Bicycle Tour Description

Shandong Peninsula 7-Day Bike Tour

Dates: Contact us with the dates that work for you.

Shandong Peninsula 7-Day Bike Tour

Dates: Contact us with the dates that work for you.

This seven-day bicycle tour begins and ends in Qingdao. This tour is designed as a moderate ride. Average daily cycling mileage will be about 36 miles (57 km). This will be self-supported tour, the riders will carry their own day gera in panniers(a support vehicle to carry luggage if desired).

This tour will travel along the Shandong Peninsula from Qingdao to the eastern tip and visit both well-known and little-known sights. This area is largely unexplored by western tourists, so there is little information of "attractions" along the way.

On the first day, the group will meet in Qingdao in the morning and check into the hotel then explore this former German colony by bike and include stops at Huashilou, the former German governor’s residence that looks like a German palace. Other options include the beaches, a Catholic Church and possibly the Qingdao brewery.

On the second day, cycling east along the coast with our gear out of Qingdao, we will climb over the mountain pass on Laoshan above the sea and spend the night on the beach on Yangkou. The following day we will cycle to Haiyang with an opportunity to spend the night on beach.

On the fourth day, we will cycle to the small port city of Rushan with an option for a stop at the Yintan beach. The next day we will cycle to Wendeng with stop at a hot spring. On the sixth day we will cycle along the eastern tip of the Shandong Peninsula ending the day in the small town of Chengshanwei and spend night on a beach resort.

On the seventh day, we will cycle to the eastern tip of the Shandong Peninsula along a loop road in the morning and then return to Qingdao by support vehicle.

A travelogue and photos covering portions of the route:

From Qingdao to the End of the World: Bicycling China's Shandong Peninsula
Photos from Shandong

Itinerary

Day	Location	Cycling Distance Miles/KM	SHANDONG PROVINCE
1	Qingdao	20/32	Tour Qingdao in the afternoon on bike. Former German colony still has some of the architectural influence as well as the Tsingdao brewery
2	Yangkou	30/50	pass by Laoshan - the Taoist Holy Mountain on the sea
3	Haiyang	75/120	Spend a night on the beach
4	Yintan	43/70	Stop at the Fengcheng beach
5	Wendeng	43/69	stops at Shengshui Taoist Temple and a hot spring
6	Chengshanwei	42/67	Visit the small port city of Rongcheng and cycle coastal roads at the tip of the peninsula
7	Chengshantou Qingdao	21/34	Cycle to the very end of the peninsula in the morning then vehicle transport back to Qingdao. End of tour.
	Total Distance	249/399

Details

Dates: Contact us with the dates that work for you.

Start location: Qingdao, Shandong Province, China

????

Finish location: Qingdao, Shandong Province, China

Tour type: Self-supported tour to carry luggage in panniers (and a support vehicle when desired). (Note: This tour is also available with a support vehicle at a higer cost. Ask for details.)

Geographical location: Northeast China Elevation range: Sea Level to 1,000 feet (300 meters)

Terrain: Rolling hills

Cycling tour level: Moderate - alternative transportation will be used when needed.

Total cycling distance: Approximately 250 miles (400 km): Average distance per ride day: 36 miles (57 km) Cycling will be supplemented with vehicle transport on some days to reach the next point of interest

Days: 7

Nights: 7

Climate: The best weather for touring is in the spring and fall. Historic weather information is available from the link above.

Group size: 1-8

Rental bike: US$ (Call/Email)

Accommodations will be basic Chinese hotels generally of the 3-4 star variety. Occasionally it may be necessary to stay at a simple guesthouse.

The prices are for double occupancy rooms, and will vary depending on the number of people who participate.

Private room supplement: US$ Call/Email

Tour includes:

Bilingual bike tour guide to accompany the group throughout the tour.

All hotel accommodations for 7 nights.

Meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).

All group transportation costs (buses, boats, and taxis as necessary including airport pick up and drop off).

All group entrance fees.

If you decide to do something on your own, you will be responsible for those costs.

This will be a self-supported ride. This means that each rider will carry only their own day gear in panniers and a support vehicle will carry luggage when desired.

Cost: Prices depend on the total number of people going on the tour and the time of year. Below are the price per person (pp) and quoted in US dollars (US$) for non-holiday periods*:

Group size: 1 person: US$ - Call/Email
Group size: 2 people US$ - Call/Email
Group size: 3 people US$ - Call/Email
Group size: 4-8 people US$ - Call/Email

An announcement of the cost of the tour will be made to the group 45-days prior to the start based on the number of registered members.

A deposit of $500 per person is required. This is fully refundable up to 45 days prior to the start of the tour. Submission of a deposit will guarantee your place on the tour. Balance is due at the beginning of the tour.

Read some

Testimonials from our Clients

Click here to Register

Click here to send a note of interest or to request additional information

For general ride information that applies to all rides, please visit out FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and the General Info page.

Top of Page