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Video: China cracks down on cyclists over viral soup dumpling trend

Chinese authorities have closed key cycle routes after 100,000 cyclists went in search of dumplings

Nighttime bike rides to Kaifeng, an ancient city in central China's Henan Province known for its historical sites and soup dumplings, have become popular among college students in the nearby provincial capital Zhengzhou – a trend initially encouraged and encouraged by the government wanted local tourism. CNN's Will Ripley reports that officials are scrambling to contain the enthusiasm by deploying police and closing bike lanes after the popularity appears to have spiraled out of control.