Chengdu Bicycle Tours

► Itinerary: 3 days cycling tour of Chengdu - Jianyang - Lezhi - Anyue - Tongliang - Chongqing

Chongqing is located 350 kilometers (217 miles) southeast of Chengdu and it takes around 32 hours in total to ride between the two cities. Below is a 3 days cycling itinerary, which is also suitable for first-time cyclists. If you're an experienced cyclist, you can stay overnight in Anyue and finish this tour within 2 days.


Schedule: Today, you will set off from Chengdu and ride southwest along the national highway G318. On the way, you will pass the Longquan Mountain, which is 1,051 meters (3,448 feet) high. After around 6.5 hours, you will arrive in Jianyang City, where you can have today's lunch and take a short rest. In the afternoon, you will continue to ride along the national highway G318 to Lezhi County, where you can stay for one night.

Suggested riding time: 07:00 - 13:30, 6.5 hours; 14:30 - 20:00, 5.5 hours.

Riding distance: 128 kilometers (80 miles).


Schedule: In the morning, you will ride along the national highway G319 for around 4.5 hours to Anyue. After the lunch and a short rest here, you can continue to ride for around 8.5 hours to Tongliang District, which means you have already entered Chongqing. The journey tomorrow will be a little bit easier, so you can have a good rest tonight.

Suggested riding time: 7:00 - 11:30, 4.5 hours; 12:30 - 21:00, 8.5 hours.

Riding distance: 138 kilometers (86 miles).


Schedule: Today, you will continue to ride along the national highway G319 for around 8 hours to downtown Chongqing. Upon arrival, you can find a hotel to have a good rest.

Suggested riding time: 9:00 - 12:00, 3 hours; 13:00 - 18:00, 5 hours.

Riding distance: 84 kilometers (52 miles).

Friendly Tip: Chongqing, also known as the mountain city, has rich tourism resources. Upon arrival, you can have 1 or 2 days here to cycle leisurely in the urban area to explore those well-known sites, such as the Jiefangbei CBD, the Ciqikou Ancient Village, the Hongya Cave and etc. and taste the delicious local food, such as Chongqing hot pot, Chongqing spicy noodles, the hot and sour rice noodles and etc.

► Itinerary: 9 Days Chengdu - Emeishan - Jinhekou - Yuexi - Xichang - Pingchuan - Yanyuan - Lugu Lake Town - Ninglang - Lijiang


Schedule: Today, you will set off from Chengdu and ride southwest to Emeishan. After around 6 hours, you will arrive in Meishan, where you could enjoy your lunch and have a short rest. Dongpo pig knuckle and Renshou sesame cake are local specialties and you can have a try. Afterwards, continue to ride for another 6 hours to Emeishan and stay overnight here.

Suggested riding time: 07:00 - 13:00, 6 hours; 14:00 - 20:00, 6 hours.

Riding distance: 135 kilometers (84 miles).

Friendly Tips:
• Mt. Emei, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, is only 40 minutes' ride by bicycle from the city of Emeishan. If your time permits, you can stay 1 more day here to explore this wonderful mountain with amazing sceneries, rare animals and numerous historical sites. For your information, the admission ticket is CNY160 during the high season from 16th, January to 14th, December and CNY110 during the low season from 15th, December to the next 15th, January.  
• The Leshan Giant Buddha, 71 meters (233 feet) high, is the largest cliff stone sculpture in China. It is located 34 kilometers (21 miles) north of Emeishan city, which takes around 3 hours by bicycle. If you're interested, you could also spend 1 day here. For your information, the admission ticket is CNY80 per person. If you want to take the boat, it's CNY50 per person.

Schedule: Today, you will continue to ride southwest. After riding for around 8 kilometers (5 miles), you will get on the national highway G245 and then ride along this highway for around 83 kilometers (52 miles) to Jinkouhe District, where you will stay the night. On the way, you will pass by Mt. Emei and ride along the Dadu River for a while.

Suggested riding time: 09:00 - 12:00, 3 hours; 13:30 - 19:00, 5.5 hours.

Riding distance: 91 kilometers (57 miles)

Friendly Tip: Today's trip is relatively short, so you're suggested to sleep early to get ready for the next few days' journey.


Schedule: Today, you're suggested to get up early and set off at 06:00. You will continue to ride along the national highway G245 to Yuexi county. Along the way, there are several towns and villages, where you could stop to have lunch or take a short break.

Suggested riding time: 06:00 - 12:00, 6 hours; 13:00 - 21:00, 8 hours.

Riding distance: 149 kilometers (93 miles)


Schedule: Today, you will drive southwest for around 11 hours to Xichang and you can have a rest in Mianshan Town on the halfway.

Suggested riding time: 08:00 - 13:00, 5 hours; 14:00 - 20:00, 6 hours.

Riding distance: 120 kilometers (75 miles)

Friendly Tip: Qionghai Lushan Scenic Area is only 40 minutes' ride by bicycle from Xichang city. You can leave one day here to explore the beauties of Xichang, such as climbing the Lushan Mountain and boating in the Qionghai Lake. For your information, the admission ticket is CNY30 per person.


Schedule: Today's journey will be relatively easy. You will ride for around 7 hours, over Mt. Panmo to Pingchuan. Along the way, you will pass by several towns, like Sibao and Jinhe, where you could stop to have a short rest.

Suggested riding time: 9:00 - 12:00, 3 hours; 13:00 - 17:00, 4 hours.

Riding distance: 75 kilometers (47 miles)


Schedule: Today, you will ride along the national highway G227 to Yanyuan County.

Suggested riding time: 7:00 - 12:00, 5 hours; 13:00 - 20:00, 7 hours.

Riding distance: 127 kilometers (79 miles)


Schedule: Today, you will first ride along the national highway G227 for around 26 kilometers (16 miles) and then transfer to the provincial highway S307 to Lugu Lake town, where you could stay for 1 or 2 nights. On the way, you can enjoy your lunch in Jiami town, which is 6 hours' ride from Yanyuan county. It's going to be a hilly road  from Yanyuan to Lugu Lake town, so you need to be careful along the way.

Suggested riding time: 7:00 - 13:00, 6 hours; 14:00 - 19:00, 5 hours.

Riding distance: 118 kilometers (73 miles)

Friendly Tip: Lugu Lake, which is on the border of Sichuan and Yunnan Province, is the third largest deep-water lake in China. Around lugu Lake are the Mosuo, Yi and Pumi ethnic groups. The beautiful natural sceneries and unique ethnic customs make it a famous tourist attraction. You can leave 1 or 2 days here to explore this wonderful place. For your information, the admission ticket is CNY70 per person.

Schedule: Today, you will first ride along the Lugu Lake for around 25 kilometers (16 miles). Then get on the Ninglu highway to ride to Ninglang.

Suggested riding time: 08:00 - 12:00, 4 hours; 13:00 - 17:00, 4 hours.

Riding distance: 85 kilometers (53 miles)


Schedule: After getting out of Ninglang, you will get on the national highway G348 and ride along the Lining highway to Lijiang. After arriving, you can find a hotel to have a good rest and your tour will come to an end here.

Suggested riding time: 7:00 - 12:00, 5 hours; 13:00 - 19:30, 6.5 hours.

Riding distance: 123 kilometers (76 miles)

Friendly Tip: Lijiang, an important passage of the "ancient Silk Road" and the "ancient tea horse Road", is an internationally famous tourist city with rich tourism resources, such as the Lijiang Ancient Town, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the Laojun Mountain and etc. You can leave 2 or 3 days here to explore the charming of this city.

► Itinerary: 20 Days Cycling Tour of Chengdu - Ya'an - Luding - Xinduqiao - Xiangkezong - Litang - Henixiang - Batang - Mangkang - Rongxu - Zuogong - Bangda - Basu - Ranwu - Bomi - Pailongxiang - Linzhi - Gongbujiangda - Songduo - Mozhugongka - Lhasa

Sichuan Province borders Tibet Autonomous Region and the cycling route between these 2 places has become a classic route, which attracts numerous cyclists every year.

In this cycling tour, you will start from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, and ride westwards along the national highway G318 for around 2,146 kilometers (1,333 miles) to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. There are 2 routes from Chengdu to Lhasa and you will ride along the south one, which is characterized by natural sceneries. On the way, you will ride over 13 mountains, including Mt. Erlang, Mt. Zheduo, Mt. Gaoersi, Mt. Jianziwan, Mt. Kazila, Mt. Haizi, Mt. Zongbala, Mt. Dangba, Mt. Dongda, Mt. Yela, Mt. Anjiula, Mt. Sejila and Mt. Mila, see wonderful landscapes of rivers, alpine valleys, endless prairies, snow mountain meadows, and learn about the colorful folk-customs, such as the prayer flags and Tibetan temple. In addition, you will also pass several tourist cities, such as Ya'an, Kangding, Xinduqiao, Litang, Mangkang, Linzhi. If your time permits, you can stay in these cities for 1 or 2 more days to explore further.

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