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  1. #1 Chengdu to Kunming Trip Plan Ideas and Blue Uniform Issues? 
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    Morning All,

    Just wanted some input on a plan I am making to go from Chengdu to Kunming during October week this year. Have a route pretty much planned and then I started coming across old threads circa 2008 like this one saying that as a foreigner riding West on G218 towards Litang had police causing issues and turning people back. Although this was a long time ago I can't see why the situation would have got any better...on the contrary I expect it could have got worse. I know that When Tom (futianshezhen) and George were going to Tibet this road was not allowed to be an entry point for them, so it makes me think even more that this could be an issue.

    So basically does anyone have some recent experience of this road and whether it is possible to get as far as Litang before heading South to Daocheng and on to Deqen?

    Any and all input much appreciated. And if anyone has any hidden gem roads then please feel free to share also. Similarly, if anyone happens to be planning a similar trip during Oct Week then feel free to pm me to share ideas and see if there is a possibility to hook up for a stretch.

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  2. #2 Re: Chengdu to Kunming Trip Plan Ideas and Blue Uniform Issues? 
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    Just went or or less this way with no troubles
    You might want to give Muli a miss though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zhu View Post

    Just went or or less this way with no troubles
    You might want to give Muli a miss though.

    Will save on petrol, "Walking" but take along a load of spare shoes could run out of time 20.7 days
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    Most of the places you want to go are written there
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  5. #5 Re: Chengdu to Kunming Trip Plan Ideas and Blue Uniform Issues? 
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    Your passport will be checked at checkpoints a lot but you won't have any trouble in any place. I recently did Chengdu - Aba - Litang. Wanted to go Yunnan but takes a lot of time. Be prepared to do a lot of driving. Most roads are amazing, but some rough times, especially if there's landslides. The roads around Danba are amazing, I recommend going down to Tagong too, amazing place and a lovely drive all the way.

    Actually I have a week off during this period. Maybe I can join. Are you going to do a loop back to chengdu?
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