Beijing --Hangzhou, Zhejiang (北京--杭州)

 

West Lake in Hangzhou

Cycling routes: Beijing →Tianjin →Cangzhou City (Hebei) →Dezhou (Shandong) →Liaocheng →Jining →Xuzhou (Jiangsu) →Suqian →Huai'an →Yangzhou →Changzhou →Wuxi →Shanghai →Jiaxing (Zhejiang) →Hangzhou

Distance: 1,780km

Duration: 20 --25 days

Expenses: 3,000 --5,000 yuan

Best time for cycling: April --October

The Grand Canal of China is one of the longest and most ancient artificial rivers in the world. Starting from Beijing, it passes through Tianjin and the provinces of Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang to the city of Hangzhou. First built in the 5th century BC, the canal has a long history of more than 2,500 years. Cycling along the canal from north to south, visitors can enjoy the various attractions in different cities, and explore the cultural heritage of ancient China.

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