Autumn is the perfect season for cycling. With its crisp air and comfortable temperatures, it’s an ideal time to gather a few friends, hop on your bikes, and feel the refreshing breeze through Yixing’s scenic landscapes.
Route 1: Urban Lakeside Ride
The cycling paths around Yixing’s East Lake (Dongjiu), Tuan Lake (Tuanjiu), and West Lake (Xijiu) offer a perfect blend of urban vibes and natural beauty. The route skirting the East Lake shoreline provides stunning views of the vast, water-meets-sky lake scenery alongside a modern city skyline.
- Suggested Route A: Dongjiu Avenue → Taihu Avenue → Xinzhuang Bridge → Fanli Avenue → Yipu Road → Meilin Road → Jiefang East Road
- Suggested Route B: Jingyi Bridge → Jiefang East Road → Jiubin Avenue → Tuanjiu North Road → Yunxi Bridge → Tuanjiu South Road → Jiubin Avenue → Jiaoyu West Road → Jiaoyu East Road → Jingyi Bridge
- Suggested Route C: Yunxi Bridge → Tuanjiu West Road → Yangquan West Road → Yizhen Highway → Huanke Bridge → Chuangye Road → Longchi Road → Xingye Road → Tuanjiu South Road → Tuanjiu West Road
Route 2: Longchi Mountain Bike Park
Experience the pursuit of nature amidst the mountains at the Longchi Mountain Bicycle Park. A cool mountain breeze brushes past your ears, and fresh air fills your lungs. Every turn reveals a new, unexpected vista. The park specializes in leisurely riding. Pack a bag and cycle past tea fields, traversing landscapes of tea plantations, mountain streams, bamboo forests, and reservoirs that connect the park’s “18 Slow-Travel Scenic Spots.”
- Suggested Route A: Longchi Mountain Bicycle Park → Longchi Mountain Chengguang Temple → KUKA Art Center → Xingyue Forest Camp → Taihu Grottoes → Yixing National Forest Park → County Road 312 → Shanlong Road → Longchi Mountain Scenic Area
- Suggested Route B: A scenic loop through points with poetic names like “Bamboo Path,” “Three Pools Reflecting Jade,” “Dragon Pool Misty Rain,” and “Lakeside Hearth Songs.”
Route 3: Bamboo Sea Scenic Area Loop
The Bamboo Sea takes on a golden autumn charm. You never know how beautiful the view from the top is until you reach it. The endless expanse of emerald bamboo creates a uniquely elegant and serene atmosphere.
- Suggested Route A: Yaohu Town → Longchi Mountain → Huangshu Reservoir → Zhanggong Cave → Yunü Tan → Zhongjiao Yangxian Meilu → Yangxian Lake → Taozu Holy Land → Daqiancen Reservoir → Longchi Mountain → Yaohu Town
- Suggested Route B: A longer loop starting and ending at the Yixing Bamboo Sea Scenic Area, passing by numerous caves, reservoirs, and forested roads.
Route 4: Taihu Lake Line
No trip to Yixing is complete without a ride along the Taihu Lake. This is a route bathed in autumn light, where every section holds its own unique charm. As your wheels turn, you roll directly into a moving autumn landscape painting.
- Suggested Route A: Chengdong Port Bridge → Yixing Youhudi Ecological Garden → Hebei Road → Zhaodu North Road → S230 Provincial Road
- Suggested Route B: Chengdong Port Bridge → S230 Provincial Road → Taihu Tou Road → Zhudu Port Bridge → Qiaodong Road → S230 Provincial Road
More Scenic Stops:
- Yunhu Scenic Area: The “Ink Wash” Yunhu Lake rests peacefully between mountains, offering a poetic stillness in autumn.
- Yixing National Forest Park: As early autumn arrives, the national forest park quietly changes into a colorful coat, unfolding a brilliant natural picture waiting to be explored.
- Yada Yangxian Xishan: Nestled against hills and water, surrounded by bamboo and tea fields, this area is a rare paradise. Look up from your bike to the Dongpo Pavilion standing on a distant peak.
- Shanjuan Cave Scenic Area: The magnificent karst caves are a feat of nature’s craftsmanship. Walking through them reveals a world of stunning formations.
- Longzhu Reservoir: The reservoir resembles a huge mirror nestled among the mountains. At sunset, it offers a spectacular visual feast.
- Zhanglingmu Line: Known as the “Most Beautiful Country Road,” this is a treasure for cycling enthusiasts, lined with golden rice fields in autumn.
