China: renting a car from a local?
Hi everybody,
just as many other people I've been eager to ride in China for years but don't want to pay the real high prices for the official way including tourguide, etc...
I've read a few reports of people buying a bike locally and driving around 'unoffical', having a great time. If I was on my own that would be my favorite way to go, but since my wife is also eager to see China (and doesn't like to be pillion) I wonder if anyone has ever hired a car from a local person 'unofficial' and travelled like that. Anyone with experience on this?
I realise I could get myself in trouble (wouldn't be the first time  ) if the police stops us, but would it bring trouble to the person who rented me the car also? I have some contacts in China so might be able to rent a car from someone, but I don't want to bring any trouble to local people willing to help me.
Anyway, looking forward to your thoughts...
Koen
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