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This is one of the greatest Hima- city in the far west Tibet, climb Continue the journey to the holy
layas adventures. In four weeks some of the highest passes and city Lhasa, where you have spent
you will travel almost the entire cross some beautiful valleys. In some days to explore the differ-
length of the Himalayas and Kar- the following days this journey we ent lifestyle and existing culture
akorum mountain ranges. On will cross the great Chang Tang of the roof of the world. Monas-
this route, there will be enough (Northern Plateau) into far-west teries and shrines are the centre
time for browsing in the bazaar Tibet through the wildest land on of the religious faith, which plays
of Kashgar, visiting some of the earth. Meeting nomads dwelling an important role in their day
oldest monasteries in Tibet, and in low, black tents, tend flocks of to day life since from thousand
enjoying the magnificent view of sheep and goats as well as herds years. We then travel across the
West Tibet by crossing from the of the yak. Pilgrims of Buddhists, great river trenches of Asia and
elevated desserts of the Chang- Bon, Hindus and Jains all come drop to the subtropical region in
tang to the fearful Taklamakan to pay their homage to this sa- Yunnan Province. You then may
(the Death Sea) with its charming cred mountain. Further within the continue your journey to Myan-
oasis and friendly peoples. The heavily eroded sandstone canyon mar, Laos or Vietnam.
adventure starts at Kirgizstan and valleys of the upper Yarlung Brief Itinerary
border. Our guide will meet you at River are numerous ruins of an- Kyrgyzstan Bordersto China
CHINA 2 WHEELS the border and clear the customs cient cities that once comprised Torugart Pass 160KM to Kashgar
and help you getting your vehicle
Irkeshtam Pass 220KM to Kash-
the kingdom of Guge, temples
plates and driver’s licenses. We in that area are still intact and gar
THE GREATEST MOTORCYCLE will follow the western edge of contain exquisite murals and Day 1 Kashgar
decorative motifs with a history
the Taklimakan Desert to Mazza.
TOUR TO CHINA Then we ride to Ngari-the largest of more than ten thousand years. Ride to Kirgizstan border and met

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