Best Cycling Spots in Suzhou

Now is the perfect time to cycle! Grab your friends, hop on a bike, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Suzhou has many great cycling destinations, including the Half-Island around Yangcheng Lake, Wangong Dike, and East Taihu Ecological Park. See below for more recommendations.

1、Half-Island around Yangcheng Lake

There’s a “Suzhou’s first cycling and pedestrian path around the lake” here, a very professional cycling route that will definitely be super fun to ride! Plus, the entire route has free Yinghu Park, Lianchihu Park, and Yunshanghu Park along the way. If you get tired, you can stop and admire the beautiful scenery.

Route: Yangcheng Lake Avenue–Yangcheng Loop Road–Chongyuan Temple–Ciyun Road–Lianchi Lake Road–Loop Lake Cycling Path

2、Wangong Dike

A winding green corridor in the city

Wangong Dike is located west of Wujiang’s Old Army Farm, about 3 kilometers long. It connects to the East Taihu Ecological Park to the south and Jiangling Road to the north. In addition to landscaping, landscape engineering, sponge city construction, etc., the original ecological environment of the old dike is preserved. The main road of Wangong Dike, Sakura Avenue, is also a rainbow running track, which is perfect for running and cycling. When the cherry blossoms bloom in spring, both sides of the road are full of cherry blossoms, making cycling romantic.

In addition, there are large areas of planted American crabapple, American red maple, beech, metasequoia, ginkgo, etc. The excellent ecological environment reproduces the memory of Wujiang’s rural ecological landform culture, and a green corridor winds through the city.

3、East Taihu Ecological Park

An ecological park that integrates the city and the lake, with water and greenery intertwined.

The East Taihu Ecological Park covers an area of about 1,300 mu. In its design, it combines the water scenery of East Taihu Lake and scenic features such as distant mountains and nearby waters. Within the ecological park, there are wide asphalt roads as well as professional cycling paths. Both sides of the roads are covered with vegetation, and cycling is like being enveloped in greenery, breathing freely in a natural oxygen bar.

Enter the scenic area from the south gate of the ecological park, and cycle along the road. When you see a few houses with unique styles, this is the Meizhuang architectural group. There are coffee shops and tea houses around, perfect for stopping to rest.

Continue cycling along the Taihu Lake Cycling Path and you will pass by the pier, beach volleyball court, swimming pool, fountain square, etc. all the way to the viewing platform and cultural center. You will meet many other citizens and tourists who are also cycling along the way.

4、Suzhou Bay Square Park

Low-carbon, open-style lakeside green belt

Suzhou Bay Square Park is a low-carbon, open-style lakeside green belt that integrates tourism sightseeing, green space leisure, ecological experience, and flood control safety.

There are fitness trails, lakeside lawns, leisure seats, Taihu Station, etc. in the park. The environment here is comfortable and pleasant, cycling among the green mountains and clear waters, your mood will become open and bright. If you just want to cycle quietly and enjoy the scenery, this is a good choice.

5、East Taihu International Yacht Club

Taihu beauty blends with international style

Continuing south from Suzhou Bay Square Park, the East Taihu International Yacht Club is located at the dock of the East Taihu Grand Hotel. Taking advantage of the beauty of Taihu Lake, the club has created Suzhou’s most scenic high-end yacht leisure center.

With the 200-square-kilometer East Taihu Lake as its carrier, the club has a broad view. Here you can experience the beauty of Taihu Lake, gaze at the islands in the lake, and also get a glimpse of high-end yachts. This is a very unique cycling route.

As a “lover of the city,” the “freedom and fun” of cycling are easy to obtain. This not only conveys an “environmental protection concept” but is also a manifestation of an ideal lifestyle. Come here for a cycle, and rediscover our city.

The Taihu Lake Scenic Road is a circular Taihu Lake cycling path jointly created by Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. After completion, it will have a total length of 316.6 kilometers. Currently, 5.5 kilometers have been built within the Suzhou Bay Tourism Zone. Citizens, tourists, and cycling enthusiasts can deeply experience its charm along the Taihu Lake Cycling Path.

6、Taihu Dongshan Loop

Taihu Lake’s scenery is truly second to none! Cycling around the island on the 20-kilometer road on Dongshan, you can enjoy the lake and mountains. Plus, the scenery on Dongshan in spring is very good. Luoxiang Ancient Village, Yangwan, and Zijin Temple hidden in the depths of Bi Luo Peak are all worth visiting.

Route: Suzhou Amusement Park–Muddu–Xukou–to the Taihu Lake shore–Jinting direction–passing by Fuyang Mountain–Taihu Three Bridges–Xishan Loop Road

7、Suzhou Ancient City Route

This is the most convenient route, passing by many scenic spots along the way. Pingjiang Road, with its small bridges and water lanes, the world-famous Humble Administrator’s Garden, the Suzhou Museum, and the landmark Beisi Pagoda of the ancient city…

In spring, cycling past these familiar attractions feels different.

Route: Pingjiang Road–Humble Administrator’s Garden–Suzhou Museum–Beisi Pagoda–Taohuawu–Shiluo Changmen–(Turn north) Shantang Street–Huqiu Road–Fengqiao Road (westward)–Xiyuan Temple to Hanshan Temple on the Grand Canal–Tielingguan

8、Along the Moat

Cycling under the city walls feels great. On one side is the towering city wall, on the other is the quietly flowing moat, then through the old streets, it is a leisurely experience. Riding your bike, going around Suzhou’s moat, the familiar roads passing by, isn’t that beautiful? Finally, arrive at Suzhou University and feel their strong campus atmosphere.

Route: Following the moat–Nanmen Road–Moxie Road–Dongbei Street–Taohuawu Street–Zhongjie Road–Zhongshi Street–Changxu Road–back to Nanmen Road–passing by the moat lighting landscape–Midu Bridge–Suzhou University

9、Around Yinshan Lake

At Yinshan Lake, it takes about half an hour to cycle around the lake. The scenery is very good. There are often people who come here to cycle around the lake many times, but be careful!

Route: Yinshan Lake Loop

10、Around Jinji Lake

The scenery of Jinji Lake is also very good. Li Gongdi, Moonlight Wharf, Ferris wheel… Cycling here is more about experiencing Suzhou’s “sophistication.”

Route: Moonlight Wharf–Jinji Lake Bridge–Xiangzhang Garden–Lakefront New World–Lakefront Avenue–Li Gongdi–Wang Hu Jiao

11、Tianshan Mountain, Lingyan Mountain Route

Tianshan Mountain and Lingyan Mountain have beautiful scenery. In early spring, the mountains are covered with green trees, the air in the countryside is very fresh, it’s great to go climb a mountain. Finally, go to Muddu Shantang Street for a break, there are many snacks here.

Route: Downtown–Suzhou Amusement Park–Jinshan Bin–Tianshan Mountain–Lingtian Road–Lingyan Mountain–Muddu Ancient Town Shantang Street

12、Around Dushu Lake

Dushu Lake has a quiet and elegant environment, spacious and clean streets, colleges arranged in a staggered manner… Cycling here is a different experience. Along the way, you will also pass by Bailuyuan, Dushu Lake Cathedral, with its Gothic architecture, creating a beautiful landscape.

Route: Dushu Lake Loop

9、Taihu Blue

The Taihu Lake Road, thanks to its “Taihu Blue” high-value appearance and the convenience it will bring after opening to traffic, has attracted much attention.

Starting from Anzhongshan Bridge, where Wujiang District’s Guangfu Town meets the High-tech Zone’s Zhenhu Town, it goes south along the Taihu Lake shoreline to Taihu Lake Bridge, with a total length of 23 kilometers. The Taihu Lake Road integrates transportation, sightseeing tourism, and flood control.