Cycling Tour Around Taihu Lake

This is a travel blog documenting a 300-kilometer cycling trip around Lake Tai over four days. The author departed from the Mingkanghui Lake Tai Agricultural Center, passing through Huzhou, Changxing, Yixing, and Wuxi, before finally arriving at Yinshan Lake in Suzhou. The journey featured both scenic views of the lake and mountains and high-quality cycling experiences on roads such as the Huzhou Lakeside Avenue, while also presenting challenges like a tire blowout, traffic congestion on provincial roads, and difficulties cycling on urban streets. The author provided detailed descriptions of the rural landscapes along the route, the current status of blue-green algae treatment in Lake Tai, and accommodation experiences at hotels in various locations, and compared the cyclist-friendliness of different road sections. Although the process was arduous, filled with physical exhaustion and hazardous road conditions, the author ultimately completed this significant achievement in their life, concluding this journey of intertwined pain and joy with a sunset in Suzhou, deeply appreciating the unique charm and sense of accomplishment of cycling around Lake Tai.