The 2023 Beijing-Hangzhou Dialogue and Canal Culture Festival  (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Events") kicked off in Beijing on November 13. The Illustrated Lifestyle Handbook of The Grand Canal was released at the Events, covering five cycling routes in Beijing.

Route I: Riversides of Grand Canal Forest Park

Stretching approximately 10 kilometers from the North Canal Bridge to Gantang Bridge, this cycling route offers scenic views of the Grand Canal from the viewing platforms along the west bank.

Citizens riding on the greenway inside the Grand Canal Forest Park

Route II: Central Green Forest Park

The Central Green Forest Park is located on the south bank of the Grand Canal in Tongzhou District. The inner loop of the park is for running, while the outer one is an eight-meter-wide loop. Starting and ending at the north gate, the entire route is eight kilometers long.

Route III: Wenyu River's Riverside Greenway

From Shahezha Reservoir in Changping District to Wuyao Bridge in Tongzhou District, the 108-kilometer riverside greenway features 13 tourist service centers and stations, making it a delightful route for cyclists.

Route IV: "Yingcheng Jiandu" Riverside Greenway

Spanning from Muxidi in the north to Yongdingmen Bridge in the south, the 9.3-kilometer-long route connects Baiyun (White Cloud) Temple, Tianning Temple, Jinzhongdu Park, Daguanyuan (Grand View Garden), Taoranting, Yongdingmen (Gate of Perpetual Peace) and other scenic spots.

Route V: Chang'an Avenue

As part of the east-to-west central axis of Beijing, Chang'an Avenue is considered by many cycling enthusiasts to have the widest bike lanes in Beijing and is regarded as a sacred place for night rides.

(Source: The Beijing News)