Silk Road & Tibet Bike Rental Tour

Sept.01 - 27, 2026 Fly & Ride

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This is an epic journey for overlanding motorcyclists to ride through China in 27 days.

On this journey through China, there will be enough time for browsing in the bazaar and old city of Kashgar. We will follow the southern silk road on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert to Qinghai plateau, enroute stop at some charming oasis and meet some friendly peoples. Ride across the second largest shifting desert in the world, visit Turpan and UNESCO site Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes...

Venture to the roof top of the world, arriving in lhasa and visit some of the oldest monasteries in Tibet, and enjoying the magnificent view of the Himalayan mountain including several 8000m giants. Meeting nomads dwelling in low, black tents, tend flocks of sheep and goats as well as herds of the yak. We shall ride to the base camp of tallest mountain - Mt. Everest in the world.

We bid our farewells to Lhasa and travel across the eastern Himalayas to Yunnan Province.The ancient Tea Horse Road was once the primary route for goods traveling from China to Tibet and India. Today, the road remains as a unique natural and cultural opportunity. Stopping in some of the most untouched and organically beautiful areas of the region. Observe remarkable cultures in their local environments, and savor the spectacular scenery all around you.

Traverse majestic mountain passes and descend into spectacular valleys of several largest rivers of Asia as you continue down the road towards your triumphant arrival in Dali, the crossroads of culture and business. Finally we have travelled on two wheels the most beautiful part of China.

Brief Itinerary

Week 1 Kashgar Xinjiang

Arrive in Kashgar, Met by Ride China guide, Paper works and driving licenses in Kashgar. Ride from Xinjiang Province to Qinghai Province. We will be stopping at several oasis on the southern silk road, traverse the second largest shifting desert, Taklamagan desert.

Week 2 Tibet

Ride to the rooftop of the world, we ride over the 5300m Tangula Pass, passing the Changtangplateau and reach Lhasa, the holy city of the Tibetans. We ride over the 5200m Gyaula pass to Everest at Rongbuk Monastery. We will be spending some time at Everest Base Camp. This is the ultimate tour of a life time to be able to ride a motorcycle to Mt. Everest basecamp.

Week 3 Lhasa - Eastern Himalayas

We say goodbye to Lhasa and head to eastern Himalayas . We will see Meadow & River alongside of the way. We will still be riding in the gorges of the eastern Himalayas. Great views of the glacier fed lake. Heading to Dé Qìng on route following the Mekong River and mountain. It is very wonderful view. We shall arrive to Kawakarpo Mountain(6740m),the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. The foothills of the Himalayas.

Week 4 Yunnan

Follow the anient tea horse trading route, visit some most charming towns like Shangri_la, Lijiang and Dali, most pupolar tour destinations of China.

Tour starts on Sept. 01, 2026

Kashgar

Tour ends on Sept. 27, 2026

Dali

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Tour cost on a rental bike: USD6000/rider

( KOVE 525X motorcycle, or up grade to KOVE800X )

Fly to Kashgar on Spet. 01, 2026

Fly out from Dali on Sept. 27, 2026

Single room supplement: USD750/person

Ride a Chinese Motorcycle across China

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:

--Motorcycle Rental unlimited mileage

--Three boxes, Phone holder and USB

--Chinese driving licenses

--Tibet Travel Permit

--Third party liability insurance for motorcycles

--Pre departure PDF fact sheet

--Detailed printable PDF road book

--Electronic road book daily

--English Speaking guides

--Support van with limited passenger seats

--First aid kit

--Bike tools and air pump

--Trailer for emergency breakdowns

--Hand picked high quality hotels

--Chinese and Western Breakfasts

--Reliable bike garages and parts purchase

--RideChina T-shirt

--China stickers

--Welcome and Farewell Dinners

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDED:

--Lunches and dinners

--All entry fees to parks and monasteries, etc...

--Fuel and toll fee if any

--All services not mentioned

--Tipping or gratuities to guides and drivers

--Mandatory international travel insurance

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Support van and a trailer on the whole journey

I used Jah and his team rode 8000 kilometers across China starting from Kashgar and ending in Dali. Excellent from the beginning to end. Wouldn't hesitae to use RideChina again. Special shoutouttoTang who drove the support van.

Neil - U.K.

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I rented a KOVE800X from RideChina and joined their Tibet Tour. It was well organized, the bike went smoothly without any issues. The team and local guides were excellent and very helpful.

Tor - Norway

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From start to finish, total professionalism, and all done in a courteous and sincere manner. Trip of a lifetime. My KOVE525X never missed a beat. Jah and his team has been extremely helpful. The tour exceeded my expectations and highly recommended.

Leahna from NZ

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We did the 27 days RideChina tour from Silkroad to Tibet. Jah and the team were absolutely fantastic. The tour is not always easy, some hard roads and long days, but the memories and friendships forged will last a lifetime. Highly recommended for those who love the spirit of adventure and want to experience China in the coolest way possible !

Ken - Ireland

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I took a motorcycle tour with RideChina in September 2024 on Chinese motorcycle KOVE525X, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the start, their communication was excellent—before, during, and even after the tour. The guides were incredibly professional and always ready to help with any questions or needs. Highly recommended !

Daniel - Ireland

GROUP SIZE

Minimum 8 motorcycles

START/FINISH

Kashgar/Dali

DURATION

27 days, 23 riding days, 3 rest days

TRIP GRADE

Advanced Level, challenging roads, hair pin curves and switchbacks, high altitude (2000 - 5100 m) in remote areas，5 -8 hours riding per day with short gravel and unpaved sections. Total distance about 7000 km. Daily rides 220 - 580 Km. Mostly on asphalt roads, highest pass at 5200m, highest overnight at 4300m.

ROUTE

Low to very high altitude (0 - 5100 m) in remote areas，5 -8 hours riding per day. Total distance 16000 km. Daily rides 240 - 560 Km. Mostly on asphalt roads

LODGING

Hand picked high quality hotels

HIGHLIGHTS

✥ Fabled oasis kashgar
✥ Taklimakan desert
✥ Karakorum ranges
✥ Himalayan ranges
✥ Changtag Plateau
✥ Mt. Everest Base Camp
✥Lhasa holy city
✥Eastern Tibet
✥Mt. KawaKarpo 6740m
✥Lijiang world heritage
✥The great rivers of Asia
✥Dali Old City

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