7. Biking in the city

Biking through the streets of Beijing is a cool way to see the city. You can cycle at leisurely pace from site to site, stop for a local lunch, explore old alleys (hutongs) and become one with the Chinese in the bike lane. People chat as they cycle, often carrying oversize loads. Traffic jams will have little effect on you. During the 2008 Olympic Games a bike may be the ideal way to get around in Beijing.

Read more about bicycling in Beijing.