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China, Mt Everest base camp, Lhasa, Mohan to Laos 2012
We a small group of riders have organised a trip from the UK leaving the last week in July, entering into China from Kyrgyzstan on 10 September 2012 for a 35 day tour, covering approx 6500km.
We will be taking National Highways 315/219/318/214 leaving China into Laos at Mohan, riding Route 219 in Tibet, described as the most inhospitable and highest ride able route in the world, calling into Mount Everest North Base camp for one night at 5545m.
We have a four wheel drive support vehicle all the way in China, carrying the English speaking Guide and some of our bike gear.
The Chinese part is already pre booked, using an Accredited Chinese tour Company based in Urumqi.
We are keeping the group size small {max4} due to the terrain and lack of facilities on the way.
There are already three confirmed riders, with deposits paid.
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Hi I can ask out of interest how much the cost is per person? Sounds great! Many thanks
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Approx 2500, depending on rider numbers.this will be the route we will be taking, and a few notes.

John O Groats to Mukdahan, the China Leg September 2012

DAYS PLACE TO PLACE DAILY KMS
10th Arrival in China via Turgart to Kashgar. 60km
Meet with your guide, deal with border paper works & ride to Kashgar. The border is on a top of a mountain, it could be snowing in September? There is 20km of very rough road after all check points.
11th Kashgar to Police station to Kashgar 90km
Drive to Police Station for motorbikes' checking of the number tags & driving permits, then get the drive license and number plate.
12th Kashgar sightseeing 90km
To visit Abakh Khoja Tomb, Id Kah Mosque, Sunday Bazaar & Old Town.
Kashgar is a very traditional city with a population of 3 million people. It is one of main points on the Silk Road. Marco Polo mentioned its prosperity on his book. It is a chance to view Islamic culture. Suggest you dine in a Muslim restaurant.
13th Kashgar to Yecheng 260km
Yecheng is a very small town with old Islam culture.
From Yecheng to Rutog, you will have 3 hard days, high altitude, few people, no adequate accommodation. Need take good care of yourself and your motorbikes. Suggest prepare in Kashgar or Yecheng. Food, drink, medicine, warm cloths.
14th Yecheng to Mazha 250km
The altitude goes up till Lhasa. The road is being built, could face with stops for few hours and dusty.
15th Maza to Dahongliutan to Tielongtan 360km
Wild place but beautiful and peaceful stunning scenery.
16th Tielongtan to Jieshandaban (5600m) to Songxi to Rutog 370km
Today you will meet the first high peak 5600m.The scenery is wonderful.
17th Rutog to Shiquanhe to Zhada 350km
18th Zhada to Darchen(Mt. Kailash) 220km
Mt. Kailash and Manasarovar lake are the holy mountain and holy lake in Tibet area. It is very worth visiting.
19th Darchen (Mt. Kailash) to Manasarovar Lake 110km
Half day explore the Mt.Kailash, after lunch ride to Lake Manasarova. Beautiful Camping spot.
20th Manasarovar Lake to Zhongba 320km
21st Zhongba to Lhaze 495km
22nd Lhaze to Dingri to Mt Everest 240km
23rd Mt. Everest to Dingri 100km
24th Dingri to Xigaze 240km
Xigaze is a bigger town with Tibet culture, visit Tashlunpo Monastery, where the gliding bronze figure of ninth Panchen Lama exists.
25th Xigaze to Gyantse to Yamdrok Yum Tso Lake 110km
Yamdrok Yum Tso Lake, the peaceful holy lake which is the biggest inland lake of northern Himalaya. Nice camping spot.
26th Yamdrok to Lhasa 160km
27th Lhasa
To visit the Potala Palace in the morning, it is a masterpiece of Tibetan art. In the afternoon, to visit Jokhang Temple, which is the oldest wooden building in Tibet. The first construction is in 647 A.D.
28th Lhasa
A free day for you to explore the beautiful Lhasa.
29th Lhasa to Nyingchi 460km
30th Nyingchi to Bomi to Ranwu 350km
1st Ranwu to Basu 90km
After visiting the far remote beautiful Ranwu Lake, then drive to Basu.
2nd Basu to Mangkang 360km
The road from Basu to Bangda is very steep and many abrupt turns. It is a challenging day.
3rd Mangkang to Deqin 240km
The Mingyong Glacier and Meili Snow Mountains near Deqin, whose main peak Peak Kawa Karpo is very famous among the world.
4th Deqin to Shangri-la 184km
5th Shangri-La to Lijiang
The ancient city of Lijiang, whose architecture is worthy for the blending of several cultures. It is a nice peaceful old city, a good place for you to have a short rest with nice view.
6th Lijiang
7th Lijiang
8th Lijiang to Dali 140km
9th Dali
Dali is a small old city, it is very touristy, but very nice to visit.
10th Dali to Zhenyuan 200km
11th Nanjian to Puer to Jionghong 200km
The road situation is very good, riding through mountains, villages, fields, tea gardens etc, up and down.
12th Jinghong to Mengla 150km
13th Mengla to Mohan 60km
Exit China, ride into Laos.

WARNING
*The risk of the route is high altitude, especially the day5, the altitude jumps from 1000m to 3000, the altitude is above 3000 from the Day5 to Day19, high altitude and low temperature will be the challenge for you and your motorbikes.
*The area between Xinjiang and Tibet is being built, you could face problem when crossing, depending on the road situation, will know nearer the time.
*No garage with right parts for motorbikes and any experienced mechanic. (in small towns/cities). It will be perfect if you have a mechanic in the group.
*From Day8, the road is very good, except for somewhere is just being built..
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Looks like some very serious planning going on. Well done Revenue!
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Looks like a great plan.

The chinese travel agency are often the ones who issue you with the chinese driving licence and registration plate. We didn't need to go to the police to get ours.



And as for altitude, you are 4500m and above for the first week or more on the Tibetan plateau. Don't underestimate how tough this can be, both riding and sleeping at these sorts of altitudes.
Have fun and enjoy yourselves.
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Looks like some very serious planning going on. Well done Revenue!
Hi Vic
Yes we have been planning for over 12 months, this was going to be a private 2 man ride from the UK to Thailand, but sadly my friend/ riding mate died suddenly in Sept 2011.
This is where we are now, been looking at a few options/ rides, but all lacking for me, so this is why i sorted my own China part.
There has very good interest in the ride, but if it ends up with just me riding i am not to worried, just my wallet will be!
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Hi Tiffany
Been a lurking fan of your 2010 ride/blog, we where oridginally going to take the easy roads through China, but seeing your report and on my WANT TO DO list was visit Mt Everest, so i have got you to blame for the new route!
My XT660z is standard with Metz Tourance, i was going to take a set of Michelin Sirac tyres, looking at your pictures you are using TKC80??? what are your feeling on tyres for the route?
What about fuel?? the tank is standard 23L, and i will be carrying a 7L fuel bladder, i feel i should be able to ride max 600km.

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We a small group of riders have organised a trip from the UK leaving the last week in July, entering into China from Kyrgyzstan on 10 September 2012 for a 35 day tour, covering approx 6500km.
We will be taking National Highways 315/219/318/214 leaving China into Laos at Mohan, riding Route 219 in Tibet, described as the most inhospitable and highest ride able route in the world, calling into Mount Everest North Base camp for one night at 5545m.
We have a four wheel drive support vehicle all the way in China, carrying the English speaking Guide and some of our bike gear.
The Chinese part is already pre booked, using an Accredited Chinese tour Company based in Urumqi.
We are keeping the group size small {max4} due to the terrain and lack of facilities on the way.
There are already three confirmed riders, with deposits paid.

We are arriving China from Kirguistan next 10th September, We are interested in being part of a group.
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We are arriving China from Kirguistan next 10th September, We are interested in being part of a group.
Hi
We have had a few changes we actually enter China on the 5th September from Kyrgyzstan now, as i previously mentioned we have kept the group size small [two riders and 1 4WD], deposits have been paid two months ago so it maybe difficult to re organise now as the paper work process has already been started, drop me a PM with some details about your plans and numbers and i can ask the other members their views.

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