Where to Go Cycling in Changsha: Best Cycling Routes in Changsha

The weather is cool and refreshing, the scenery is picturesque. Changsha cycling enthusiasts, where are you going this weekend? There are actually many good places worth cycling in Changsha. Today, I will list some routes suitable for cycling in Changsha.

1、Yang Lake

Cycling in the park far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, feeling the red flowers and green leaves, and occasionally seeing wild birds flying across the sky, is a different kind of fun. At present, Yang Lake Wetland is building a 13-kilometer slow-moving system. Bring your bike and come to Yang Lake to let your mood fly free and gallop freely.

Cycling route: Yang Lake Wetland Main Entrance (Pioneer Ox Sculpture Square) – Science Museum – Viewing Tower – Wind and Rain Bridge – Bird Watching Corridor – Farming Culture Experience Area – Yang Lake Wetland Main Entrance (Pioneer Ox Sculpture Square)

2、Heimi Peak

Cycling route: City – Wujiaoling – Furong North Road – Qiao Yi – River Embankment (2 kilometers of gravel road) across the railway – Archway – Abnormal Slope (recommended location) – Heimi Peak – Village Government – Back Mountain (weathered rock gravel road, with some risk) – Fufeng – Fuxing – Beishan Town – Hongshan – Sifangping – City

Cycling in Heimi Peak, the biggest test is the “Abnormal Slope” before entering the park ticket station. This slope goes up all the way, extending to the depths of the mountains, definitely a comprehensive test of physical fitness.

3、Huaitang

Cycling route: Hunan University Dongfanghong Square – Lianhua Town – Huaitang Hot Spring

The Huaitang Zilonghu Circuit Cycling Track is 6 kilometers long, circling the 2,000-acre Zilonghu Lake. The track is surrounded by lush green grass and drooping willows. It is also planted with cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, plum blossoms, and osmanthus flowers. Cycling here will definitely make cyclists feel like they are bathed in spring breeze.

If you feel that cycling in the lake area is too flat and not conducive to losing weight, then it is recommended to go to the nearby Dongwu Mountain winding mountain road cycling track. The track is 6 kilometers long and passes through Dongwu Mountain Scenic Area and the Peach Blossom Valley with ten thousand peach trees. Here, the slopes are steep, the steepest part of the track has a slope of nearly 70 degrees and a bend of nearly 360 degrees, which will definitely make you feel exhilarated.

4、Songya Lake

Located in Songya Lake National Wetland Park in Changsha County, it integrates leisure, tourism, entertainment, fitness, and water activities. The lake is vast, the air is fresh, and there are cycling paths along the lake, making it a rare good place for cycling. Now, over 2,100 plum trees on the edge of Songya Lake are blooming according to their different flowering periods. Cycling by the lake is like traveling through a landscape painting. As time goes by, cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, and other flowers on the banks of Songya Lake will also bloom in succession, creating beautiful scenery. When the sun is shining, invite three or five friends and go for a big cycling tour around the lake. What a pleasant experience.

5、Chima Lake

“The wind blows gently, and the water is calm.” Chima Lake in Liuyang City is surrounded by mountains, with a forest coverage rate of over 90%, and the air quality is excellent, making it a natural oxygen bar. Chima Lake Scenic Area has beautiful mountains and rivers, and a beautiful environment. It has 13 scenic spots around the lake, including Chima Temple, Shanzhen Lin, Minghu Temple, Shifeng Peak, Lion-shaped Fortress, and Xianglu Mountain, making it a typical “Peach Blossom Land”. If you feel unsatisfied with cycling on the banks of Chima Lake, you can also participate in entertainment projects such as barbecuing camping, outdoor expansion, indoor skiing, jet boats, and fancy water speedboats.

6、Guangming Village

For cycling enthusiasts, Guangming Village in Baiyepo Town, Wangcheng District, has a strong appeal. The 6.5-kilometer dedicated cycling track can satisfy cycling enthusiasts’ desire to sweat freely in the beautiful countryside. In Guangming Village, you can fully enjoy the joy of returning to nature and the charming countryside scenery. In addition to cycling, you can also visit the Butterfly Valley and Squirrel Valley in Guangming Village, play with the little elves of nature; pick strawberries yourself in the modern agricultural sightseeing and experience area, and enjoy the long-lost leisurely rural life.

7、Tao Hua Ling

The dedicated cycling path in Tao Hua Ling Park in Yuelu District is over 10 kilometers long, including a 7.26-kilometer cycling path around the lake. It is a rare good place for cycling in the city, far from the dust but not far from the city. Tao Hua Ling Park includes Hongsi Temple Reservoir, Laba Temple Ruins, and other important scenic spots. There are four types of sightseeing and experience routes set up in the park, including waterfront tours and mountain forest tours. Each route can bring different experiences, making it a natural and cultural attraction worth visiting repeatedly.