This year, autumn in Beijing seems to have approached rather earlier. As the most beautiful season in the capital city, the scenery of the season will give you the best image of Beijing and cultivate your good moods. But how do you do this? Why don’t you ride on your bicycle and follow me on this urban cycle-routes especially recommended for you!

Route 1: Shijingshan Amusement Park-Changan Street-Jingtong Expressway

This is a very typical cycle-route for Beijing cyclists, which runs through Changan Street from the western part of the city to the east. Cyclists never get bored of this route. Starting from Shijingshan Amusement Park and going straight to the east, you shall notice the subtle difference between eastern Beijing and western Beijing.

Since along the West Changan Street located many administrative and military units, this section of Changan Street gives people a sense of solemnity and grandeur; on the other side of Changan Street stand many giant corporations and malls, this section of the street gives people a sense of prosperity and fashion.

Route 2: Temple of Heaven-Qianmen-National Centre for the Performing Arts-The Palace Museum Turret-Shichahai-The Imperial College-The Lama Temple

This route starts from south to north, with each stop of 15-minute cycling. Each stop will give you a totally different perspective of Beijing. For example, you shall feel the breath of history at Qianmen, appreciate the beauty of architecture and construe at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, the sacredness of Buddhism at The Lama temple and so on. Should you follow this route, you will get an overview of the sights in the urban area of Beijing.

Route 3: Olympic Forest Park-the Summer Palace

Following this route, you will experience the diverse culture of Beijing: Sports Culture-Academic Culture-Historic Culture- Natural Culture. If you do not want to take a detour, you can go straight for Wudaokou where many universities and academic institutions are located.

If you're keen on cycling, head north from the Olympic Forest Park and pass along the Jingzang Expressway to Huilongguan Metro Station. Beijing's first bicycle lane is set up here, from Huilongguan to Xierqi, a total length of 5.5 km. If you ride on the overpass, you will have a magnificent overview of the Beijing skyline.

Do not hesitate. At this time in Beijing, the climate and temperature are just fine. Ride on your bicycle and follow me on this trip.

Translated by LUO Xiongwei

Edited by LIU Yu