Lost In Yunnan Province

[yem_paul]

Another thing is that the China law prohibit only riding with pillion on the high way and because most of the bikes there are below 100cc, they cannot hit minimum speed of 80km/h. The slow speed will cause danger on the high way. So by right if you ride alone and not riding a small bike, they should let you use the high way. But to be honest, no fun on the high way.

 

Yup you're right ... we only used the highway on the 1st and last day in China.

[kmax]

you did it again bro.. awesome...

[yem_paul]

Day 9

 

Yunxian - Dali - Lijiang

 

Distance covered: 390km

 

Left early morning to a temperature of 6.5 degrees C. Best ride in China. View along the way was simply breathtaking.

 

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In Dali by noon for lunch.

 

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Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[pipipapipu]

when i grow up i want to be just like you ^_^

[yem_paul]

The road from Dali to Lijiang offers stunning views most that I've only seen on television. The feeling was magic.

 

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UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lijiang Old Town

 

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Checked in Yong Ji Commercial Hotel for 100 yuan.

 

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The preservation of this site is simply stunning. The atmosphere around the place very enticing. Did some shopping to prep us for the cold up North and next day's visit to Yulong Snow Mountain.

Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

when i grow up i want to be just like you ^_^

 

You still not grown up yet is it? haha

Edited January 7, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

Day 10

 

Yulong Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China

 

Today it's ride free day. We purchased tickets for visit to Yulong Snow Capped Mountain or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain known to the locals. Tickets cost 400 Yuan. Includes entrance fees, conservation fees, bus and cable rides. GOing to be my first encounter with snow.

 

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Spent a couple of hours before we head back down to Lijiang Old Town for lunch and decided that the base of the mountain provides great opportunity for photography. We didn't waste much time to suit up and ride 15km back to the mountain.

 

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[yem_paul]

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Very satisfying indeed. Didn't know China offers great photography opportunities. Don't need to go far, it's right under my nose.

 

After dinner, me and wifey enjoyed brilliant display of colours in Lijiang Old Town.Sitting atop of an elevation of 2600m, Lijiang is everybody's favourite stopover in Yunnan.

 

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Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

Day 11

 

Lijiang - Shangrila (Zhongdian)

 

Distance supposedly to cover: 180km

 

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It's freezing cold when we set off. I have never been to any place under a temperature of 10 degrees C.

 

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Omar, the leader of the pack with Mr Wang was nowhere to be seen. 60km into the ride, i stop by this location as my fingers have taken its toll. None of our bikes were equipped with heated grips or mittens. You dont need those in South East Asia. On top of that the bike had been skidding very often on wet patches. Noticed, snow flakes on the side of the road as well. There's a weird symbol which blinked repeatedly on my instrument panel. One time, the temperature hit - 3.5 degrees C when we were passing through a mountain.

 

When the rest of the pack caught up, I was informed that one rider skidded and suffered a minor fall. He said he was allright and mentioned about slippery road surface. We moved forward and there Omar was shivering when speaking. We decided to settle in a nearby stall for hot drinks. Later do we learnt that those wet patches on the road are called black ice. Being dumb Asian who enjoys tropical climate all year round, that's the first time i heard of black ice. And that weird symbol on my panel represent snow. Dumbfounded, we had to make a long and hard decision that our ride cannot go further.

 

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Mr Wang suggested we move 20km further to Shangrila scenic Tiger Leaping Gorge town.

 

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Slight road rash. Rider and passenger still in high spirit.

 

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Tiger Leaping Gorge is a canyon on the Yangtze River. It is part of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas World Heritage Site.

 

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We head down to Tiger Leaping Gorge town for lunch.

 

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[yem_paul]

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Mr Wang suggested that we should proceed to Shangrila nevertheless, but by public. So he sourced for a motel which could accommodate our bikes safely. Parking fees costs 400 Yuan.

 

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After unloading, we waited for a bus to Shangrila.

 

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Checked in Qilin Business Hotel for 100 Yuan a night. Mr Wang sure knows where to find good and cheap hotels.

 

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Comes with heated mattress.

 

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That's our dinner

 

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Shangrila carries a lot of Tibet culture. This restaurant owner has a distinctive Tibetan warrior outlook.

 

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Shangrila during winter is normally quiet with few visitors. Walked a bit around town and witnessed local fire dance.

 

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Didn't spent much time outdoor as temperature was hitting - 15 degrees C. The heated mattress was my best companion for the night.

Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[Kazky]

I'm LOVIN' it....

Yeah heated mattresses at -15 degC was like a god sent from above. But the pillow was way too soft but who cares, once u cuddled up you'll forget everything and sleep like a baby.

[yem_paul]

Day 12

 

Songzanlin Monastery, Shangrila, Yunnan Province, China

 

It was difficult to get off those warm and comfortable bed. Early morning we visited Yunnan's biggest Tibetan monastery, Songzanlin Monastery. The name was given by the fifth Dalai Lama. It was first constructed in 1679. Paid entrance fee of 85 Yuan.

 

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[yem_paul]

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Back in Shangrila town for a quick lunch.

 

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Common sight in most meat restaurants.

 

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Natural freezing.

 

After which, we proceeded to Shu Du Lake, 43 km away from town center. Being the largest lake in Shangrila, it sits on an altitude of around 3700m above sea level.

 

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Parts of the lake frozen.

 

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Loads of yaks grazing by the grassland.

 

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Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

Day 13

 

Shangrila - Tiger Leaping Gorge Town - Lijiang - Kunming

 

Mr Wang had already purchased bus ticket to Tiger Leaping Gorge town the day earlier. We decided that our pillions continued in the bus to Lijiang while the riders will retrieve the bikes and ride 80km to Lijiang. The bikes will then be transported back to Jinhong by lorry while we take a night train to Kunming to visit another UNESCO site, Xilin Stone Forest.

 

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Our morning breakfast at bus station.

 

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Common set up of China's public toilet. Note there's no flushing system and NO DOORS!!!

 

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Even the temperature inside the bus is below 0.

 

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The riders bidding farewell to the pillions.

 

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Talking about security at its best.

 

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Back in Lijiang Old Town soon after.

 

Mr Wang managed to find a lorry which coincidentally was unloading goods in front of the hotel. After some negotiations, the driver agreed for a total fee of 6000 Yuan to transport the bike 2000km South. That is a good deal.

 

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Mr Wang followed the lorry to Jinhong where it will arrive 1 day earlier than us. On top of that he will have to provide a lodging for the driver in Jinhong. We offered him money for accommodation for him and the driver. He refused saying that is his problem. He had booked a night train from Lijiang to Kunming for us and informed us of the necessary arrangements when we arrived Kunming.

 

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Lijiang Train Station.

 

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Sleeper train

 

Day 14

 

Kunming - Xilin Stone Forest - Kunming - Jinhong

 

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Arrived Kunming early morning to the presence of touts and scheming looking tour agents.

 

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A replacement for public toilet. See if you can spot a figure within the bushes.

 

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On the way to Xilin Stone Forest, 70 km from Kunming.

Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[G450X]

next ride..........

 

Interested:

 

1. G450X & Wifey - GSA

2.

 

 

 

[G450X]

Sorry Bro....i will not be reading this thread anymore....just cannot take it liao!!!!

[Al-Simmons]

 

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A replacement for public toilet. See if you can spot a figure within the bushes.

 

Still cannot see him....his camouflaging skills quite good eh...

[Al-Simmons]

 

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The most damaged done to our bike is due the lorry ride....

Should learn a thing or two from the Thais on how they tie the 20baht rope to the train...

[yem_paul]

The Magical Xilin Stone Forest known since the Ming Dynasty. Entrance fee, 85 Yuan.

 

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By lunchtime, we're back in Kunming city center. Then it's off to some sightseeing around town while waiting for our night sleeper bus to Jinhong where Mr Wang's waiting.

 

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Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

Day 15

 

Jinhong - Mohan - Boten - Luang Namtha

 

Distance covered: 250km

 

Arrived Jinhong before sunrise. Mr Wang was waiting at Home Inn with the driver and we searched for a location where unloading of the bikes will be made easier.

 

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The Pan European was having problems with side stand sensor. KaZ did a good job of doing a bypass.

 

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Soon we're back on Chinese road.

 

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Road construction ongoing in a tunnel, traffic halted.

 

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Arriving Mohan border.

 

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Group shot before departing.

 

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Those money changer ladies tried to cheat Umar of his Yuan.

 

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Camera shy Mr Wang. He's one hell of a guide. I mean it in a good way. This is his 1st time taking a motorcycle group. The furthest he's gone on a bike was 200m. Most of his organised trip were with 4WDs and caravans. His knowledge is very impressive and being resourceful, he comes up with a solution fast. Being Chinese running a business, it's very rare to find one of his character. He doesn't demand for deposit before entry and he only collected full amount when we left China. His reason, I don't like to hold too much money. Based in Urumqi, near Kazakhstan, he had to fork out USD$300 for 2 flights to Yunnan which came out from his own. Took him 2 days. We could have easily made a no show and he would have wasted that amount. I was lucky to find him. I hope he enjoyed his time with us. We hinted of another trip with him soon. His reply, 'send me an email'. Oh by the way, he spoke perfect English.

 

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Waiting time again at the border as the re-opened at 3pm. Even so, the officer came almost an hour later to release us.

 

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So long China, we wished we spent more time but i'm already planning for future entries.

 

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Off to Boten immigration house of Laos.

Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

After clearing Laos broder, Omar and Hus took off taking Northern Laos route down to OudomXai. The rest of us will cross HuayXai - Chiang Khong Mekong river to get back into Thailand. I have been planning to cover Nan and Loei loop of Thailand.

 

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Sun's setting when we approached Luang Namtha

 

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Checked into Manychan Guesthouse. Comes with free Wi-Fi. Something that we don't get in China.

 

Day 16

 

Luang Namtha - Chiang Khong - Chiang Rai

 

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My easy meal in Laos, French baguette.

 

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Arrived Chiangrai late due to long waiting time for barge at HuayXai border. The STX rider continued solo to ChiangMai.

 

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Checked in Tin Inn for 600 baht.

 

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Steamboat for dinner

 

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And round up the night with a little souvenir shopping at a night bazaar.

 

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Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[G450X]

I tot I said I am not going to read this thread....just wondering what am i doing here?????

 

Those interested to go:

 

1. G450X and wifey (GSA)

2. You

3. Him

4.

[yem_paul]

I tot I said I am not going to read this thread....just wondering what am i doing here?????

 

Those interested to go:

 

1. G450X and wifey (GSA)

2. You

3. Him

4.

 

 

Ang Mo Kia .... hahahah ... next trip to where? I want to follow

[yem_paul]

Day 17

 

Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai

 

It's time to head back to ChiangMai ... The pillions had to catch an afternoon flight back home.

 

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Back at Phil's. Met with Chris, who did a solo ride through Ho Chin Minh trail.

 

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After sending off, we walked along huge night market in ChiangMai. Stayed the night at Phil's Rider's Inn.

 

Day 18

 

Chiang Mai - Nan

 

The bike felt so much lighter now with more than half of my luggage gone. As always Phil was always ready to give suggestions on routes.

 

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Back in Phayao

 

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Route 1148. They've got some nice bends there along with beautiful scenes. The tarmac was one of the best Thailand roads i've taken. Spectacular scenery with little vehicles along the way. The road itself is a major attraction. It was simply amazing.

 

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Checked in Nan's Amazing Guesthouse for 300 baht.

Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul

[yem_paul]

Day 19

 

Nan - Phu Soi Dao National Park

 

There's a nice and warm feeling i got staying at Amazing Guesthouse. Christian and wife who helps to run the place did a good job creating that special atmosphere he maintains with his guests. We caught up with Colin aka Captain Slash who has done tremendous effort in his contributions on trip reports in motorcycle forums.

 

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Christian and wife, they're a wonderful host.

 

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The road ended suddenly and a lady asked where we're going. I said Loei and she signaled us to get on.

 

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We were riding through the National Park and by the time it turned dark, we realised we haven't seen any vehicles for the last hour and we haven't got any phone connection on our mobiles. Found a lone army who directed us to the resort few kilometers up. We begged the lady at the reception to open up the kitchen as we're starving.

 

Checked into Phu Soi Dao National Park resort for 600 baht. With no TV in the room and no phone connection, we had little to do except planning on our next possible routes.

 

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Edited October 19, 2012 by yem_paul