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Originally Posted by beddhist
You avoid Burma and China. Pak is possible, so where is the problem? If you also want to avoid Pak then you have to ship/fly.
Train? Hmmm, why not? Go and try it. You may have found a new way of getting your bike into China, although I doubt it. There is no railway in Laos (apart from a short stub near Vientiane) and I don't think there is a line crossing into Vietnam (which, again, won't let your bike in anyway.). The map doesn't show where rail lines cross borders.
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You can take a train from London to Hanoi...There is a book detailing the journey.
In .. www.slowbikes.com details of Jakes solo journey on his KTM, bluffed his way into China without guide. The bike broke down and weather was unsuitable to ride, so he put the bike on a train in China. Exited into Laos by road, again with a bit of persisitance and bluff.
It may be possible to ride in with a guide part way and then take a train to the Laos border ( or as near as the line goes) and freight ride your bike out.
I still believe the cost difference between flying and freighting the bike around China, as apposed to the guide etc..is more than compensated for by having the opportunity to travel through China.
Just my two pence worth.
Jimmy
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