Night Cycling Trend in China: Fun or Worry?

12 November, 202481 words2 minutes

Many college students in China started a new trend. They ride bikes at night to a city called Kaifeng. Kaifeng is famous for its food, especially soup dumplings. The students ride for about 30 miles to get there.

At first, the government liked this trend. It helped bring more visitors to Kaifeng. But soon, too many people joined in. The roads became very crowded. Now, the government is trying to stop the bike rides. They worry about safety and traffic problems.

Night Cycling Trend in China: Fun or Worry?

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Words

  • trend
    something that is popular or fashionable
  • famous
    well-known by many people
  • crowded
    having too many people or things in one place

Quiz

  1. 1. Why did students start riding bikes to Kaifeng?