Recently, the Chinese Cycling Association released the "2025 China Cycling Map", featuring 100 premium cycling routes nationwide. Guangdong Province has 8 routes selected, ranking among the top in the country. Among them, 4 routes are located in Zengcheng, Huadu and Conghua districts of Guangzhou, providing fantastic options for cycling enthusiasts.
The "Simiao Rice and Rural Revitalization" route in Zengcheng District stretches about 75 kilometers, starting and ending at the Zengcheng Simiao Rice Industrial Culture Exhibition Hall. Along the way, it links attractions such as Auswor, Xihe Ancient Bridge, the He Xiangu Tourist Area, Baishui Mountain Forest Park and Dengshan Village. Combining hands-on rice-farming culture, forest sightseeing and visits to ancient villages, the route forms an ecological cycling loop imbued with pastoral charm.
The "Hot Springs and Country Scenery" route in Zengcheng District covers approximately 108 kilometers. Beginning at the Shiguang Camp in Paitan Town, the route passes through the Baishuizhai Scenic Spot, several hot spring resort hotels, ancient villages, reservoirs and greenways. Integrating picturesque landscapes, hot spring experiences, cultural exploration and rural flavors, it is a classic long-distance route for in-depth experiences of Zengcheng's renowned mountains, waters and hot springs.
The Timian Five-Ring Trail Cycling Loop in Huadu District features a 29.7km paved route that offers a smooth riding experience. The route links famous scenic spots such as Wangzishan Forest Park and Hongshan Village, with an 83.5% forest coverage and a natural oxygen bar with a negative ion concentration of 12,000 ions/cm³ along the way, making it a famous cycling route for enthusiasts. The Liuxi Greenway Leisure Cycling Route is a long-distance leisure route centered on Jiekou Street, running along both banks of the Liuxi River and extending east to Wenquan(hot spring) Town and west to Taiping Town. What's more, this route passes through multiple attractions including Fengyunling Park and hot spring scenic areas, and the amenities along the way are convenient for cyclists.
The inclusion of the four routes among China's premium cycling routes reflects Guangzhou's efforts to leverage its location in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and its strong ecological foundation. The city has continued to improve supporting facilities such as cycling greenways, signage systems and supply stations, while actively hosting a range of cycling events and professional competitions across the GBA, promoting the wider adoption and higher standards of cycling.
Source: Guangzhou Daily, Yangchang Evening News
