Hanoi - Yunnan - Tibet - Everest Base Camp motorbike tour

- 2 nights train from Hanoi to Lijiang with a stop at Hekou border checkpoint (Yunnan) for Chinese Temporary Driving License

- Self-drive from Lijiang (Yunnan) to Lhasa - Everest Base Camp then finish in Lhasa (one-way drive)

- Motorcycle rental from China (Lhasa, Kunming, and Chengdu. We deliver the motorbike to Lijiang before the trip and then send them back from Lhasa after the trip, we must collect motorbikes from different cities in China)

- Conquer one of the most difficult roads on the planet for bikers

- Show your bravery and freely explore behind the wheel on white-snow mountain passes at an altitude of over 5,000 m above sea level

- Explore the unique cultures of Yunnan and Tibet (China)

- You can drive yourself, or sit as a pillion

- Be one of the first people to explore Yunnan - Tibet - Everest Base Camp by motorbike

20:30 everyone gathered at Tran Quy Cap station (Hanoi) to catch the night train Hanoi - Lao Cai for an overnight train (4 pax/sleeper cabin with AC)

21:30 the train leaves Hanoi 

(overnight train)

5:30 am, train arrives in Lao Cai

Early check out of Vietnam to enter China at the Hekou border checkpoint.

Entering China, transfer to the police station for the driving test, and examination for the Temporary Chinese driver's license.

In the afternoon, the high-speed train to Kunming at 13:30 (4:25' high-speed train), and free time for dinner, rest, and wait for the train.

21:28 Board the night train to Lijiang,

(overnight train)

7:10 am the train arrived at Lijiang station, transferring to the hotel.

After breakfast, it’s time for the bike test and riding rules.

In the afternoon, drive to explore the ancient town of Lijiang, one of the most beautiful ancient cities in China.

Yes, our adventure starts now!

Ride to the third deepest canyon in the world - Tiger Leaping Gorge - one of the most beautiful roads in Asia for bikers.

Consider conquering the trail to the beautiful steppe to see the snowy peak of Haba mountain with an altitude of 5,396m.

Go to Yangtse Canyon, conquer the beautiful mountain pass, and continue to Shangri La on the Chengjiang River. The special feature of today's journey is Bach Ma Pass at an altitude of 4,290m above sea level.

If we have time, we will visit Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery, Shangri-La Ancient City

The first night we stayed at this altitude and started to feel "high", but it's okay, remember to abstain from alcohol tonight!

Tomorrow it will feel better.

Entering the Tibet Autonomous Region, there is an option to follow old road 214 to explore the majestic canyon hidden deep in the mountains, where there is a village where people previously wanted to go to Shanri. It takes about 5 days to climb mountains and go by boat. That has made the villagers' lives isolated. One day, a village boy had a piece of iron shot into his left eye. When he got to the hospital in Shangri La, the doctor said "there was no chance of saving his eye" and that was the first time he came into contact with the boy. The outside world, seeing the streets with bright lights at night and the civilized world. He decided to go everywhere to do business to make money to build roads for the villagers. He was cursed by the villagers because he dared to leave the village. Twenty years later, when he was a successful businessman, he decided to spend all the money he had earned to open a road to the village, ignoring the advice of road and bridge experts because of the complex steep terrain cliffs. stand. He was still determined to do it, but in reality, those difficulties made him bankrupt, and he had to sell all his assets so that the road to the village could finally be completed after 10 years of construction. What he regretted most was that his father could not wait until that day when he thought his son was mentally crazy when he was determined to build a road to the village.

We conquer this road into the village, walking on the wooden bridge clinging to the cliff and the glass bridge.

Today's next journey will be along the Kim Sa River (upstream of the Truong Giang River) and climb uphill to see the most beautiful U-shaped panorama of the Kim Sa River. We may decide: to go through the tunnel (simple) or conquer Bai Ma Pass (the tunnel has an altitude of 4,300m), but the pass will be a big challenge when reaching over 5,000m high with snow cover. Immerse yourself in the vast space of white snow, admire the eternal snow mountain, and admire the Mai Ly Tuyet Son range - the highest mountain in Yunnan and the sacred mountain of the Tibetan people where Kawagebo peak (6,740m) is located. ) is a mountain peak that no explorer has conquered to this day, although since 1987 there have been many expeditions around the world trying to explore it, but most of them have had to give up or get into trouble. For Tibetans, Kawagebo is a sacred mountain peak and humans are not allowed to toutch it. That is why the Chinese government currently prohibits climbing this mountain range.

About 100km drive along the river the Tibet Entry Control Station, stop for a passport, permit, local Tibet guide, itinerary, and luggage inspection to complete "entry" procedures into Tibet.

Now, we are in Tibet, and it's time for lunch at a traditional Tibetan restaurant with a unique culinary culture. Eat, and dance together with Tibetan traditional music.

In the afternoon, visit an ancient salt-making village in Gia Dat village (Yanjing), Nap Tay commune of Mangkang district, over 1,300 years old. The village is famous for its manual salt making with water pumped from wells to the salt fields.

Today, this village still provides nearly 2 million kg of salt to surrounding areas every year. Visit the only Catholic church in the Tibet Autonomous Region built by 17 French missionaries (in 1865) with headquarters in Xinjiang and they took turns coming here to preach.

Starting on ROUTE G318, this is China's longest and most majestic Highway. from Huangpu (Shanghai) to Zhangmu, Tibet (China-Nepal border), total length of 5,476km. Highway G318 runs through extremely complex terrain, high mountains, and deep abysses. G318 runs through 3 high altitude points above 5,000m and 10 high altitude points above 4,000m.

After breakfast, we will have our tody “dessert” at Lawushan Pass (altitude) of 4,338m and 35km long with sky-white snow. The mountain pass is winding and the road is quite degraded and damaged.

Going down the pass, stopping by the Zhuka bridge spanning the Lancang River (Mekong), followed by Jueba Pass at an altitude of 3,930m, and then continuing to conquer the Dongda Pass at an altitude of 5008m will be a big challenge before descending to Zogang. 

Leaving Zogang with beautiful peaceful scenery, we drive more than a hundred kilometers along the Lan Cang River (Mekong), driving a motorbike at an altitude of 4,300 - 4,300m is wonderful.

After lunch, we will explore the Yelhasan Pass after 30km to the top with an altitude of 4,658m (this section is too easy) but the 17km downhill driving with 99 shape curves down the Nujang River will be an adventure.

We continue to pass 72 more bends in a total length of 7km and finally reach Nu Giang Bridge, the railway bridge passes through the cliff. The Nujang River (flows from southern Tibet along the western slope of Yunnan down to Myanmar, and it becomes the natural border of Thailand - Myanmar before emptying into the Andaman Sea at Maulamyine with a total length of 2,815m.

After passing Baxoi, the final pass of the day will be reached, Anjiula Pass located at 4,325m before dropping down to Ranwo Lake at 3,960m 

Lake Ranwu/Ranwo means "goat milk lake" in Tibetan and is upstream of the Palong Zangbo River, a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River. Fed by glaciers and surrounded by snow-covered mountains all year round, Ranwo Lake's water is always a beautiful jade green. We will spend most of the morning exploring Ranwo Lake

But the attraction of today is not only that, the journey to Bomi with majestic mountain scenery with snow-covered mountains on both sides of the road, it's impossible to describe the beauty of this place. You will feel like riding in the heart of Switzerland.

Walk along the Parlung Tsangpo River. This is a legendary river with a fairy tale about the river's curse. The orphan's love for the fish wife (dragon king's daughter) speaks of his loyalty and loyalty to the Parlung river. If he betrays the river, people will have to suffer dire consequences. At the intersection with the Yi'Ong Tsangpo stream, we will pass the legendary Tongmai bridge, this is the location considered the "death grave", "graveyard", or "death passage" on Avenue 318. With weak geology and year-round landslides on one side, there are cliffs up to 2,000 meters high. Its peak is 4,500m above sea level, so flash floods, landslides, and avalanches often occur. Up to now, after many repairs and a lot of human effort, the Tongmai bridge has been rebuilt with a cable car structure and 1 pillar to ensure smooth safety.

Today's journey has a relatively low altitude, rich and diverse vegetation and beautiful scenery, so this place is known as the "Switzerland of Tibet". Nyingchi has Lulang forest, Namjagbarwa peak and many "check-in" points that cannot be missed by tourists when going to Tibet. In the afternoon, we go back uphill and climb the Sejila pass at an altitude of 4,559m before reaching Nyingchi.

Heading towards Lhasa, the land that not everyone is brave enough to conquer due to its high altitude and harsh weather conditions. Today we will also conquer the highest pass on the entire route with an altitude of up to 5,250m, Milashan Pass before passing through the checkpoint to enter the capital Lhasa.

Rest and free to visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street…on your own and bike’s maintenance.  

Continue to ride along the Yarlung towards Shigatse, and from here we must cross the Younongla pass at an altitude of 4,534m before descending to Lhatse

Coming to Gyantse, if time allows we will visit Pelkor Monastery, Gyantse Kumbum, and Gyangtse Fort, Tashilunpo monastery was built in 1447, the land of the first Dalai Lama (Panchan Lama) in Tibet.

A day of miracles so our group will depart very early!

Conquering Jiacuola Pass at an altitude of 5,248m, Jiawula Pass (5,208m) gives us a panoramic view of the Himalayas. After taking the tram to Everest Base Camp (5,200m), we return to Tingri town to stay overnight.

Return to Lhastse - Shigatse then turn right to Gyantse on the road shaded by old trees leading us to Gyantse

Explore this small town with Baiju monastery, located at the foot of Zongshan mountain. This is a temple built in the 15th century, where three great sects of Tibetan Buddhism existed: Sakya, Kada and Gelug. In Tibetan, the abbreviation is "Bangde Deqing" meaning "Dale lucky wheel temple".

Explore Yang Lake (Yamdrok-tso), one of the three sacred lakes of Tibet and the largest and most beautiful freshwater lake in Tibet, always crystal clear with surrounding mountains, grasslands, and lakes. livestock of people in neighboring villages. See the Nyenchen Khangsar Holy Mountain range (7,191m) and the Korola Glacier

On the way back to Lhasa, we conquered Simila Pass (4,352m), Karuola Pass (5,039m)

You can continue with the option to take the Planet's highest Express Lhasa – Beijing and explore Beijing by side-car or return on your way.

Goodbye Tibet

16 – 17. LHASA – BEIJING - GREAT WALL (high-speed train running at the highest altitude on the planet)

15:50 the Express train from Lhasa departs, enjoy the highest railway on the Planet from Lhasa to Qinghai which covers 1,110m (4 pax sleeper cabin), and the rest 2.647 km to Beijing making the total length 3,757km. It will take 40 hours and 38 minutes journey

18. BEIJING – THE GREAT WALL (2 days 1 night sidecar trip)

8:28 Arrive at West Beijing Station. 

Bus pickup and transfer straight to the garage in Beijing where all the side-car are waiting for us

Welcome lunch in Beijing

In the afternoon, start our side-car tour riding to the GREAT WALL

19. BEIJING – THE GREAT WALL (2 days 1 night sidecar trip)

20. BEIJING DEPARTURE

(Contact us for more details about this option)