HANDBOOK  /  PART 5  /  URBAN TRANSPORT

Shared bikes in China

Best use

Shared bikes work well for short 1–3 km journeys, parks, riverside areas and connections from a metro station.

Common brands include:

  • Hellobike (哈啰);
  • Meituan Bike (美团单车);
  • Qingju Bike (青桔单车).

Before riding

Check brakes, tires and seat height.

Use bike lanes

Where available, ride in non-motor vehicle lanes (非机动车道).

Parking

End your trip in an appropriate parking area.

Some apps will not allow the ride to end until the bicycle is inside an approved area.

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Last verified 2026-10-05. Procedures and limits change — check official sources before you travel.