Yes indeed, this means that you have to provide a seat inside your vehicle for this Chinese 'guide' or - in case you are riding a bike - the Chinese travel agency will provide an escorting car with driver. And this will come very expensive.
We payed for our 1 month trip from Mongolian border to Kazakhstan (8000 km) via Gobi 3.260 USD including all paperwork (Chinese driver licence and number plates, and all necessary permits which are a lot)
There are not so many agencies interested in escorting a single traveller. I know what I am saying. I am just preparing a trip from Kirgistan to Tibet and Nepal and with exception of Steve Larson's Asianexplorations in Kashgar there was only one other company to make me an offer up to now.
You must be aware that it will take at least three months for getting all papers and, moreover, you have to make a downpayment prior of getting into business with the Chinese tour operator.
Good luck
Reinhart
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