Caravanistan

Does any know of a reliable tour operator in Myanmar who arranges for permit/guides for a self-drive vehicle? I did know one - Burma Senses who I tried contacting, but the emails are now bouncing.

You will need a temp Chinese license, temp number plate and import papers for the car along with an accompanying government recognized agent for the entire time you drive your car in China. I've PM'ed you the contact details of a Chinese company who assist in such endeavors, hope it helps. I'm mysel...

I rode most of that road last summer. Here in (bad) english: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/ride-tales/from-central-asia-to-caucasus-88850 Here in Italian ;-) http://www.sporcoendurista.it/esplorazioni/dallasia-centrale-al-caucaso/ Wow, enjoyed every pic of the log, they speak for themselves...

My application was around Feb-15.

Since you don't possess any old passports, perhaps a self-declaration to this effect would suffice?

Thank you, very helpful indeed.

I hold an Indian passport and the last time I applied for a Chinese Visa, was asked by the agency to produce previous/old passports along, which I did and got the Visa hassle free.

Produce the old passports if you can just to be safer, nothing to lose.