In this season with a comfortable climate, there are many good places to go cycling in Wuxi. With the convenience of shared bicycles everywhere, it’s the perfect time to take a cycling trip. Below are some recommendations for cycling routes in Wuxi and their details.
1、Cycling around Lihu Lake
Lihu Lake is divided into two parts, east and west. The Lihu Lake Scenic Belt is arguably the most elegant cycling route in the Wuxi area. The Lihu Lake Scenic Belt includes a series of scenic spots, such as Lihu Zhiguang, Fisherman Island, Bogong Island, Changguangxi Wetland Park, Jinchengwan Wetland Park, Lihu Central Park, Lihu Park, Lihu Bridge Park, etc.
【Cycling Distance】20～30km
Lihu Zhiguang—Bogong Island—Dushan Bridge—Chongshan Gate—Baojie Bridge—Baojie Park—Changguangxi Wetland—Lihu Bridge Park—Lihu Park—Liyuan—Lihu Central Park—Fisherman Island—Lihu Zhiguang
2、Hiking and exploring ancient towns—Huishan
The route is not too long, you can go around Huishan Ancient Town and Huishan Forest Park, the scenery is great.
【Cycling Distance】15～20km
Around Huishan (Rongxiang—Zoo—Martyrs Cemetery—Huishan Ancient Town—Xihu Park—Qingshan Park—South Entrance of Huishan Forest Park—Rongxiang)
3、“Sweeping the street” route—Chong’an Ancient Rhyme
A familiar route for Wuxi people, there are many things to eat and play along the way, just be careful of vehicles.
【Cycling Distance】5～10km
Around the old city (Train Station—Shenglimen—Dacheng Lane—Chong’an Temple—Christian Church—Gu Yuxiu’s Former Residence—Xue Family Garden—Nanzhan Temple—Donglin Academy—Train Station)
4、Crossing the Grand Canal for thousands of years—Grand Canal
The Grand Canal, which runs through the city, has left behind a section of “Grand Canal’s unique land, Jiangnan’s water alley” in the Qingming Bridge Historical and Cultural District, which can be called the essence of the Grand Canal. The “sound of oars, lights and shadows, ancient bridges, and folk houses” in the city constitute the most pure “folk custom style water painting” of the Grand Canal here. The historical relics and humanistic landscapes along the bank have accumulated profound cultural heritage, making it a unique historical and cultural landscape corridor along the Grand Canal.
【Cycling Distance】15～20km
Grand Canal Charm (Taihu Square—Nanchang Street—Qingming Bridge—Boduo Bridge—Xinglong Bridge—Kuatang Bridge—Huigu Bridge—Gongyun Bridge—Jiangjian Bridge—Wqiao—Xishan Bridge—Liangxi Bridge—Taihu Square)
5、Cycling along Liangxi River
This is a wider and busier river, with elegant buildings and friendly green spaces along the river. There are scenic spots such as Rongxiang Ancient Town, Xianliduan, Lixicun, Lianghu Ecological Park, etc. along the way, with the old and new urban areas alternating, making it interesting and fun, with many places worth stopping to appreciate.
【Cycling Distance】5～15km
Upstream of Liangxi River (Daxuankou—Lianghu Ecological Park—Rongxiang Ancient Town—Lixicun—Xianliduan—Grand Canal)
6、Route to watch the sunset—Fish Port Township
The Fish Port was originally a village in the western suburbs of Wuxi. It is now the Fish Port Community of Lihu Street, with many coastal areas formed by enclosing lakes and creating fields. The Fish Port is a great place to watch the sunset over Taihu Lake.
【Cycling Distance】15～20km
Lihu Zhiguang—Bogong Island—Fisherman Wharf—Guanshe Villa—Taihu Hotel—Fish Port Interchange—Meiyuan—Lihu Zhiguang
7、Night cycling around Dafu
The whole route is paved road with bright streetlights, suitable for road bikes and mountain bikes to ride at night.
【Cycling Distance】35～50km
Wuxi New Sports Center—Baojie Bridge—Shanshui West Road—Shanshui East Road—Juqu Road—University Town
8、The Eighteen Bends
The Eighteen Bends group of peaks is headed by Shunkou Mountain and stretches westward, connecting with Qinglong Mountain, Jilong Mountain, Lianhua Mountain, Motianling and many other peaks, making it an ideal route for off-road mountain biking. There are many scenic spots along the way, including Huazang Temple, Jilong Mountain, Ma’anling, Dapaodun, Luerjiang Ten Scenery, Xixi Eight Scenery, Helu City Ruins, etc. The Eighteen Bends in the general sense refers to the section from Zhenganzui to the mouth of Luerjiang, which is the most essence of the Eighteen Bends. It has been built into a national wetland park and has become quite large. In spring, willows sway in the wind, in summer, green lotus blooms, in autumn, the wind blows gently, and in winter, it is wild and interesting.
【Cycling Distance】30～40km
New Sports Center—Meiyuan—Eighteen Bends—Luerjiangkou—Eighteen Bends—New Sports Center
9、Night cycling on Xiakedao Avenue
Xiakedao Avenue is an eight-lane, two-way road, with a non-motorized lane, making it a standard first-class model road. Located in Jiangyin, Xiakedao Avenue is a realignment of S228 and seamlessly connects with Huishan Avenue, making it a great night cycling route for cyclists in the northern suburbs of Wuxi.
【Cycling Distance】40～50km
Wuxi City Center—Xiceng Road—Huishan Avenue—Xiakedao Avenue—Old Xiceng Highway—Wuxi City Center
10、Night cycling on the Xiyig Expressway
The new Xiyig Expressway (Provincial Highway 342) was completed at the end of 2008. It runs parallel to the Xiyig Expressway. It is brightly lit at night and is a great night cycling route.
【Cycling Distance】50～60km
New Sports Center—Eighteen Bends—Luerjiangkou—Changzhou Taihuwan Square—New Provincial Highway 342—Qianqiao—Rongxiang—New Sports Center
11、Night cycling on the Xitai Expressway
The Xitai Expressway connects to Jincheng Road in the west and G204 in the east. It is a highway connecting Wuxi directly to Taicang and an important route for bicycles to go straight to Shanghai. The section of Xitai Expressway east of the Huning Expressway is an ideal night cycling route for cyclists in the eastern part of Wuxi.
【Cycling Distance】50～60km
New Sports Center—Jincheng Road—Xitai Road—Xidong Avenue—Xihulu—Dongting—Taihu Avenue—New Sports Center
12、Night cycling in Taihu New Town
Taihu New Town is located in the southern part of Wuxi city. It is a new urban center of Wuxi. It is an open, ecological, modern new town with a planned permanent population of 1 million. Taihu New Town is the future city center of Wuxi and the hope of Wuxi. The construction of the new town has taken shape, with the main roads paved, making it a great route for racing and night cycling. The 5km loop track in Changguangxi is also a great night cycling route.
【Cycling Distance】40～50km
New Sports Center—Lihu Bridge—Lihu Avenue—Juqu Road—Linghu Avenue—Gaolang Road—Gonghu Avenue—Taihu Avenue—New Sports Center
13、Huishan Luoshe Cycling Route
Cycling Distance: 17km
Route Introduction: Columbus Square—Xinxing West Road—Xintao Road—Zhongxing West Road—Renmin Road—Luoshe Bridge—Yunhe North Road—Xiang Hua Branch Road—Luoyu Road—Meixiang Road—Wanma Road—Luoyu Road—Luoshi Road—Huizhou Avenue—Dongfang Hong Bridge—Xinxing East Road—Wen Ti Road—Cui Zhu South Road—Renmin Road—Columbus Square
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