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Originally Posted by jordan325ic
I've been trying to wrap my head around how to do a decent RTW trip than includes Southern Asia without the expense of air-freighting or buying multiple bikes over the course of the trip. The China / Burma situation makes this almost impossible. I have all the time in the world but not all the money in the world (plenty but I want it to last).
So I began to think that the big problem with China is their ridiculous policy regarding foreign registered vehicles but not foreigners themselves. It seems Chinese registered vehicles are free to move about the country regardless of who is riding them.
Buying and legally owning a Chinese vehicle appears to be possible with a temporary residency visa.
So I teach English in China for 6-12 months, get my temporary residency and driver's license, then buy and register a Chinese motorcycle under my own name.
With that motorcycle I would be able to enter and leave the country and ride around without a guide? Could I do SE Asia, then come back through China to Nepal, continuing on towards Africa, all without a government guide?
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Hi Jordan,
I live in China, and have my full Chinese car and bike licence.
It is easy to get providing you meet the requirements.
1/ You need a visa, with more than 90 days stayance each time
2/ You need your address in China, to be registered with the local police (PSB)
3/ You need a licence from your home country.
The exam is not too difficult, and is computer based, and can be taken in many languages.
With your Chinese licence, you can buy a car or bike, and drive or ride wherever your heart wants.
But you still can't easily "Cheaply" bring in or drive your foreign wheels, without the bureaucratic tour guide crap.
These guys are great helpers
MyChinaMoto.com - Chinese Community, Forum and News
You can take your Chinese registered bike almost all over Asia.
Look around this forum called GT Rider.
S.E. Asia Touring Forums: Thailand, Laos & Vietnam - Home
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