CYCLING enthusiasts in Shanghai can now download route maps for three tours through some of the city’s best scenery.

The first takes riders on a 52-kilometer trip though Songjiang and Qingpu districts. Bypassing some of the area’s most popular — and hence frequently overcrowded — tourist sites like Zhujiajiao Water Town and Dianshan Lake, the route instead takes in gems like Tianma Hill, Jinze Old Town and Guangfulin Culture Park, said Xiao Dan, an official with the Shanghai Tourism Administration.

The second tour is on Hengsha Island in Chongming County and spans 69km. This one is likely to be popular with nature lovers, Xiao said.