China by Bike
Cycling is a popular leisure activity for people of all ages. Whether around the lake, along the Loire or the Alps can be found in and around Germany routes to suit all tastes. But why be limited to Europe, though the rest of the world has to offer.
A multi-week bike tour might, for example by China , leading past Buddhist monasteries, the Great Wall and wide grasslands, and physical activity in addition to breathtaking scenery and an insight into the lives of China’s big cities far away bestow.
Who does not control the language or want to save yourself the effort of the organization, can different areas China on guided Biking traveled in small groups, and so rely on the experience of others. “What are the distances and heights I do not trust me? What sights should not be missed? How do I prepare for the best? “Are questions you should ask yourself before you go and which one should make pending, whether you drive, for example through the north-east China to Beijing or dares to the lofty heights of the Tibetan highlands.
Beijing and the Great Wall
A Bicycle tour between Peking and Yellow Sea can all be dominated by Chinese history and culture. In addition to the many architectural masterpieces in the Chinese capital, as the Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace, Other attractions are in the immediate area. Necessarily be a bicycle tour past the graves of the emperors of the Ming dynasty and the Great Wall of China that lead is more touristy section for more or less well developed. Breathtaking is the landscape around the Miyun Reservoir along the river and bay, which makes this bike tour is a unique and relaxing experience.
The roof of the world
More challenging is a bike ride through the Tibetan PlateauTo fight for with an average altitude of well over 4000m, you do not only with the slopes, but also with height. Months of training and acclimatization in a few days Lhasa are a must. But who masters this challenge will ultimately be rewarded with breathtaking sights, like the view from Pang-La pass on the eight-thousand Mount Everest, Lohtse, Cho Oyu and Makalu and the surrounding seven peaks. Even small traditional villages, Buddhist monasteries and occasional yaks, with their thick fur to withstand wind and cold, you will encounter on the trip and carry her image in the memory with it, while down on the ever-greening Friendship Highway Nepal contrary to ride.