In a surprising twist of urban tourism, over 100,000 students in central China have taken up night cycling, trekking around 37 miles from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng in search of the city’s famed soup dumplings, known as guan tang bao. What started as a casual journey by four students has grown into a “night riding army,” capturing the imagination of young people and overwhelming city infrastructure.
The trend began modestly in June when a group of college students in Zhengzhou documented their journey to Kaifeng, inspiring a social media craze. Soon, thousands of students were cycling for hours through the night to experience the city’s historic sites and iconic cuisine. Authorities initially encouraged the influx, with Kaifeng even offering free entry to tourist attractions. State media celebrated the young riders, highlighting the “vibrant spirit” they brought to the ancient city.
However, as the trend intensified, so did the challenges. By last Friday, an estimated 100,000 cyclists clogged main roads, blocking motor traffic and leaving Kaifeng’s streets overwhelmed. Videos showed massive crowds, with police using loudspeakers to urge students to leave, while free buses were dispatched to manage the congestion. Authorities responded by imposing temporary restrictions on roads and cycling paths, and local bike-sharing companies threatened to remotely lock bicycles outside designated zones. Additionally, some Zhengzhou universities implemented stricter controls, banning bicycles on campus and requiring students to apply for passes to leave.
While many students apologized for the chaos, others defended the experience, emphasizing the camaraderie and youthful freedom it represented. As debates arose over media and authorities’ initial encouragement without proper support, the night cycling trend continues to gain traction across major Chinese cities. Despite restrictions, students undeterred by the bans were seen setting off on foot, determined to savor the journey once more—a testament to the spirit of youth in China.
在城市旅游的一个意外转折中，中国中部超过10万名学生参加了夜间骑行，骑行约37英里，从郑州前往开封，只为品尝当地著名的灌汤包。这场最初由四名学生随意发起的旅程，逐渐发展成了一个“夜骑大军”，吸引了年轻人的想象力，也让城市基础设施不堪重负。
这一趋势始于6月，当时一群郑州的大学生记录了他们前往开封的旅程，在社交媒体上引发了热潮。很快，成千上万的学生在夜晚骑行数小时，只为体验开封的历史景点和标志性美食。当地政府最初对人潮表示欢迎，开封还向游客提供了免费景点门票。官方媒体也称赞了这些年轻骑行者，强调他们为这座古老城市带来的“青春活力”。
然而，随着这一趋势不断升温，问题也随之而来。上周五晚，估计有10万名骑行者挤满了主要道路，导致机动车停滞不前，开封的街道一度陷入瘫痪。视频显示，拥挤的人群中，警方用扩音器劝导学生离开，同时派出免费巴士缓解拥堵。有关部门随即对道路和骑行路径实施了临时限制，当地的共享单车公司也警告将远程锁定驶出指定区域的单车。此外，一些郑州高校实施了更严格的管控，禁止校园内骑车，要求学生出门需申请通行证。
尽管许多学生对混乱表示道歉，另一些人则为这一经历辩护，强调了其中的友情和年轻的自由感。随着媒体和当局的鼓励行为引发讨论，夜间骑行的趋势在其他主要城市也逐渐流行起来。尽管有各种限制措施，一些无视禁令的学生依然选择步行出发，决心再次享受这一旅程——这正是中国青年精神的生动写照。
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