Middle School (known for its views of the sea in Changsha), Sanchaji Bridge, and more.
Yinxingwan Park is a hidden gem, with camping, a playground, a greenway, and more. After cycling, you can spend some time with your little ones at the park.
Since this route goes into Wangcheng District, there are no shared bikes available. You’ll need to bring your own bikes.
2、Xiangjiang River West Bank South Greenway
Route: Ezhou Island – Honghoushi Bridge
Distance: 15km
3、Liuyang River Greenway
Route: Xiangjiang Century City – Round Dot Art Museum
Distance: 16km
This is a fun greenway for families with kids. Along the way, you’ll find Duckbill Park, Han Bridge, and the Round Dot Art Museum.
4、Jinjiang River Greenway
Route: Jinjiang River Bridge – Jinjiang River Bridge (Xiaoxiang Avenue)
Distance: 8km
This short route is perfect for beginners, with very few people and a smooth ride.
5、Guitang River Greenway
Route: China Minmetals Wanjing Waterside – Guitang River Community Park
Distance: 6km
This greenway features 5 playgrounds along the way, and there’s also a shared library nearby. This makes it a great place to spend a weekend cycling and playing.
6、Songya Lake Park
Distance: 10km around the lake
You can rent double bikes inside the park, but be warned that it can be tiring. There are also bike rental shops outside the park, with a variety of models, ranging in price from 15 to 50 yuan.
7、Baxizhou Island
Distance: Not calculated
The island has forest trails perfect for cycling with kids on bikes or balance bikes. You can choose to cycle around the entire island if your little ones are up for it.
8、Taohualing Mountain Greenway
Route: Northwest Gate – North Gate
Distance: 3km
Although short, this route is quite challenging, making it not suitable for beginner cyclists.
9、Xihu Park
Distance: 5km around the lake
Cycling in this park is relatively easy and there’s a large beach and playground, making it perfect for a family outing.
10、Jianshan Lake Park
Distance: 5km around the lake
The greenway around the lake is fairly flat, suitable for beginners.
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