Anyone out there with tentative plans to put a group together for a Kyrgyzstan to Laos crossing next year (via Xinjiang/Xizang/Yunnan)? Obviously Covid and geo-political tensions allowing.

OK. I'll rephrase that: I am looking at the possibility of putting a group together to do this trip next year (with the obvious caveats). I have and will continue to contact some companies to try and get the best possible price. So anyone with a genuine interest? Cheers.

Sorry not for 2021 .

But I'll be looking for a group to do the Kyrgyzstan - China - Pakistan crossing in August 2022 !

Good luck in your search sir! Adventure awaits!

Also interested for 2022 august. Let’s keep in touch

2022 Travellers - might be worth starting a thread: China Crossing 2022

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This is what I´m looking for. Today I´ve been watching to google maps. Trying to define my route to East Asia for 2021 spring, and my conclusion was that Tibet is what I really wanted to do. For me the best option to cross Asia. That´s a dream.
I am aware that it is very expensive and there may be certain limitations to visit some sites. but I really like the idea. we are in touch. Wayting for information, details of the costs, the size of the group and possible dates.

For those interested and for more information etc. my email is neilmunro69 at hotmail dot co dot uk.
Cheers.

If it is posible to get a China dr. license, as a 69 year old rider, I am interested.

Hi Pan. I think the problems in getting a temp. licence applies to 70+. I am seeking clarification from the Chinese companies and will get back to you when I have confirmation. Cheers.

Hi, I would be interested I am on a motorbike and I am looking to get to Australia from the U.K.

Hi marka21 and anyone else who may be interested: I've started a FaceBook group for those who want to join, or you can email me at neilmunro69 at hotmail dot co dot uk.
Cheers.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/785368...=group_comment

Neil, please remember not everyone is on Facebook, and this forum is a place that people can find, and the information is always available to all interested in going to China permanently, not ephemerally!
Besides, do you really want the ad revenue to go to Facebook?

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Hi Grant. To be honest, I actively dislike FaceBook and would prefer to stay well clear of it; but the reality is that it gets way more traffic than the HUBB so I have more chance of gathering enough people to make a viable group.
I will continue to post about the trip here for those who are interested but who are not on FB. As for the "ad revenue": I don't know what that means??
Cheers.

Below is the planned route. Subject to alterations dependent on the consensus of the eventual participants. Cheers.

Day 1: Cross Kyrgyz/China border at Irkeshtam. Ride to Kashgar.

Days 2-4. Kashgar. Completing the formalities (paperwork, vehicle checks, temp. Chinese licence etc.).

Day 5. Kashgar to Kargilik (Yecheng). 260 km. (*all distances are approximate)

Day 6. Yecheng to Mazha along route G219. 250 km.

Day 7. Mazha to Tielongtan. 360 km.

Day 8. Tielongtan to Rutog. 370 km.

Day 9. Rutog to Zhada. 350 km.

Day 10. Zhada to Darchen (Mt. Kailash) 220 km.

Day 11. Kailash and Lake Manasrovar. (Note: there may be the possibility of walking around the holy mountain, but this would add several days to the itinerary and be very challenging!)

Day 12. Lake Manasrovar to Saga.

Day 13. Saga to Tingri. (Route G219 to G318)

Day 14. Tingri to Everest Base Camp (EBC)

Day 15. EBC return to Tingri.

Day 16. Tingri to Shigatse. (Route G318).

Day 17. Shigatse to Gyantse. (Route S204).

Day 18. Gyantse to Lhasa (via Route S307 past Yamdrok Lake).

Day 19-20. Lhasa

Day 21. Lhasa to Nyingchi (along Route G318). 460 km.

Day 22. Nyingchi to Ranwu. 350 km.

Day 23. Ranwu to Zuogong. Route G318 to G214. 310 km.

Day 24. Zuogong to Deqin.

Day 25. Deqin to Shangri-La. 193 km.

Day 26. Shangri-La to Lijiang (side trip to Tiger Leaping Gorge). 275 km.

Day 27. Lijiang to Dali (old town).

Day 28. Dali (rest day)

Day 29. Dali to Lincang. Route G214.

Day 30. Lincang to Jinghong (Xishuangbanna).

Day 31. Jinghong to China/Lao border at Mohan. 210 km.

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Hope that makes sense!

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