|
11 Feb 2015
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Cambridge UK
Posts: 34
|
|
Visas for China and shipping from SE Asia
We were originally planning to drive from the UK to Vladivostok however we would quite like to drive through China and to SEA. However two problems
Firstly we are having real problems finding out if we can get a Chinese visa en route, you can only get the visa 3mths before entry and we would have already left the UK, but I don't know if you can obtain the visa from a country where you are just a tourist and it isn't your country of origin. I have email a number of embassies to no avail.
Secondly should we manage to get through China to SEA where is the best place to ship our vehicle from and does anyone have any shipping agency details we would want a container for our VW 4x4
Hoping someone out there can help
in advance
|
11 Feb 2015
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 1,731
|
|
I´d probably try to ship out of Port Klang, Malaysia, and Bangkok would be my #2 option. Got a friend, who just shipped his bike by sea out of Bangkok, I should very soon get to know, how it went. I´m sure he´ll have the details of the agent that he used, too.
I hope you are well aware of the special requirements for doing China with your own vehicle? For example this thread could be useful:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ut-guide-78872
|
11 Feb 2015
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Cambridge UK
Posts: 34
|
|
Thanks for this and the tips re shipping, if you could find out about the agents that would be amazing We have been in touch with someone called Bing at Navo travels and could be part of a convoy plus I have also been in touch with some other overlanders who would also be interested, it does seem to be a lot of expensive paperwork thats for sure!
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|