BEIJING, April 29 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Travelers prepping for a trip to China know that bicycling is a large part of the culture and they are sure to see thousands of bikes along the roads. Biking to work or cycling to run errands is commonplace on the Mainland, especially when small cycles can easily pass through the hordes of rush-hour traffic. Joining in the biking frenzy can be an exciting experience for travelers and travel company, The China Guide (http://www.TheChinaGuide.com ), is offering a Beijing city bike tour as a unique opportunity for guests.
"Personally I bike quite a lot in Beijing," says Peter Danford, Managing Operator of The China Guide. "When I'm on my bike and see something interesting, like a shop or snack stall, it's easy to stop and check it out. If I'm in a car then that's not possible. Also for photographers it's the way to go. Biking in Beijing also brings you close to the local people. You have to go slowly and become part of the sea of bikes passing like water around a multitude of obstacles. Also my kids love riding on the back of my bike and watching the scene. People notice them, make comments and chat at traffic lights."
The China Guide's bike tours can be arranged as a full morning or afternoon activity or as a shorter two hour option. The most interesting area for biking is in Beijing's hutong district where cyclists will be led by a local guide to see the historic city alleyways and traditional urban architecture. The alleyways are wide and comfortable for cycling and there is plenty of opportunity to stop for photographs. Riders can also cycle past historical city highlights including Tiananmen and the Gate of Heavenly Peace.
Bike riding in the big city can appear stressful but The China Guide carefully selects safe and easy routes so time can be spent enjoying the surroundings. Beijing roadways have been designed with bikes in mind and there are wide bike lanes on the majority of streets.
Cycling Tours can be arranged individually or as part of a complete China itinerary. A morning spent biking the streets can be perfectly combined with a variety of other activities, sightseeing and meals.
Visit http://www.TheChinaGuide.com for itinerary ideas.
For pictures of Beijing's historic hutongs visit:
http://www.thechinaguide.com/hutong_tour1/hutong-tour1.html
The China Guide
The China Guide, http://www.TheChinaGuide.com , is a Beijing based travel agency, American owned and operated. Specializing in western-style service and quality with hassle free web bookings, they work with clients to customize tours that match their travel style. Operating only in China, they have up to date knowledge and offer exciting experiences for travelers including their famous Sleep on the Great Wall tour. The China Guide avoids the common factory shopping stops that are not reflective of the true China.
