There are new cycling routes in Chengdu, including popular check-in points in the ecological park around the city and cycling routes distributed in districts (cities) and counties. The recommended cycling routes below are all perfect for enjoying the scenery while cycling. Let's take a look
1. Small trial cow knife
Jincheng Lake Park Zhonghe Wetland
Starting from Jincheng Lake Park, it runs through Guixi Ecological Park and reaches the endpoint Zhonghe Wetland. This route has distinct urban landscape features, with a length of about 5 kilometers and a climb of about 18 meters. The difficulty is simple and suitable for experiencing cycling
2. First appearance
Bailuwan Wetland Park Qinglonghu Wetland Park
Starting from Bailuwan Wetland Park, it runs through Huatian Wetland and Yushi Wetland to reach the end point Qinglonghu Wetland Park. This route features wetland natural scenery, with a length of about 10 kilometers and a climb of about 30 meters. The difficulty is suitable for advanced experience of greenway cycling
3. Emerging
Jinchenghu Park Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park
Starting from Jinchenghu Park, passing through Tianfu Furong Park, Yuedong Cailin, Mengchong Amusement Park, Shuxian Scenic Area, and arriving at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park. This route is characterized by beautiful natural scenery and multiple theme parks, with a length of 20 kilometers and a climb of about 70 meters. The difficulty is moderate and suitable for experiencing greenway cycling in depth
4. Show off your skills
Qinglonghu Wetland Park - University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (Qingshuihe Campus)Starting from Qinglonghu Wetland Park, passing through Bailuwan Wetland Park, Guixi Ecological Park, Jinchenghu Park, Tianfu Furong Park, Yuedong Cailin, Cute Pet Park, Shuxian Scenic Area, and Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, you arrive at the final destination, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (Qingshuihe Campus). This route spans half of the greenway around the city, with rich and beautiful scenery. It is about 50 kilometers long and climbs about 280 meters. The difficulty is moderate and requires a certain level of cycling foundation
5. Bicycle God
Jinchenghu Park Qinglonghu Wetland Park
Starting from Jinchenghu Park, passing through Tianfu Furong Park, Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, Jinxiu Shuiyun, Lintianji, Shu Road Passage, Yiye Chanlin, Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, and reaching the final destination Qinglonghu Wetland Park. This route spans over half of the city's greenway, covering the western and northern parts of Chengdu. The sky is high and there are fewer tourists, so you can enjoy cycling to your heart's content. The length is about 80 kilometers, climbing about 420 meters, which is quite difficult and requires rich cycling experience
6. Cycling King
Any point on the greenway - return to the origin
You will pass through all the attractions on the ring road, including all the scenery around the ring road, and experience the sense of achievement of circumnavigating Chengdu. The length is about 100 kilometers and the climb is about 560 meters, which is extremely difficult and requires very rich cycling experience
Recommended cycling routes for district (city) and county greenways
Route 07:
The Beilin Greenway and Lujiatan in Wenjiang District have a total length of about 65 kilometers. Riding on the Beilin Greenway, you can see the beauty of urban and rural life, from clear water to rice paddies, enjoying nature in its original habitat, and bustling with the hustle and bustle of the city
Route 08:
The total length of the Chengjia Tea Township Greenway in Pujiang County is about 30 kilometers. Riding on the Chengjia Tea Township Greenway, the aroma of tea wafts through, making people feel relaxed and happy
Route 09:
Qionglai City Bicycle Expressway, with a total length of about 12.5 kilometers, is the first tourist oriented bicycle expressway in China. The entire journey is barrier free, providing a smooth and unobstructed riding experience
Route 10:
Longmenshan Forest Greenway in Dayi County, with a total length of about 90 kilometers from the Jianjiang River to the Xiejiang River Greenway. On the banks of the Xiejiang River, nestled by mountains and water, enjoy cycling and admiring the happy new home
Route 11:
Dujiangyan Irrigation Project Huanglongxi Jinjiang Greenway, with a total length of about 200km. PS： It connects 10 districts and counties and is known as the most cultural route of Tianfu Culture, passing through Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, Wangcong Temple, Hejiang Pavilion, Wangjianglou Park and many other cultural landmarks
Cycling Tips
1 Set a goal for cycling greenways, do not blindly follow the trend and challenge 100km. You can start by challenging 5km-20km and gradually progress to increase the length of the route
2 . Cycling exercise is best in spring and autumn. If there is scorching sun in summer, please pay attention to sun protection. In winter, try to avoid cycling during cold hours in the morning and evening. For ordinary enthusiasts, it is recommended to cycle for one to two hours a day, while for deep enthusiasts, it is recommended to cycle for no more than five hours a day. Long distance cycling, prepare supplies, and it is best to carry appropriate amounts of healthy drinks and food with you when exercising for more than two hours. After replenishing, make some adjustments before cycling
3 . It is recommended to purchase insurance in advance before cycling, choose suitable cycling sports vehicles, and wear professional equipment such as helmets, glasses, gloves, cycling clothes, and sports shoes. The helmet needs to be level with the eyebrows, the knob should be tightened, and the buckle should be adjusted to a tight mouth and a loose mouth
4 . Please warm up and stretch before cycling. During the first 20 minutes of the cycling phase, maintain low intensity cycling and gradually increase the amount of exercise to avoid spasms and sports injuries during cycling 6 . Pay attention to checking the condition of the vehicle to ensure that its braking and transmission functions are in good condition. Download the official app of Tianfu Greenway in advance, and if any abnormal situations occur during cycling, you can contact the management personnel in a timely manner A bicycle that suits oneself: Only oneself knows whether the "mount" is suitable, including style, size, height, and comfort. From general racing cars to professional level racing cars, ranging from a few hundred yuan to tens of thousands of yuan, depending on one's actual situation and "fever" level. Of course, if you are just starting out and enjoying the scenery while commuting, shared bicycles are also a good choice Wearing equipment should be complete: Just like other sports, cycling also requires some wearing equipment. If cycling is not a leisurely viewing experience, it is strongly recommended to wear a helmet. Because in fast, even high-speed cycling, once an unexpected situation occurs, the role of the helmet will become apparent Correct posture is important: When riding, use the forefoot to press the pedal, and you can also use a little ankle strength. Avoid using your legs to exert force completely, as this is more effortless When riding, keep your toes and knees facing forward, and do not use the "outer Eight Characters" or "inner Eight Characters" When riding, try to keep the back of your hand and wrist in line to avoid compressing the wrist and causing numbness or discomfort. Keeping the arms slightly curved can provide appropriate shock absorption during cycling, while also allowing the shoulders to relaxCycling tips