Riding into tibet

[kw_bike]

Hi,

I am wondering if it is possible to ride a motorcycle into Tibet? If so, which would be the right way to enter Tibet?

If what I gather, the only possible way to enter Tibet by road is by the Sichun-Tibet highway. But I am thinking of riding to Tibet using the Yunnan-Tibet highway and exit Tibet through the Xinjiang-Tibet highway. Is this feasible?

Do you think I can make it?

Comments please.

Thanks.

[CrazyCarl]

NO and NO. For now, forget about heading west into Tibet. Even Nationals can not enter Tibet on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway.

Your best bet is from Golmud but be prepared to turn around. You can go from Budongquan to Yushu on a new graded road, then into Western Sichuan.

CC

[Laoha]

Interesting to hear, that it is not possible to enter Tibet !?!?
Planning a trip from Kunming to Lhasa next year May.
Are the Yunnan-Tibet HW and the Sichuan-Tibet HW off limits for bikes ?
Thanks for more information !!!

[CrazyCarl]

Probably okay to pass if you're a Chinese citizen but in certain times it's impassable for everyone who's not there on a special permit. You can always try but all I'm saying is don't be surprised if you have to turn around.

CC

[NuJiangAmelliott]

I've been a couple times into Tibet (landcruisers) and it has worked out fine. I was trying to get into the upper NuJiang (salween) river valley near Chamdo and got turned around on March 10 (Lhasa riots). From what i've heard, anyone with a permit can get into Tibet right now and 2009 should be fine.

Are you going to go solo? I live in Kunming and am going to go with some Chinese friends to Tibet in June. What kind of bike do you have? how much did you pay for it? I am looking for a bike right now and want to do minimal mods before heading out long distance.

Cheers,
Adam

[ChinaV]

Hi Adam,

Do you know how far north you can go following the NuJiang river? Does the road actually take you into Tibet? I want to plan a trip there this year, but it's hard to find any reliable info on how far north the road goes.

You should look at the QingQi 200cc dualsport for your adventures, the mountains are tough, and the QingQi has a pretty good track record.

Cheers!
ChinaV