In the clear and refreshing autumn season, of course, it is most suitable to go out and enjoy the sunshine and breathe fresh air. Living in the city, in addition to walking and public transportation, the popular shared bicycles are definitely the most convenient means of transportation. Today, let’s go to 5 cities around the world that are super suitable for cycling and exploring with TripAdvisorTripAdvisorTripAdvisorHotel.
Cycling cities: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Speaking of the city with the most bicycles, you will definitely think of Amsterdam. There are rumored that there are more bicycles here than people. About 500,000 bicycles shuttle through the city every day, and bicycle rental stalls are everywhere on the roadside. This is an oil painting-like city, with hundreds of canals, thousands of bridges, and many squares with flying white doves, which is an artist's paradise. Come here and start your cycling journey!
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You can take the Joy Ride Tours to experience an excellent 5-hour cycling tour, which includes a history introduction and other cycling tours. Taking a tour allows you to visit some places that are difficult to find and truly appreciate the Dutch countryside scenery. This is a highlight of the trip to Amsterdam. It was also a pleasant trip for the kids.
Cycling attractions: The Gentleman Canal (Herengracht)
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Amsterdam's canals and streets are for riding. That's why they have dedicated bike paths and bike traffic lights. Enjoy the Gentleman Canal like a Dutch, ride from one end of the river to the other end, and ride back. The Gentleman's Canal is a particularly great place with many shopping malls and buildings on the slopes, and the location is very good. You can ride along the canal and pass through many interesting buildings, check out these bookstores, small restaurants, canal cruises, beautiful flower beds and more.
cycling attractions: Dam Square
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This is the center of Amsterdam and surrounded by many architectural attractions. The royal palace, the new church, the wax museum, the people's monument, etc. are all nearby. There are many white pigeons in the square during the day, and the night is quieter. With the lights, it makes people feel very romantic and comfortable. You can also ride your bike slowly and feel the night in this city quietly. There may be a little drunken people hustle and a policeman riding tall horses patrolling nearby.
Hotel recommendation: The Student Hotel Amsterdam West
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Start a cycling trip, you can live here. The space here is very design-like, looking more like a designer hotel, and even a bit like the company's headquarters office. The hotel is decorated in a modern and stylish manner, with wireless internet, gym, bar and a huge public space. Even if you are alone, you can make friends from all over the world and play games with them. Plus, there are over 400 bikes available for rent in the huge garage.
Cycling city: Sydney, Australia
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In Sydney, the congestion will lead to missed beautiful scenery, and walking tour may be too slow and too tired. The best way is to ride to explore the city. You can choose routes in the city, beach routes in the east, or cycling routes in major parks. There are many world-famous attractions and many special street shops here, which can surprise you.
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If you are worried about the route being unfamiliar, you can take the Bonza Bike Tours here. This is the perfect way to learn about the most beautiful parts of Sydney. Through the marina and harbour, through the city's "old town" where there is a lot of interesting information and history. You can also take a two and a half hour bicycle tour, starting from the marina, through Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Hyde Park, open-air cinema and opera house.Cycling is an excellent way to go to many places with minimal effort and time.
cycling attractions: Barangaroo Reserve
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Here is like a peninsula, the Blangaroo Reserve is a large walking park along the harbour. There are many amazing stone-studded sidewalks and bike trails that make this park stand out. The spectacular harbor views, depending on where you are, you can see different views of the harbor. There are many paths around, suitable for walking. You can sit down and admire the boats coming and going. You can also take beautiful photos of different harbors, and the scenery at night will be even more beautiful.
Cycling attractions: Manly Beach
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If you take the ferry to Manly Beach, it only takes half an hour. Manly Beach has a variety of restaurants, and sometimes there are markets and different festivals on weekends, making the area even more lively. Take a walk or ride a bike here, enjoy the dusk and watch the sunset, and choose a restaurant for dinner in the evening. You can stay here all day without feeling tired. Local craft shops are open sometimes, and the beach also has surfing and volleyball sports.
Cycling city: Kyoto, Japan
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Kyoto is definitely the most suitable place for cycling and exploring! In this ancient capital that has been precipitated for thousands of years, you can ride your bike through the Hanami Road , see the girls in kimono take photos, and then wander in Yasaka Shrine and Heian Shrine. Whether it is visiting the buildings, streets, or cycling to find food and experience customs, you can fall in love with it.
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You can participate in the Kyoto cycling tour (Cycle Kyoto), ride a bicycle for 6 hours through Kyoto, go to Hong'an Temple, Kitanoji, Imperial Palace, and Kin Pavilion to take a look, and you can also ride a bicycle along the River of Kawa. Every time you stop, the tour guide will teach you how to count in Japanese and listen to a lot of stories about Japanese culture and many interesting and fun. Especially the tour of Kitanoji Temple is very interesting, which can lead to the origin of this temple.
cycling attractions: Hanamikoji Street
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Hanamikoji Road is located in the northeast of Kyoto, near Gion, and is a traditional Japanese street. Many people like to come here to take photos in kimonos because they retain the traditional architectural style and street scenes of Kyoto. There are also many Japanese and tourists wearing kimonos for a walk or a bicycle here. "Flower see" means to appreciate flowers, but there are no cherry blossoms here, but it is a place of romance in the ancient city in the past. The north-south style of the road, which is about 1,000 meters long, is very different. The northern section is full of modern taverns and clubs, while the southern section is a rare traditional Japanese flower street.
cycling attractions: Heian Shrine
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You can travel to Kyoto in spring. Be sure to visit Heian Shrine and its gardens, especially during the flower season in May, where you can see many colorful flowers. It is worth noting that every plant in the garden has poems or literary works from historical books to refer to. The courtyard is beautiful and worth watching slowly while riding a bike. The big torii crosses the entire road and is very conspicuous, so you must take a photo to commemorate it. Follow TripAdvisor to find delicious food and see what recommended restaurants are nearby.
Cycling City: Taipei, China
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In Taiwan, bicycles are called "iron horses" and are called "double irons" together with railways. It can be seen how important cycling is in the eyes of locals. There are often activities to cyclize around Taiwan here. The cycling culture here has many years of history. Taipei is a very suitable city for cycling and cycling can store all the beautiful scenery that cannot be missed.
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You can participate in Show Taiwan Cycling Tours, this tour organization is great.The bikes were great, the team members were very friendly, helpful and very safe. The organized dining is also very good and can give you an authentic food trip. You can ride with Xitai cycling. Every day has different scenery and every day's departure is joy and expectation. The accommodation arrangements are also very considerate. Sometimes I stay in the mountains with hot springs, and sometimes I watch the sunrise by the sound of waves.
cycling attractions: Dadaocheng Pier
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There are suitable bicycle trails here, and there are also many places to rent bicycles. There are also some snack stalls nearby. When you are tired of visiting, you can sit down and have a good rest. There are few tourists in Dadaocheng Wharf on a daily basis, so it is very suitable for walking. But on holidays, this is a popular stronghold for cyclists. Take a break here and see the scenery of the Tamsui River shore. It is a great enjoyment in life. Or you can take a holiday cruise here, sail the blue highway, and enjoy the views along the Tamsui River.
cycling attractions: Guandu Palace (Guandu Temple)
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Guandu Palace is one of the must-pass places to ride a bicycle from Dadaocheng to Tamsui. It is great to see the scenery in Guandu Palace during rest. Look at Guandu Bridge right and the river embankment left. After passing through a corridor, there is another incense burner and statue of the gods, which feels very special. The facilities here are complete, you can ride a bike, rest, see the scenery, play basketball, and have a food street if you want to eat some snacks. The nearby river view is very beautiful, and there are not many cars on weekdays, so it is suitable for walking or cycling.
Cycling cities: Spain Barcelona
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In Europe, many cities have special bicycle lanes. Barcelona, Spain has built a bicycle-specific route around the city center, as well as a map of bicycle lanes. There are many bicycle rental stations of all sizes on the street, and tourists and citizens don’t have to worry about borrowing a car to save. It can be said that in the city of Barcelona, cycling is the most suitable way to travel.
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You can take the Fat Tire Bike Tours Barcelona, which is a great way to visit a city and experience some local features. You can see many aspects of this city, and you will definitely not be able to see it if you walk. At the same time, when you understand the general situation of the city, TripAdvisor recommends that you take a bicycle tour first, so that it can be easier to know where you want to revisit and there will be the best way to get there. There are many opportunities to take photos during the tour.
Cycling attractions: El Puerto de Barcelona
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This pier is beautiful, very close to the bus stop, you can stroll on the crowded beach or ride along the bicycle path. There are many hawkers selling goods along the street, and if you are in Barcelona, don't miss this place. This is also a great place to eat or drink some beer, and you can sit down by the beach to watch all the cruise ships and yachts come and go. If you get there at 7pm, you can see a large passenger ship docking in the narrow part of the port. On a humid and hot day, after the ride, sit on a bench under the shade of the park, watch pedestrians, eat ice cream and enjoy this relaxing moment.
Cycling attractions: Parc de la Ciutadella
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If you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Las Ramblas, this is a great place to go. There are also some interesting buildings on this road, which is worth exploring on a bicycle. You can also watch street artists perform, with trees whizzing, and the surrounding corners opening the door to popular art, which is amazing. The fountain is the core attraction of the event, but don't miss the historic and ancient European architecture on the west side of the park. In October, the vast sunny space appears warmer than the narrow Latin streets nearby.
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