Ride through rainforests and along beaches – Thailand Tourism Authority recommends 2 of the most beautiful cycling routes

▲ Phuket, Thailand, boasts many beautiful hidden beach spots. (Photo / Provided by Thailand Tourism Authority)

Reported by Chen Hanyin / Compiled report

If you’re a cycling enthusiast, Thailand—close to Taiwan and with affordable prices—is an unmissable destination. The Thailand Tourism Authority specially recommends 2 captivating bicycle sightseeing routes. With local guides providing commentary in English, visitors can explore Thailand’s beauty on foot and by bike.

1. Half-day bicycle sightseeing tour

Phuket is perfect for a half-day bicycle sightseeing tour. Riders pedal through the island’s countryside, where traditional Thai villages and rugged terrain allow adventurers to speed along paths that take them through tropical gardens, secluded waterfalls, and the tranquil Sala Beach, capturing all the scenic beauty along the way. Participants also have the chance to visit Phuket’s Gibbon Rehabilitation Center to learn how these primates are cared for and conserved before being released back into the rainforest.

Tour highlight: 18 km (11.5 miles)

▲ Aside from cycling, marathons are also popular among international travelers.

2. Yao Noi Island (Koh Yao Noi) one-day bicycle tour

This one-day cycling trip allows visitors to delve deeper into Thailand’s natural scenery and experience local culture, all while enjoying the quiet pleasure of biking on a beautiful, serene island. Yao Noi Island (Koh Yao Noi) is a peaceful place just a one-hour boat ride from Phuket’s international resort hotels, yet offers a slower pace of life. The local community makes a living through fishing, rice farming, and rubber tree plantations. The cycling route passes through small market towns, rice fields, past mosques and fishing villages, and through lush jungle areas rich in flora and fauna, giving nature lovers plenty of fresh air to breathe in.