The Great Central Asia Loop via Motorcycle from Malaysia

 General Stuff & Rantings 

1. How I Write My Blogs + A Broken Hardisk While Travelling
2. A Little Break with a Little Errend
3. My Partially Planned Journey with No Secure Route Home
4. My Motorcycle Packing List for A Long Journey
5. My General Info on Motorcycle Travel in Central Asia
6. Staying Still
7. Guide – How to Change AMAP Default Language to English

Part 1 - South East Asia 

Malaysia > Thailand > Cambodia > Thailand > Laos > 

1. Route Info – From Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) to Laos (Boten)
2. Riding Through The South Of Thailand Betong & Yala
3. Breezing Through South Thailand to Pailin – Cambodia.
4. Border Crossing from Ban Padkad (Thailand) to Phsar Prum (Cambodia) with a Malaysian Registered Motorcycle.
5. Passing Time in Cambodia
6. A Quick Run to Chiang Mai from Siam Reap in Four Days
7. Celebrating Songkran in Chiang Mai
8. Redoing the Nostalgic Mae Hong Son Loop
9. Onwards to Chiang Rai and Towards the Laos Border
10. Border Crossing Chiang Khong (Thailand) to Huay Xai (Laos) with a Malaysian Registered Motorcycle in 2024
11. Hiding from Tourist Police in Huay Xai and Luang Namtha
12. Back in Boten the Starting Line to Meet New Friends.

Part 2 - China Via Tibet & Xinjiang 

1. China Day 1 – Border Crossing from Boten (Laos) to Mohan (China) and onwards to Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
2. China Day 2 - Warming up the Engines to Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County
3. China Day 3 - Today’s Mission Get to Dali and Enjoy Dali.
4. China Day 4 - The National Road from Dali to Lijiang
5. China Day 5 - Riding from Lijiang to Shangarila Via Tiger Leaping Gorge & White Water Terrace Scenic Area
6. China Day 6 - Route 214 from Shangrila to Deqen (Meili Snow Mountain Lookout Point)
7. China Day 7 - From Deqen to Zogang. Hitting Route 318 & Entering Tibet Restricted Autonomous Region.
8. China Day 8 - Route G318 Zogang to Ranwu Where The Road Gets More and More Challenging
9. China Day 9 - Route G318 Riding from Ranwu to Nyingchi through Lulang Forest Sea in the High Tibetan Plateau
10. China Day 10 - Nyingchi to Lhasa via new Expressway G4218
11. China Day 11 - A free day In Lhasa Visiting Jokhang Temple & Potala Palace
12. China Day 12 - G318 - G349 Lhasa – Nargarze – Shigatse
13. China Day 13 - G318 - G219 Shigatse – Sagya – Everest Base Camp (Qomolangma National Nature Reserve)
14. China Day 14 - EBC – Lhatse – Xietongmen
15. China Day 15 - G562 - Xietongmen to Xianza County via the Great Northern Route of Tibet
16. China Day 16 - Riding in the Snow from Xianza County – Nagqu
17. China Day 17 - Nagqu to Tuotuohe a little Trucker Rest Town 
18. China Day 18 - G109 Tuotuohe to Golmund
19. China Day 19 – Riding from Golmund to Dunhuang
20. China Day 20 - Getting New Tires in Dunhuang & Visiting the Magao Buddhist Grottoes
21. China Day 21 - Zombie Mode Riding from Dunhuang to Hami
22. China Day 22 - Hami to Turpan Flaming Mountain the Hottest Place in China 
23. China Day 23 – Turpan – Korla – Luntai
24. China Day 24 - Luntai – Akesu with Detour to Kizil Thousand Buddha Grottoes 
25. China Day 25 - Akesu – Kashgar

Part 3 - Central Asia 

Kyrgyzstan > Kazakhstan > Kyrgyzstan > Tajikistan > Uzbekistan > Kazakhstan > Kyrgyzstan > Kazakhstan > Russia 

Kyrgyzstan

1. KEEP MOVING OR DIE !!! Border Crossing from China to Kyrgyzstan via Torugart Pass with a Malaysian Passport & Motorcycle
2. 4 Digit Pin ATM Dilemma in Naryn – Kyrgyzstan
3. A Little Shock when we Lost the Temporary Vehicle Import Permit in Naryn.
4. Almost losing my Passport on the way to Song Kul
5. A local Experience Staying in Yurt Camp by Song Kul Lake
6. Short Ride from Song-Kul to Kochkor
7. Setting up Camp at Issyk-Kul Lake After Barskoon Valley
8. Seven Bulls & Karakol
9. A detour to Jyrgalan and Onwards to Camping by the Beach North of Issyk-Kul
10. Visiting Chon Ak-Suu Gorge and Riding on to Balykchy
11. Riding from Balykchy to Bishkek with a Detour to Burana Tower
12. Applying for a Russian Transit Visa in Bishkek
13. Exploring Bishkek the Capital of Kyrgyzstan
14. Applying for a WISE Credit Card while traveling abroad.

Kazakhstan

1. Border Crossing from Kyrgyzstan (Ak-Zhol) to Kazakhstan (Korday) with a Malaysian Passport & Motorcycle
2. Exploring Almaty on Whoosh
3. Camping at Charyn Canyon
4. Exploring Black Canyon and Kolsay Lake
5. A Daytrip to Tamgaly & Kapchagay
6. The Sub-Trio Group Joining up in Almaty

Kyrgyzstan 

1. Border Crossing from Kazakhstan (Korday) to Kyrgyzstan (Ak-Zhol) with a Malaysian Passport and Motorcycle
2. First Group Camping in Sussymar & a Slight Overdose on Snaps
3. Hungover Ride from Sussymar to Toktogul Lake and Overnight at little Village Karakol Kapa-Ken
4. Going on a 1949 Jeep Tour in Arslanbob the Largest Walnut Forest in the World
5. A Quick Run Through Osh while Picking up GBAO & Border Exit Permit
6. Acclimatizing in Sary-Tash and spending all our Money

Tajikistan 

1. Border Crossing from Sary Tash (Kyrgyzstan) to Murghab (Tajikistan) via Kyzyl-Art Pass with a Malaysian Passport & Motorcycle
2. Murghab to Alichur with a Detour to Shoubulak Solar Observatory
3. 100km from Alichur to Langar but It Took Me 10 Hours + 1 Fall
4. Riding the Wahkan Corridor from Langar to Eshkashem 
5. Breaking down at the Pamir Wahkan Corridor with no reception in the middle of nowhere.
6. Visiting the Afghan Border Market at Kalaikhum & Making Repairs to Bragge
7. Riding from Vose (Near Kulob) to Dushanbe and the Story of Two Horny Donkey.
8. Looking for Motorbike Parts and Other Accessories in Dushanbe
9. Food Poisoning in Dushanbe & Learning the Medical System in Tajikistan
10. Skidding and Falling Inside the Anzob Tunnel of Death.
11. Limping after Anzob Tunnel to Iskanderkul Lake
12. To Panjakant and Giving up on 7 Lakes

Uzbekistan

1. Border Crossing from Tajikistan (Panjakent) to Uzbekistan (Samarkand) with a Malaysian Passport & Motorcycle
2. Playing Chess with the Locals in Bukhara
3. Little Khiva and Daytrip to Ayaz Kala Fortress   
4. A quick stop in Bukhara and onwards to Tashkent
5. The Passing Dream of Samarkand
6. Exploring Tashkent & Motorbike Maintenance
7. Daytrip to Chimgan from Tashkent

Kazakhstan

1. Border Crossing from Uzbekistan (Tashkent) to Kazakhstan (Shymkent) with a Malaysian Passport & Motorcycle
2. The Normal Life of a Traveler from Shymkent to Turkistan to Kyzylorda
3. Troubles come in Threes - Bike troubles from Kyzylorda to Zhezqazghan
4. Exploring Zhezqazghan & Unexpected Boat Trip with new Friends
5. Riding from Zhezqazghan to Astana and Camping in the Steppe
6. Taking a Break in Astana
7. Its Leaking Again – From Astana to Karaganda to Balkhash
8. Getting The Petrol Tank Welded in Balkhash
9. Camping at the Western Side of Balkhash Lake
10. Towards Shu and back to Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek for a Visa Run

Kyrgyzstan

1. Going Camping in Ala Archa & Spending Days in Bishkek

Kazakhstan 

1. Back to Almaty – More Downtime Running Chores
2. Riding to Taldykorgan and Camping at Alakol Lake
3. Down Time in Ayagoz
4. A Mini East Kazakhstan Loop from Oskamen

Part 4 - Russia 

1. Border Crossing from Shemonaikha (Kazakhstan) to Mikhailovka (Russia) with a Malaysian Passport and Motorcycle
2. Motorcycle Closing Season Festival in Barnaul
3. A Little Detour to Belokurikha
4. A Cold Ride to Barsugan Café & Hotel
5. Bel Velentina place in Aktash

Part 5 - Mongolia 

1. Border Crossing from Tashanta (Russia) to Tsagaannuur (Mongolia) with a Malaysian Passport & Motorcycle
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Part 6 - Central China 

Part 7 - South East Asia 

Laos > Thailand > Cambodia > Thailand > Malaysia