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China [Xinjiang] transit Kyrgyzstan > Pakistan no escorts
I wanted to cross China alone and cheap so organized tour was no option for me. I went to Irkesham border passinf Kirgistan border no problem. In China border crossing (no 1) i had to pay 30 yuan motor tax if you don't have yuan they ask $30. After a few hours paper work everything ok. At second border crossing 25 yuan desinfecting the bike anoter few hours paperwork and i was in. Spend 4 weeks in China a lot of policechecks and it was difficult to get petrol because you need an id card so i depended on locals orpolice to help me. I do not have a chinese driver license nor chinese plates. By exiting however it took 3 days before i could leave because i was missing a form for my motorcycle. I hope this helps for other people to drive in China independently.
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brilliant news! Lets hope this is a good move in the right direction so we are not bound by expensive tour companies.

What nationality are you and the bike if you don't mind me asking?

Did you exit by another border crossing?
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I am dutch exited khunjerab pass.
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Are you telling us that you entered in Xinjiang on your own motorbike, registered in Netherlands, with just a China visa in your passport? Did I understood it right?
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That is correct.
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That is amazing news. We were just about to pay out around $2500 for a guide for a 5 day crossing the same route. We will take a chance now, with the possibility of saving a lot of money. Thank you for the information. Me and my wife are travelling on one UK motorcycle with Chinese visas. We will be there late June. We will keep you updated.
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Keep us updated: I'm very curious to know if this news is completely true and how it works
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Could a moderator pls relocate and rename the thread. Thanks.

@Pkicken. Pls tell us a Little bit more and maybe post a few pics. I have done China myself in 2015 without guide from East to West. You will find my story under Ridereports here on the Hubb.

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Did a trip Kashgar, Hotan, Aksu back to Kashgar and than down to Tashkurgan.
Pic1: Desertroad Hotan to Aksu.
Pic2: KKH.
Pic3: Kunjerab pass
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Well, Mr Pkicken.

You are the only 2nd person to do that apart from the 1 st person Mr Mika.

Well done, now the problem with not be able to get petrol due to not having a Chinese ID card is very rare and is mainly in Xinjiang province.

People like to set them self-alight around that area.

Now for other reads who may have this problem just download this message in Chinese to your phone and show it if you need to show a Chinese ID card.
Works for me, but don't ask what it says in English lol.


我不是中国人，怎么会有中国身份证 请你不要问傻问题了，你连这点常识 没有吗？


请你使用你的大脑，做个好人，不要 傻了，卖给我一些汽油。谢谢！


Ok you win?????



I am not Chinese, how can have Chinese ID card, please do not ask silly question, you even this common sense have not? Please use your brain, be a good person, don't be silly, sell me some petrol. Thank you!


To the point I think lol
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我不是中国人，怎么会有中国身份证

PMSL! Brilliant! You'd think that logic would dictate that this would be accepted..

I still have my chinese temporary driving licence and registration plate (the numberplate has POO in it!)
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我不是中国人，怎么会有中国身份证

PMSL! Brilliant! You'd think that logic would dictate that this would be accepted..

I still have my chinese temporary driving licence and registration plate (the numberplate has POO in it!)
Yes TIC (This is China) The logic free zone??? Mr POO
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我不是中国人，怎么会有中国身份证 = I am not Chinese. How can I have a Chinese ID?
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Irkesham border crossing
So, who is next?

Who will try to cross into China on his own at Irkesham? Of course you will need a Tourist visa and your bike docs.

I will send this link to another crazy bike traveler friend of mine, he will be in Osh in September .... I am sure he will try to do a Loop in China.

Thank you Pkicken for the Pictures.

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