Spring is a very suitable season for cycling, with suitable temperatures and beautiful scenery. So, what are the good places for cycling in Changsha? Next, let's provide a detailed introduction to the attractions for our friends! Let's take a look together
1. Songya Lake Wetland Park
The Songya Lake National Wetland Park in Changsha County integrates functions such as leisure, tourism, entertainment, fitness, and water activities. The lake surface here is open and the air is fresh. There are bike lanes along the lake, making it a rare place for cycling. Now, more than 2100 plum trees bloom by the Songya Lake according to their different flowering periods, and cycling by the lake feels like shuttling through a landscape painting. As time goes by, the cherry blossoms, peach blossoms and other flowers on the banks of Songya Lake will also gradually bloom, creating a beautiful scenery. When the wind and sun are beautiful, inviting three to five friends for a big cycling trip around the lake is such a pleasant thing
2. Taohualing Park
The dedicated bicycle lane in Taohualing Park, Yuelu District, is over 10 kilometers long, including a 7.26 kilometer lake cycling lane, which is not far from the city and is a rare cycling destination in the urban area. Taohualing Park includes important attractions such as Hongsi An Reservoir and Laba Temple Ruins. The park offers four types of tourist experience routes, including waterfront and forest tours, each of which can bring different experiences. It is a natural and cultural attraction worth visiting repeatedly
3. Yanghu Wetland Park
Yanghu Wetland has a 13 kilometer slow walking system. Riding in the park far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can feel the red flowers and green leaves, and occasionally see wild birds flying across the sky, which is a unique flavor. Bring your beloved car and come to Yanghu to unleash your emotions and gallop freely
Cycling route: Yanghu Wet Landlord Entrance (Pioneer Bull Sculpture Square) - Science Museum - Landscape Tower - Wind and Rain Bridge - Bird Watching Corridor - Agricultural Culture Experience Area - Yanghu Wet Landlord Entrance (Pioneer Bull Sculpture Square)
4. Jinggang Ancient Town
Located on the west bank of Hunan Province, Jinggang Ancient Town was once a prosperous hub for the distribution of goods in the Three Xiang regions and has now become a tourist destination. Starting from the city center, ride towards Wangcheng District and follow the Xiang River all the way up to reach it. This route is very suitable for leisure cycling, and if you get tired, you can also go to the ancient town for a visit
5. Guangming Village
For cycling enthusiasts, Guangming Village in Bairuopu Town, Wangcheng District has a strong attraction. The 6.5-kilometer bicycle dedicated track can satisfy their desire to sweat in the beautiful countryside. In Guangming Village, you can fully enjoy the joy of returning to nature and the beautiful rural scenery. In addition to cycling, you can also sightsee and play in Butterfly Valley and Squirrel Valley in Guangming Village, and have intimate contact with the little elves in nature; Personally pick strawberries in the modern agricultural sightseeing experience area and enjoy a long lost leisurely rural life
6. Huitang
Located in Shuangjian Village, Huitang Town, Ningxiang City, Huitang Bicycle Theme Park is the first "bicycle theme park" in Hunan Province. Currently, a 15 kilometer standard bicycle track has been built and two national mountain bike races have been successfully held. The tracks are all transformed from original mountain roads according to international mountain bike racing standards, with beautiful scenery and fragrant vegetation along the way, surrounded by secluded bamboo forests and pine trees. At the same time, there is also a professional cycling track around the Purple Dragon Lake in Grey Soup. In March, peach blossoms bloom on Dongwu Mountain by the lake, creating a beautiful scenery. If you're tired from cycling, you can still go soak in grey hot springs to wash away your fatigue
7. Chima Lake
"The gentle breeze blows, but the water waves remain calm." Chima Lake in Liuyang City is surrounded by mountains, with a forest coverage rate of over 90% and excellent air quality, making it a natural oxygen bar. The Chima Lake Scenic Area boasts beautiful mountains and clear waters, as well as a beautiful environment. It has 13 scenic chains surrounding the lake, including Chima Hall, Shanjian Forest, Minghu Temple, Shifengjian, Shixingzhai, and Xianglu Mountain, making it a typical "paradise on earth". If cycling by Lake Chima is not satisfying, you can also participate in entertainment activities such as barbecue camping, outdoor expansion, indoor skiing, motorboats, and fancy water boats