Tag: Tibet
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Xizang Tibet Cycling Guide 给外国游客的西藏骑行简要介绍。
A short introduction to Cycling in Tibet for foreigners. When foreigners travel to Xizang / Tibet, they are required to have travel permits, to have a guide/car and/or be on a tour, and are restricted to certain areas. This makes recreational cycling and traveling by bike there complicated, very expensive, somewhat frustrating, but worthwhile and…
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Lunang to Basongcou
Lake to Lake D15 I rested in Luliangzhen. A planned rest day and a bad stomach meant I just chilled out in the hotel. The area is bit of a failed cultural theme park. From a landscape perspective, it feels like I’ve moved from the lowlands of a Chinese Welsh valley to the Swiss village…
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SGL LH D12: To Lake Ranwu
Good nights sleep and nice day riding. A slow climb up from 3200m to 4470m and then a quick ride down to 3900m or so. Traffic was not too bad, and the weather remains on our side. Chatting with other cyclists on the road. A 68-year-old doing the G318 fully loaded, putting me to shame.…
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Enter Tibet
D6: was a rest day, organizing my bags and gear, cleaning the bike, and meeting the guide/driver. I enjoy my 4+2, but it’s been me doing the driving and having the flexibility to do my own planning. This is quite different, a regimented itinerary, permits, and a guide with you. It’s also not the cheapest…
