Philippines to Vietnam,China, or India?
Greetings fellow bikers from around planet earth. I am an American biker who has been touring solo in South East Asia since August of 2008(Taiwan, Thailand,Laos,Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and now the Philippines.) I attempted Vietnam 3 times from Cambodia with no success.
I am currently planning to make my next move and need to know about shipping a bike and entering either Vietnam, China, or India. The bike is a 2003 Kawasaki KLR 650. I have a Carnet, but it is expired, however doctor-able if need be. I am open to ship the bike by sea to any of the above mentioned countries from either Manila or Cebu. I am well aware that it will not be easy, but since I have already done the impossible in Indonesia by covering more land mass than any other person I know. I know many will say it cannot be done but I know it has been done so I am looking for an open door. I drove from the most Northern tip of Sumatra traveling to the Southern tip and ferrying to all the islands from Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, and then a 24hour ferry to Sulawesi traveling well over 10,000 kilos then taking small boats to enter the Philippines through the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. I was stranded on a small island after being caught in a typhoon. I lived with a customs officer on this small island of less than a 1,000 inhabitants and was granted permission to enter PI from Indo Immigration. I was held in custody by PI Immigration after entering the country only to be released after proving my case to a panel of 12 after nearly 2 weeks. So I know what I am about to do may not be easy ; )
I am looking for fellow trail blazers to read this who hopefully can offer some insight or possibly connections in these countries to pull some strings to get my bike into 1 of these 3 countries for touring. My preference would be to ship the bike to Vietnam and then enter China and after up to a year of touring in China and living I would like to go to India. If it proves that will be too much then I will opt for India from the beginning. I need some contacts with someone who has extensive experience with using a Carnet in many countries. I really appreciate some advice from any trailblazers out there. Peace and love brothers.
Mister Lucky
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