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International trains into and out of China

Last post by meithecatte « Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:56 pm
Posted in Trains
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by andrewm857 » Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:36 am » in 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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Last post by meithecatte
Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:56 pm
gps forbidden in China?

Last post by litesport « Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:42 pm
Posted in Outdoor adventures
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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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Last post by litesport
Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:42 pm
Motorcycle Mechanic Review - Dushanbe

Last post by iskender « Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:06 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes

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

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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Last post by iskender
Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:06 am
UK car and driver from KAZ to MON via CHN

Last post by JonMears « Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:55 am
Posted in China
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by JonMears » Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:36 pm » in 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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Last post by JonMears
Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:55 am
Turkmenistan re-opening Q&A

Last post by sebhoff « Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:09 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan
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by FelipeGonzalez » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:17 am » in Turkmenistan
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Hi there!

Does anyone have official information on when Turkmenistan will open? I see tours that start in October 2022

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Still a bit too risky for my taste, I guess…
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Last post by sebhoff
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:09 pm
Embassy reports: Russian Visa in Tashkent

Last post by liberspirita « Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:34 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by nollers » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:33 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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16 september 2013

I'm traveling on a swiss passport. Went to Russian embassy on monday at 09:50. A crowd was waiting in front of the door and I...

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do you mean that for someone driving a car, it is possible to get a transit visa in Tashkent?

and if driving a motorbike?
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Last post by liberspirita
Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:34 pm
Tashkent into Kazakhstan by bus

Last post by sah10406 « Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:55 pm
Posted in Other transport

by sah10406 » Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:55 pm » in Other transport

I was getting contradictory information online about whether there are daily international buses from Tashkent into Kazakhstan, so I have done some...

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Last post by sah10406
Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:55 pm
7 lakes trip early december

Last post by Lullies « Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:37 pm
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing

by Lullies » Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:37 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing

Dear all,

I am planning to go to the 7 lakes / Fann Mountains, leaving from Dushanbe on December 1st, 2nd or 3rd. I am looking for co-travelers to...

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Last post by Lullies
Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:37 pm
Recommended hotel or hostel in Aktau and Aktobe?

Last post by dina.lowe « Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:33 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by Justynag » Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:17 am » in 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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Mango hostel is great I concur! The lady is very sweet and eager to help. The location is perfect, there’s a big grocery store and a ATM right next...

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Last post by dina.lowe
Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:33 pm
Things to do in Aktau

Last post by dina.lowe « Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:26 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by Jonesy » Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:25 pm » in 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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Hi,
I’m in Aktau right now, truthfully the best thing to do is just walk along the coastline, there’s a nice path going along the beach. Other than...

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Last post by dina.lowe
Wed Nov 29, 2023 12:26 pm
April 2024: Aral Sea Tour from Nukus

Last post by sah10406 « Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:00 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by sah10406 » Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:00 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Planning ahead, looking for 2 or 3 people to join me on this 3-day 2-night Aral Sea and Barsa-Kelmes tour in mid-April:

I am happy to look at...

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Last post by sah10406
Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:00 am
Crossing Turkmenistan by train (UZ - IR, March/April 24)

Last post by sebhoff « Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:06 am
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing

by sebhoff » Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:06 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

I (German, male, 55, solo traveller) am currently considering my options for crossing Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan to Iran some time towards the end...

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Last post by sebhoff
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:06 am
Difference between Outbox and Sent Messages?

Last post by sah10406 « Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:02 pm
Posted in General
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by sah10406 » Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:17 pm » in General

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If an outgoing PM is in my Outbox rather than my Sent Messages, has it not been sent? If it hasn't, why not, and how do I send it?

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I'm pretty sure he's asking about PMs sent here.

Those sit in your outbox until the person you're messaging logs on and reads it.

Thanks.

Yes, I...

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Last post by sah10406
Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:02 pm
Visa apply for Taiwan holder

Last post by moni « Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:12 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by YYing » Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:58 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hello , I want to ask if anyone can help or have informations about visa Taiwan passport holder enter Kyrgyzstan.. 8 of April try for on-line e visa...

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I also apply for Kyrgyzstan evisa for two groups from Hong Kong. It is not difficult. You just need to get an LOI from a travel agency. That's all....

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Last post by moni
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:12 pm
Almaty- Bishtek car hire

Last post by Adamtiffany « Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:29 am
Posted in Kazakhstan

by Adamtiffany » Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:29 am » in Kazakhstan

Hi guys,
Trying to hire a car (self drive but open to drivers if necessary ) to drive from almaty- saty/charyn canyon-karkara- issyk- kul lake and...

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Last post by Adamtiffany
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:29 am
Current travel/safety conditions in Afghanistan

Last post by ziggytwoshoes « Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:40 am
Posted in Afghanistan
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by disparate » Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:34 am » in Afghanistan
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Hey folks!

I've been dreaming of travelling to Central Asia for three years now, and I'm finally doing it, I fly to Bishkek on Sunday....

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Thank you very much Liberspirita. I assume this information is pretty solid?
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Last post by ziggytwoshoes
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:40 am
Pamir Highway - Dushanbe to Osh | Early to mid December.

Last post by MitternachtCowboy « Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:24 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by MitternachtCowboy » Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:24 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello everybody!

I will be travelling to Dushanbe in a couple of days and I'm planning to start the Pamir highway between the 5th and 10th of...

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Last post by MitternachtCowboy
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:24 am
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:15 am
Posted in General
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by OWNER » Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am » in General
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Hello colleagues!
I want to share my impressions over the years of travel. Perhaps someone will recognize familiar places. If you have saved a photo...

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Balkhash lake. Eastern part, southern coast. Wild places with little civilization. )) Several hundred kilometers from Almaty.
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Last post by OWNER
Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:15 am
After 7 years of traveling the Silk Roads, I've made an interactive map of the routes

Last post by intofarlands « Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:12 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by intofarlands » Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:22 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello fellow silk road explorers,

We've just returned from an overland stretch across Asia, Aktau on the Caspian to Wenzhou in eastern China, nearly...

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Many thanks, Moni! I really appreciate your feedback. It's been an incredible journey, and blessed to be able to continue doing it with little ones!

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Last post by intofarlands
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:12 pm
New Bradt guide coming in February 2025

Last post by sah10406 « Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:04 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by sah10406 » Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:04 am » in Uzbekistan

Edition 4 of the Bradt guide to Uzbekistan will be published in on 7 February 2025, according to Amazon:

There are only a few minor updates to...

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Last post by sah10406
Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:04 am
Group to transit from Kyrgyzstan / Tajikistan through China to Nepal in 2024

Last post by FarEastRider « Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:52 pm
Posted in China travel sharing
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by FarEastRider » Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:00 pm » in China travel sharing

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I am planning to travel from Switzerland to India with my motorbike, starting in April 2024.
I intend to cross China in the beginning of July 2024...

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Hello everyone

Here is an update from my side:
Yes, I am still planning to do the trip.
This is my timeline for the trip in 2024:

April :...

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Last post by FarEastRider
Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:52 pm
Importation temporaire moto

Last post by Lutnistas1969 « Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:04 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 1
by Moultipass » Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:08 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Bonjour

Quelqu'un aurait des infos sur le délai maximum d'importation temporaire de moto au Kazakhstan ?
Merci

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Bonjour

Quelqu'un aurait des infos sur le délai maximum d'importation temporaire de moto au Kazakhstan ?
Merci

ここは英語のフォーラムです ;)

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Last post by Lutnistas1969
Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:04 pm
Advice on 25 day itinerary - Bukhara to Bishkek

Last post by willemspie « Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:24 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by alezev » Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:22 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi there

My wife and I are planning an overland trip through Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan from the end of May to late June next year. We...

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The CBT can arrange it locally. You can do day hikes by yourself. Beware if you go trekking to the Holy Lakes, Friendship Pass (sometimes also called...

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Last post by willemspie
Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:24 pm
Uzbekistan trip report oct-nov 2023

Last post by siskadh « Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:17 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan

by siskadh » Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:17 pm » in Uzbekistan

Hi all

Back from 3 weeks Uzbekistan and wanted to share our experiences:
Overall
- Very safe country, super friendly & honest people
- English is...

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Last post by siskadh
Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:17 pm
Uchkuduk road: Navoiy to Nukus?

Last post by siskadh « Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:05 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by karenandmike » Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:02 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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hi all. does anybody have any info re this possible road.
navoi to uchkuduk and then on to nukus??
we will just be one vehicle though with 4 wheel...

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Hi all, we drove this road with a rental car (sedan no 4x4) end of October this year.
We didn't see any manned checkpoints on the whole road (or in...

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Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:05 pm

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