Hi all. So I'm planning a trip from Germany to Asia (and beyond) to start in summer 2026. Yes, it's a long way off, but better start planning and researching early.
As I will start in July 2026, I guess a good option is to spend the Winter cycling in Oman (or Georgia, not cycling), I will decide that when the time comes.
My main goal is to ask about tips/information about China, and where to go.
Route A would take me in from Mongolia, and then some options like a ferry to Korea and later to Japan (if I do this, after cycling Japan I could fly to America or elsewhere, I don't know yet), or go south (along the coast or inland) to Singapore.
Route B would have me enter from Kazakhstan, cross Xinjiang – Qinghai – Sichuan – Yunnan, all the way to Laos… all the way to Singapore. Sounds interesting to me…
From Singapour I don't really know yet, maybe till Australia/New Zealand.. but thats for another discusion..
From Singapore I don't know yet, maybe as far as Australia/New Zealand… but that's for another discussion….
I have some questions about visas, wild camping and cycling in general in China.
Any information, experience or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance:)
by Crazy-Note917
3 Comments
The queation is do you want to cycle every single centimeter?
B route is really good. Really beautiful. Look into tourist visa duration, because that could be a constraint if you get just 30 or 60 days. Hotels in China, especially sensitive areas like Xinjiang, often do not take foreigners, so you need to plan very carefully. And by plan I’m talking about days, not months. Just plan your route out a few days ahead and call or book hotels. If you arrive late with a reservation and get kicked out, the cops can’t get too angry when you pitch a tent. This law recently changed, but in rural areas it will still be an issue. Wild camping should be doable but again, cops in sensitive areas are likely to hassle you here and there. Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan all include sensitive areas or even no-go areas that are unmarked and you won’t necessarily know the situation until you arrive, so just stay flexible.
Wow. Good luck with that.