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#12 Re: Were going to ride the rice bowl11-29-2015, 01:14 AM
@kikikillercat We will definitely be going through ningbo. How is Putou Island? Is difficult to get to? How are the ferries? Actually, we will probably be getting to Ningbo about the time you are leaving and we'll be heading in that direction. Any interest in joining up?
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#13 Re: Were going to ride the rice bowl11-30-2015, 01:49 AM
I'm planning to ride South from Ningbo headed for Northern Thailand again. This will be my third trip, having been to Northern Thailand Jan-March 2015 and Jan-Feb 2014.
How set in 'stone' are any of you guys on travel dates. Also how about route/destination?
I'm planning to ride (again) from Ningbo-ish (from 30km outside Ningbo).
Previously I departed January 2015 on my GS headed for Thailand and made it to Chiang Rai in 3 days. I rode the Expressways mainly aside from the first 5-6 hours when I departed Ningbo (I rode through Shengzhou to Yiwu, across the ranges West of Yiwu to Tonglu and then South towards Jainde. Nearing Jiande I rode onto the Expressway and remained on it for the next 42 hours or thereabouts. I missed the Expressway/highway from Xishanuagbanna, so also rode the majority of the old old mountain road from Xishuangbanna to Boten Border Crossing (Mengla). The first 48 hours on the Expressway, I only stopped for petrol and twice I attempted to get some short 30-45 minute power naps - which was not easy as I had a serious case of monkey butt. Those first 48 hours I rode almost without sleep to get to Xishuangbanna, as I didn't want to get off the Expressway unless I had to. I have also ridden a lot of the nearby provinces previously and while there are some very interesting places to see and ride, doing so alone meant this was not a priority. This might potentially different with a group especially for those that have never ridden those locations etc.
I admittedly got lost in Kunming as both my GPS's lost satellites (I assume there are some sensitive installations located there) and ended up wasting 4 hours trying to find my way to the road/highway from Kunming to Xishuangbanna.
I rode alone the last trip and would prefer company this time round. My travel plans are not set in stone, so I'm open to allowing for a more leisurely ride - but honestly northern Thailand is a riders Mecca so my aim would be to sacrifice time spent inside the mainland in preference for more time/days inside the 'land of smiles'.
Not sure if anyone might be interested in riding together for all or part of the trip?
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#14 Re: Were going to ride the rice bowl11-30-2015, 02:04 AM
It's likely to be chilly/cold as other riders have mentioned. However I didn't find it overly so when I departed on my last trip (Ningbo-Thailand). I was however wearing full kit (good quality riding jacket, pants, off-road boots, Shark helmet, very good gloves and GS has heated grips. But I recall last Winter as being somewhat mild. This Winter it has already rained a great deal, and it has gotten colder rather quickly.
My ride down to Thailand was dry all the way down. The ride back (Thailand-Ningbo, I encountered rain for ~2/3 the trip (also completed in 3 days).
I'm even more prepared for this next trip.
BTW OP, what method/who you plan on using to ship/transport your bike(s) to Hangzhou? Worth keeping in mind that Hangzhou bans motorcycles as does Ningbo.Last edited by bikerdoc; 11-30-2015 at 07:20 AM.
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#15 Re: Were going to ride the rice bowl11-30-2015, 03:09 AMLearn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist
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#16 Re: Were going to ride the rice bowl12-01-2015, 05:59 AM
@biker Doc. I was going to ship the bike by train. I've done it before without problems. Great help with the no motorcycle law for Hangzhou. If thats the case I'll find a solution where I ship it to a station outside of the city and pick it up there. That should solve that.
Our times are no set in stone. They are somewhat flexible. Our route is still in the early stages of finding its form. We would appreciate any cool roads in the ningbo area and any roads along the coast that should be taken, even if it means going out of the way for. Also, any cool villages or places that have some extra cultural value to them. Andrea and I don't like touristy places and have a hard time parting with 120 yuan to take pictures of a tourist trap.
I would love to travel together for as long as you want. We will be dilly dallying however and I assume at some point you're going to want to leave us.
What day were you planning on leaving, Biker doc?
That being said, She is kinda excited about the huge statue of guanyin on putoushan.1995 Suzuki Intruder (2005-Present){Canada}
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#17 Re: Were going to ride the rice bowl12-03-2015, 11:50 PM
^ I'm likely looking at departing ~26th December.
I too refrain from the "tourist" sites deemed so by the local populace. Putoushan is one such place. Zhoushan is also an island highly regarded by the locals too, most notably for the 'seafood'. And for farks sake don't eat any 'blood clams' which is a local delicacy served and eaten raw. These harbour a nasty parasite (which is why these were banned in places like SH), not to mention Hepatitis A - but the locals as educated as they are, will poo-hoo any such notion.
Ningbo: It'd be worth spending several days here prior as there is some great riding to be had. Siming Shan and the ranges, Dongqian Hu and the surroundings, Hengxi mountain range, Fenghua hot springs and the mountain ranges, Taohua Dao (peach blossom island) is an easy 90min. ferry ride and worth an overnighter, or at least a day trip (ferry 8 A.M. returning 4 P.M.). Many mountains nearby to ride which would require a 2 day taster to be fair. Actually 3 days would not be enough to get these completed.
The trip: I'd suggest initially riding from Ningbo out thru Shengzhou then South heading towards - outskirts Yiwu via numerous mountain routes (several to choose from), or from Shengzhou head through the mountain ranges to Zhuji. Either route (Yiwu or Zhuji) then ride West through the mountain ranges towards Sanlu then to Jiande. Stay overnight Jiande (this is the cleanest town in Zhejiang (Jainde has received this award from the Zhejiang provincial government numerous times). Jiande is also the town where Nongfu 'Spring' water is bottled (though in reality it's not a spring source). Following day I can lead ride to Daci Yan Si (fantastic hanging temple in mountains) well worth exploring (at the top there is also a lake/dam which one would never know. It's a designated tourist attraction but not a major one. Far less crowds compared to other major attractions - for sure. Nearby is a 1000 year old working village which is still inhabited (hence the term 'working'). Jiande also is next to Qian Dao Hu (1000 island lake) which also provides another option to ride out of Zhejiang from the west side of the lake. A few options at this point.
If riding out West from 1000 island lake is not to ones liking then it's possible to instead include a ride to Lishui &/or Wuyi Shan.
In Fujian province it's worth heading to a little known island, Dongshan Dao, which is attached to the mainland by a causeway. The island has experienced significant development, however it's still quiet, and there are a few white sandy beaches.
I'll post a few photos of these locations (will have to find them).
As for thinking that there's a nice coastal route (like Australia's Ocean Road) following down the edge of Zhejiang into Fujian - unfortunately that's not the reality.Last edited by bikerdoc; 12-05-2015 at 06:26 AM.
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#18 Re: Were going to ride the rice bowl12-05-2015, 03:06 AM
Amazing. I'm totally planning on seeing the hanging temple. and the tip about taohuashan and jiande, the clean city, are really appreciated. We may ride quickly through zhejiang to get to guizhou and guangxi faster. They look amazing and I am really excited about riding around over there. Am I going to be dissapointed?
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#19 Re: Were going to ride the rice bowl12-06-2015, 07:36 AM
just keep in mind in Guangxi the old roads are messed up in many locations, thats why some people hop onto the expressway. old roads are more interesting but getting stuck behind the 100th truck throwing dust and mud,,,,its gets on your nerves! even the expressway from Guilin to Nanning has a nasty 35 k section of broken concrete.
yeah, as Bikedoc said, once on an expressway you dont want to get off and deal with the hasseling possibility at the gate, easier to stay on, but then you feel you have to rush and go fast to keep safe distance from the HUGE trucks.
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