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Pakistan - China - Kyrgzstan April 2024

Last post by Kate and Rob « Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:16 am

by Kate and Rob » Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:16 am » in Travel sharing » China travel sharing

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We are currently in India making our way up to Pakistan, for a Karakorum pass crossing April 2024 through China and into Kyrgzstan, in...

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Things to do in Aktau

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by Jonesy » Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:25 pm » in Places » Kazakhstan

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Does anyone have any recommendations for Aktau in February? I'm going to be arriving in the morning after a long train ride from Shymkent and have...

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Does anyone have any recommendations for Aktau in February? I'm going to be arriving in the morning after a long train ride from Shymkent and have...

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Recommended hotel or hostel in Aktau and Aktobe?

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by Justynag » Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:17 am » in Places » Kazakhstan

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Any recommendation for budget accomodation in Aktau? Booking.com options looks miserable in terms of rating/distance

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I second the recommendations made about Mango Hostel and Mangystau Safari tour agency. The Mango hostel is located right next to the sea-side and...
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Motorcycle Mechanic Review - Dushanbe

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by iskender » Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:06 am » in Transport » Cars and motorbikes

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Hi all,

I wanted to share the contact information of a motorcycle mechanic I used in Dushanbe. Andrey has been involved in the bike scene in...

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Thanks for the Informationen,Iskender

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International trains into and out of China

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by andrewm857 » Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:36 am » in Transport » Trains

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I know the Vientiane - Kunming train is finally in service - has anyone seen or heard anything about the other routes? (ie Ürümqi - Almaty/Astana,...

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I’m also interested in the train from Beijing to Ulaabatar. As far as I know, international trains from/to China are still closed.

At least in the...

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gps forbidden in China?

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by Nehale » Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:33 pm » in Outdoor adventures

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When I was in China in 2016, it was forbidden to bring a GPS into the country. I have been searching if this information is still accurate. Is it...

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I have one for paragliding and I have a Zumo for my motorcycle, I live in Beijing.
I think they've given up on that what with phones having inbuilt...

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UK car and driver from KAZ to MON via CHN

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by JonMears » Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:36 pm » in Places » China

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Trust me I’ve done everything I can to research this myself but with no success. Assistance appreciated.

UK vehicle and driver trying to transit...

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I appreciate your response. I had seen that map but I think I saw elsewhere that the only crossing for International travelers is/was way out west....

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