Bicycling down one of Beijing’s hutongs (ancient alleyways in Beijing) is a magical experience. bicycle rental shops always near the subway and park entrances.
The policy is diffrent between the different rental shops.
Cost to rent a bicycle:
The manager of “Bird of Freedom,” a well-known rental shop on historic Qianmen Dajie, charges 15 RMB / day for his nicer Giant brand bicycles, while only 2 RMB / day for his shabbiest, yet still functional, bicycles. Expect similar prices at other shops. If a shop is too expensive, simply go to another one.
Deposit
Foreigners looking to rent a bike should come with their passport. Rental shops will record your passport/identity card number and then ask for a cash deposit. Some might accept your passport/identity card as collateral, but we would advise against letting such important documents out of your possession.
Tips
Inspect your bicycle before leaving with it. Inform the rental store manager if there is any pre-existing damage, so you won’t be held liable. The rental shop will provide you with a lock, or even two. But these locks are usually pretty flimsy. So try to park in a safe place. .
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