Shenzhen has built a total of 200 kilometers of dedicated cycling trails as of the end of August, featuring routes with coastal, mountain, and modern city scenery.
The southern metropolis, home to an estimated 350,000 to 400,000 cycling enthusiasts, aims to develop a 1,000-km network of trails by 2035. Here are three of its most popular cycling routes.
Shenzhen Bay Coastal Cycling Route (深圳湾滨海骑行)
Starting Points: Shenzhen Bay Park, K11 ECOAST
Length: 16 km
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This family-friendly waterfront trail connects Shenzhen Bay Park (深圳湾公园), Talent Park (人才公园), Houhai Zhongxin River Park (后海中心河公园), and Nvwa Seaside Park (女娲海滨公园). With convenient amenities, cyclists can enjoy views of modern skyscrapers alongside the coast. Riders can find a wide selection of food and drinks at K11 ECOAST at the end of the route.
Guangdong Luotian Forest Park Cycling Route (广东罗田森林公园骑行)
Starting Points: East, west or south gates of Guangdong Luotian Forest Park
Length: 10 km
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This tree-shaded trail offers woodland and lake views and is built for experienced cyclists. It features sharp turns, steep uphill and downhill sections, and segments shared with hikers. Vending machines and public toilets are available, but advance booking through the iShenzhen mobile app is required; please note the app's interface is in Chinese.
Yantian Greenway Cycling Trail (盐田绿道骑行)
Starting Points: Yantian Seafood Street (盐田海鲜食街), Dameisha Seaside Park (大梅沙海滨公园)
Length: 6 km
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This trail offers beautiful mountain and sea views, with the Yantian Container Terminal in the distance. Riders must dismount and walk at certain steep sections. For access, cyclists with foldable bicycles can take Shenzhen Metro Line 2 or 8 to Yantianxu (盐田墟); a lift is available at Gate B.
To promote bicycle culture, Shenzhen Bus Company has also launched a bike-friendly shuttle service, featuring four routes, vertical bike racks, and comfort-focused design. The service is available through group-charter bookings.
This article is translated by China Daily from the original report in Chinese as published on the official website of Shenzhen Special Zone Daily and a WeChat public account of Shenzhen's urban management bureau.
