China (Kyrgyzstan to Laos) 2023

[ouroboros2015]

Originally planned for 2021.
If China becomes passable later this year, I am planning on riding from Kyrgyzstan to Laos (via Xinjiang, Tibet and Yunnan provinces). The group I had interested back in 2021 has largely dissipated as life has moved on. So, anyone interested? This would be in September 2023.
I know China is yet to fully open and things may change over the coming weeks/months. But if it is possible............

[motomon]

I'm interested and to be near there then.

[guy.brush]

Interest is sparked!
We'll hopefully be in the area around that time, 2 riders, 2 motorcycles, starting in April from Europe.
Let us know about your plans.

[motomon]

Thats a lot of China, especially costly if guides required, but I'd love to return to Laos.

[ouroboros2015]

Bump.
I know it is still early days as far as border reopening goes; but.....any interest? Please don't make me resort to the dreaded Facebook.

[motomon]

I'm in.

[ouroboros2015]

Once tourist visas are once again being issued and the tour agencies can confirm a price, I will post an update. I have narrowed it down to 4 possible agents (based on personal recommendations/reliability/reputation, more than cost). A bad experience 10 years ago has taught me that you get what you pay for.

[missridealot]

Hey there, I’m planning to start my ride from Europe to Thailand in May, so I would be around this time also in Kyrgyzstan. I already send an email to the Chinese embassy, from now there’s no chance to get a tourist visa.
But I keep fingers crossed that we can do that
So I’ll stay tuned and would love to join this section!

[gsgypsy]

Hi ouroboros2015, I am planning a trip to Mongolia starting in Bulgaria mid May. I expect to get to the Kazakhstan/China border mid June. China has fully opened and previously issued visas are valid again. I connected with a travel agent in China specializing in self riding tours and thy assist with getting the temporary driver license and number plates. i am looking for fellow riders for the entire or portions of the trip, especially for the China segment. Happy to provide additional details. Spread the word and ride safe!

[ouroboros2015]

Hi gsgypsy. My plans are well advanced, I have an agent in place, a route and a time. I see you will enter via Kazakhstan in June; too early for me. Good luck with your trip; do you have a blog or will you post about your trip on the HUBB?

[gsgypsy]

I don't have a blog and frankly am not that much into posting, but will use this platform to share useful tidbits. Good luck with your trip!

[HarenK]

Originally Posted by gsgypsy

Hi ouroboros2015, I am planning a trip to Mongolia starting in Bulgaria mid May. I expect to get to the Kazakhstan/China border mid June. China has fully opened and previously issued visas are valid again. I connected with a travel agent in China specializing in self riding tours and thy assist with getting the temporary driver license and number plates. i am looking for fellow riders for the entire or portions of the trip, especially for the China segment. Happy to provide additional details. Spread the word and ride safe!

Hi Gsgypsy,

I've PM'ed you for more details

Best regards,
Haren

[Ragnar Koenig]

Hello,
I´m also planning in Sept. Okt. 2023 starting a longer tour RTW. The Direction at the beginning is still open yet.
What is your preferred routing to china. What is your planed timeframe start in Europe via ??
I´m not a racer, travel on a Honda CRF 300 and like to explore the countries.
If you are interested to share ideas / travel together, lets chat
You can find me at FB Ragnar König ( Cebu City) but i live in Germany
Looking forward for your response

Eddy

[ouroboros2015]

Hi Eddy. The route through China is Irkeshtam border from Kyrgyzstan into Xinjiang and then through Tibet and Yunnan provinces to Laos (Mohan border). It will be 29 or 30 days in China entering around the beginning of September 2023. Some of the group are already on the road in various places. For me, I will start in mid August from Kazakhstan (Almaty).
I have a FB group at https://m.facebook.com/groups/785368...bicf_4eP6P2eT0 if you are serious about joining.
Cheers