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71 Jiangsu Glimpses

Not a Race,

But a Journey:

Biking in Yangcheng Lake Peninsula

—— Ruby Chu

Yangcheng Lake Peninsula has Suzhou's first
sightseeing bicycle path that is around the
lake. With the title of the "Most Beautiful
Track in China Cycling League," biking along
Yangcheng Lake Peninsula's bicycle path will
definitely make your trip unforgettable. The
50-kilometer-long biking path is built along the
lake shore, with 7 kilometers of the path over
the water.

It is convenient to know that bicycle rental points
are distributed in the peninsula's tourist centers,
hotels and scenic spots, and support renting
on demand. If you are tired of riding, you can
also find a rental point to rest and get your
supply. There are many different bicycle models
available for renting: bikes, tandems, parent-
child bikes and children bikes. Bikes for two or
For people who find it hard to adapt to this place's low- four-person with ceiling are also available.
pace lifestyle, they are losing half of their journey's fun.
Hit the road in the morning and make the
Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Tourist Resort in Suzhou,
Chongyuan Temple as your first stop for a
mostly known for its popular crabs, is also a perfect peaceful Buddhism mindset. Shaped like a lotus
destination choice for a relaxing 2- or 3-day short trip. flower blooming in Yangcheng Lake, the temple
has a history of more than 1,500 years.