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What’s Special About This Tour?
Cross four high-altitude passes (5,000+ meters) on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Explore UNESCO sites: Dunhuang’s Mogao Caves, Lhasa’s Potala Palace, and Jokhang Temple. Ride the Karakoram Highway and Golmud-Lhasa Highway, two of Asia’s most iconic routes. Witness Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest temple. Cultural immersion in Kashgar’s bazaars and Tibetan nomadic communities.What to Prepare?
Motorcycle permits: Ensure Chinese licenses/plates are arranged in Kashgar (Day 2). Altitude medication: For sections above 4,500m (Days 9–16). Cold-weather gear: Temperatures drop below freezing on the Tibetan Plateau. Tibet Travel Permit: Pre-arranged through a tour agency (mandatory for foreigners).Best Time to Visit
May–September: Optimal weather with clear skies and milder temperatures. Avoid winter (November–March) due to snow-closed passes.Destinations
- Aksu
- Dunhuang
- Hami(kumul)
- Kashgar
- Lhasa
- Turpan
- Xinjiang
Tour Price
Please consult us ！ more people will be more cheaper.
Tour Start and End
Kyrgyzstan-China, China-Nepal
Additional Information
It is not allowed to get driving license above 60years old.
Price Includes
- 1.Tour guide fee
- 2.Custom clearance fee
- 3.All Permits including Tibet
- 4.Chinese license and number plate
- 5.Vehicle examination fee
- 6.Insurance fee for vehicle
- 7.Guiding vehicle fee between Kyrgyz border and Kashgar
- 8.Hotel and Meals fee for guide and driver
Price Excludes
- Hotel and Meal fee for client
- Fuel,parking and toll gate fee for your own car/bike
- Tourist spot entrance ticket fee
- Tip for guide and Other own expenses
This 17-day adventure traverses China’s rugged western frontiers, from the deserts of Xinjiang to the Himalayas of Tibet, culminating at the Nepal border. Experience Silk Road history, Tibetan Buddhist culture, and epic high-altitude landscapes, all while navigating remote roads on two wheels.
Itinerary
Day 1
Kyrgyzstan → Kashgar (Border Crossing)
Cross into China via the Turugart or Irkeshtam Pass, navigating dramatic mountain scenery. Complete immigration formalities before arriving in Kashgar, a Silk Road hub. Explore the Old City’s labyrinthine alleys and vibrant bazaars. Overnight: KashgarDay 2
Kashgar (Licensing/Plate Process)
Finalize motorcycle registration and Chinese permits. Visit the Id Kah Mosque or stroll through the Sunday Bazaar, Central Asia’s largest open-air market. Overnight: KashgarDay 3
Kashgar → Aksu (450km, 6–7 hours)
Ride northeast through the Taklamakan Desert, passing oasis towns like Maralbexi County. Stop at Upal for a glimpse of Uyghur rural life. Overnight: AksuDay 4
Aksu → Korla (550km, 8–9 hours)
Follow the Tarim Basin to Korla, a gateway to the Tian Shan mountains. Detour to Bosten Lake for serene wetlands and birdwatching. Overnight: KorlaDay 5
Korla → Turpan (370km, 5–6 hours)
Descend into the Turpan Depression (-154m), China’s lowest point. Visit the Flaming Mountains and ancient Jiaohe Ruins, a 2,000-year-old Silk Road city. Overnight: TurpanDay 6
Turpan → Kumul (400km, 6 hours)
Ride through the Gobi Desert to Kumul (Hami), famous for its sweet melons. Explore the Kumul Oasis and Hami King’s Mausoleum. Overnight: KumulDay 7
Kumul → Dunhuang (400km, 6 hours)
Enter Gansu Province, stopping at the Mogao Caves to admire Buddhist art spanning 1,000 years. End the day at Singing Sand Dunes for sunset. Overnight: DunhuangDay 8
Dunhuang → Golmud (530km, 8–9 hours)
Traverse the Qaidam Basin’s salt flats and oilfields. Spot wild camels near Aksay Kazakh Autonomous County. Overnight: GolmudDay 9
Golmud → Wudaoliang (280km, 5–6 hours)
Begin the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, ascending to 4,500m. Pass Kunlun Mountain Pass and the surreal Qinghai Lake salt flats. Overnight: WudaoliangDay 10
Wudaoliang → Yanshiping (370km, 7–8 hours)
Cross Fenghuo Mountain Pass (5,010m) and Tanggula Pass (5,231m), the route’s highest point. Watch for Tibetan antelope in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve. Overnight: YanshipingDay 11
Yanshiping → Nachu (230km, 5–6 hours)
Ride past glacial rivers and yak herds to Nachu. Visit Tashi Do Monastery, perched beside Namco Lake (4,718m). Overnight: NachuDay 12
Nachu → Lhasa (340km, 6–7 hours)
Descend into Lhasa via Yangbajing Hot Springs. Arrive early to acclimate to the altitude (3,650m). Overnight: LhasaDay 13
Lhasa (Cultural Exploration)
Tour Potala Palace, the Dalai Lama’s winter residence, and Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s spiritual heart. Wander the Barkhor Bazaar for handicrafts and pilgrim encounters. Overnight: LhasaDay 14
Lhasa → Shigatse (280km, 5–6 hours)
Follow the Yarlung Tsangpo River to Shigatse. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama. Overnight: ShigatseDay 15
Shigatse → Tashizong Town (320km, 7–8 hours)
Ride to Rongbuk Valley, transferring to eco-buses for Everest Base Camp (5,200m). Explore Rongbuk Monastery with unparalleled views of Mount Everest. Overnight: Tashizong TownDay 16
Tashizong → Kyirung (310km, 7–8 hours)
Traverse Pang La Pass (5,150m) for a final Everest panorama. Descend through alpine forests to Kyirung, near the Nepal border. Overnight: KyirungDay 17
Kyirung → Nepal Border (25km, 1 hour)
Exit Tibet via the Kyirung Port, completing your journey. Nepal’s lush valleys welcome you after the Tibetan Plateau’s stark beauty.
Please send us copies(images/photos) of below documents via email:
- (1)Passport, (2)driving license,(3)vehicle registration certificate,(4)passport photo（head shot） of the driver.（5）Four photographs of your car/bike, from the front, back and the right and left sides，（6）Chinese Visa (when you have it).
This is very flexible tour, you can also travel opposite direction along the same destinations, you can enter China from Nepal via Kyirong Pass and Exit from China to Kyrgyzstan via Torugart or Irkeshtam pass.
You can add or delete days or especial activities from the itinerary, services can be adjusted to your own interests, Please contact us via email and let us know your plan, we are ready to offer you the best customized tour!
Please tell us your hotel requests, we will book hotels accordingly, we have 5 star international hotels at bigger cities, 4 star hotels and 3 star hotels, our hotels include breakfast.
We usually include breakfast and exclude Lunch and Dinner, it is for flexibility, but of course our guides and drivers always responsible to show you nice restaurants, you just need to tell your favorites.
