1. What are the city cycling routes in Shanghai that can experience the old Shanghai style?
Shanghai is a busy city with many people. However, people in Shanghai still can have some activities and fun during the weekends and leisure time. Here, I will tell you where in Shanghai is suitable for cycling.
Shanghai people like to use "tying up the road" to describe shopping, and now the sharing of bicycles can finally liberate "Eleven Road", allowing you to visit more places in a limited time. As a native of Shanghai, I would like to recommend some beautiful routes that are suitable for cycling in the old city area. Hope you will like it~
Route 1: Changshou Road-Tonglefang
This is a route that emphasizes the combination of old and new Shanghai flavors. Cycling here, shuttle through various lanes of old Shanghai and experience the crowded lane culture. It is also the world of creative industries, so besides cycling, it is also a good place for photos.
Route 2: Sichuan North Road-Duolun Road-Tianai Road-Luxun Park
This is a sweet couple route well-known to Shanghai people, and many young couples who are dating will choose to come here, because there is a road name "Sweet Love Road". Although it is not very long, it has a very nice name. It is a place full of secular romance and very suitable for couples to meet and ride. If you get tired, you can go to Sichuan North Road to enjoy exquisite food or sit on a bench in Luxun Park to talk about sweet love!
Route 3: Gu City Park-Old Dock Creative Park-Tianzifang-Shaoxing Road
This route is a gathering place for Shanghai's absolute cultural and leisure youth. Take advantage of good weather and come with friends or sisters, this route is definitely recommended. Gu City Park leaves a viewing line in between Yu Garden, City God Temple, and Xinkai River, connecting the old city area with Lujiazui to form a dialogue between ancient and modern times. The road here is spacious, the scenery is pleasant, the park covers an area of 4 hectares, and it is perfect for cycling~
The entire cycling route will pass through the old dock and arrive at Shaoxing Road and Tianzifang. The creative park of the old dock is a good place for shooting. If you get tired of playing, you finally arrive at Tianzifang and find a coffee shop you like to rest. Take some pictures and send them to your friends~
Route 4: Wu Kang Road and surrounding areas
Yes, the whole road is a suitable route for cycling. It is full of Shanghai old style and is popular with foreigners. Some photographers also like to come here for sightseeing. The whole street is full of romantic tones under the shade of French plane trees, and it is quite quiet compared with Wukang Road and its surrounding small roads. Note that some sections of Wukang Road itself cannot be cycled, but if you happen to be cycling near Wukang Road, it is worth stopping to enjoy this legendary street. I think the most beautiful time on this road is when the autumn wind sweeps the fallen leaves. This road is also known as one of the most beautiful roads in Shanghai in autumn. If you're not in a hurry, you can stop and see those beautiful European-style houses, such as Zhou Xuan's former residence, Huang Xing's former residence, Cape Town apartment.
Route 5: Suzhou River
The Suzhou River is the most unique landscape in Shanghai, which has witnessed the vicissitudes of Shanghai's history. Cycling along the Suzhou River is to appreciate the natural museum of Shanghai's bridges and historical buildings. The outer Zhongqiao Bridge, the Changhai Road Bridge, the Sichuan Road Bridge, and historic buildings such as the imposing Post Office Building, Binjiang Building, and Shanghai Chamber of Commerce Building are all on this line. When cycling on these bridges, it takes a little effort, haha!
Route 6: Thames Town
Away from the center of Shanghai, it is an exotic British town and also a good place to take wedding photos. Thames Town is based on the hometown of Shakespeare, an English dramatist. The small houses in the town are full of exotic styles and have no more than five stories. It's much more interesting to ride a bike here. Of course, there is also the most valuable bookstore in Shanghai.
As the town is close to Songjiang University Town, many students come here to ride on weekends.
If you happen to be in Shanghai in autumn, there are several recommended routes for autumn cycling:
West Hospital Road, Hunan Road, Dongping Road, Julu Road, Yuqing Road, and Fumin Road.
Which are the city cycling routes in Shanghai that can experience the old Shanghai style?
Spring and autumn are moderate in climate, sunny and warm, and also a good time for cycling and sightseeing. Shanghai is an attractive modern metropolis. Cycling is also a good way to relax for busy and hardworking urbanites in the city, and also a way to enjoy the scenery of the city. Below, let's take a look at the good cycling routes recommended in Shanghai.
Route 1
Huangpu River-Town God Temple-Yu Garden-Lujiazui
The 2,500-meter-long riverside avenue in Shanghai was completed in 19 years, from Taidong Road on the Huangpu River to Dongchang Road, from West Bund to Pudong River. It is a landscape project that integrates sightseeing, greening, transportation, and service facilities. It consists of embankment platform, slope greening, semi-underground compartments, and landscape roads.
Standing by the river, East and Pu sides argue with each other. Combining with the movement of the World Expo buildings on the Bund, there are infinite imaginations, giving the sense of strolling for views. It is like a ribbon floating on the east bank of the Huangpu River and is called the new bund of Pudong.
This is a landscape project that integrates sightseeing, greening, transportation, and service facilities. It focuses on the urban ecological environment and functions. The avenue is composed of embankment platform, slope greening, semi-underground compartments, and landscape roads. Facing the 21st century is the East Bund of Shanghai.
Route 2
Oriental Pearl-Lujiazui-Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Baoshan's ecological trail mainly passes through Gucun Town, Luodian Town, Luojing Town, and Guangdong. The overall planning of the trail will take the form of a forest belt, and a flexible 2-meter-wide walking trail will be built. The greening is mainly forests. Tall and fast-growing trees are combined with evergreen trees, and the ground under the forest is planted with plants.
By building or rebuilding existing green spaces, and by ingeniously using natural rivers, fields and villages, and road green belts, the trail has initially integrated the original green landscape along the way. Through its further construction, one can faintly feel the charm and tremendous role of the green trail in the future.
Route 3
Ecological leisure travel route
The green city park located between Ring Road Two and Three is not only a comprehensive theme park of green smart ecology, but also a sponge park model for building a sponge city. The park is shaded with trees, rivers intersecting, and is closely connected with surrounding communities, integrating people's life, work, and the regional big ecosystem.
There are winding paths through the woods, walking around, and closer to nature. There is a large open waterfront square showing a strong pastoral color, and comfortable rest can be enjoyed here. Isn't this quiet "beside the park" a good place to check in?
The People's Academy, also known as the leisure center of Lingang New Area, is a place with style and taste of rural tourism that close to nature and far from the city's hustle and bustle.
Every brick, every tile, every grass and every tree here has a strong Jiangnan style. Here, you can enjoy a pleasant environment, a beautiful view, and a cup of tea. You can also pick your flower in the garden, take your children outdoors, inherit exquisite food, and meditate.
Route 4
Red tourism route
The Nicheng Revolution Memorial Hall is located in the famous Nicheng, also known as Pudong Yan'an. It is the site of the famous Nicheng, and the first shot of the Pudong Anti-Japanese War was fired here, and the first anti-Japanese revolutionary base was opened here.
The memorial hall consists of three parts: a large memorial square, a historical exhibition hall and a Nicheng Memorial Hall. It truly shows the heroic deeds of the revolutionary sons and daughters of various periods, as well as the glorious achievements of the people in the building and development period under the guidance of the Red spirit.
Chuxin Park”: Located at the intersection of Laolu Road and Yinsui South Road, covers an area of 16.13 mu. The aim is to create a comprehensive and themed park of ecology, leisure, and experience for party building. The entire park is mainly divided into five functional blocks: learning, thinking, practice, perception, and walking. The space area has the oath square, century-old ancient path, the way of the original heart, flying China, and the red corridor.
Chuxin Park is not only a place for party members to return to their original heart and conduct ritual education
Hongfu Street Area: When it comes to old Shanghai style old houses, sycamore trees, the first place that comes to mind is Wutong Road. If you want to experience the old Shanghai style of cycling, why not go to the Hongfu Street Area.
Cycling route: Changle Road-Anfu Road-Wukang Road-Yuqing Road-Kangping Road-Gao'an Road-Yongjia Road-Taiyuan Road-Yongkang Road-Jiashan Road-Fuxing Middle Road-Sinan Mansion
Total distance: Approximately 8 KM
This route was once recommended by the Shanghai government. I have almost followed this route and it is really good.
Cycling and walking can be alternated. Sometimes you may want to go to the nearby buildings or attractions to have a look.
Note that some streets in Shanghai are one-way or restrict cycling. In this case, you need to get off your bike and walk.
Actually, I recommend that you ride a shared bike, which is more convenient to borrow and return.
Checking in along the way:
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center: No. 288, Anfu Road, is the only national professional drama troupe in Shanghai, and it is also one of China's best drama troupes. Of course, if you are just cycling outside and taking a photo, it is okay. If you have the chance, you can come here to watch a performance and book tickets in advance.
Wukang Building：This is a must-visit. Take more photos.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra: No. 1380, Fuxing Middle Road. It is the first "fully floating building" built on springs in China. It is affectionately called "Wonton Skin" by audiences.
Sinan Mansion: A series of garden houses with restaurants and cafes, where you can take a break for a while.
2. Pudong Riverside
The scenery is really good along the way, with a light breeze, watching the scenery along the coast.
Cycling route: Xiapu Road Ferry-1862 Old Shipyard-Lujiazui Riverside-Art Warehouse Art Museum-South Dock Ferry-Expo Park-Houtan Riverside-Upstream Riverside Leisure Park-Qiantan Friendship City Park-Qiantan Leisure Park-Sanlin Riverside Green Space-Nanqiang
Total distance: 23KM
Checking in spots:
1862 Old Shipyard: The history can be traced back to the shipyard established by British merchants in 1862. The original structure of the shipyard, zigzag chimneys, geometric brackets, etc. are all preserved to better feel the history of architecture.
Art Warehouse Art Museum:
Formerly the site of the Shanghai Coal Transit Wharf, the coal silo at this location has been restructured while preserving the original structure and scenery, and has become a "warehouse" that carries art.
Expo Park: The site of the former steel plant No. 3 and the Jiangnan Shipyard. The two
