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Cycling the Burma Road
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Cycling the original Burma Road
The original Burma Road is an interesting road to cycle for several reasons. There is of course the historical significance of the road but it is sportive as well. The road is quite a physical challenge to cycle because it crosses thirteen mountain ranges in China alone. Many of these mountain crossings are on tracks with a very poor surface.
Specifically the parts of the road which are not in use as main road anymore often lead through
beautiful forests and mountain landscapes with great views and clean air.
Moving by bike brings one in easier contact with the people living along the road. Mind you they will think you are very special (well actually stark raving mad) because none of the locals will cycle these mountain ranges and especially not for fun and very few visitors will do this unique trip.
A different road
Cycling the road gives a good insight into the road; after a while one can feel if the road one is cycling on is original or not by looking at how the road hugged the mountain and avoided the valleys with its rivers, creeks and muddy flats. The Burma Road has only bridges there where they were really necessary and only a few tunnels in a part of the road that was constructed before as a rail road. The road hugs the mountains quite in contrast to the modern G56 motorway that cuts through the valleys with many bridges and cuts through the mountains with endless tunnels and even the G320 national road that largely replaces the original Burma Road is build in quite a different style.
Four sections
In China the Burma Road can be divided into three sections: section 1. from Kunming to Xiaguan (Dali) of 420 Km, section 2. from Xiaguan to Baoshan of 270 Km, and section 3. from Baoshan to Wanding of 275 Km. The fourth section is in Myanmar and is off limits to cyclers, it leads from Wanding to Lashio and is about 165 Km long.
The Chinese sections can be cycled each in four to five days. The total length is about 965 Km. (On the new motorway it is just over 700 Km).
Accomodation
Also the Burma Road passes through major towns and tourist locations most of the road is through rural Yunnan. This means that accommodation is limited to that what is available and that leads to interesting places to stay that would not normally be the first choice.
Cycling the original Burma Road tour
Burmaroad.online specialises in cycling the original Burma Road. Our experience tells that cycling provides the right atmosphere to absorb the historical significance and physical challenge that the Burma Road offers.
Our package includes among others:
- Guidance & Maps.
- Books & documentation library.
- Technical support.
- Support vehicle and recovery.
- On request motorbike escort.
Contact us for more information.
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One of the best ways to get familiar with the city is to ride the Powell-Mason or Powell-Hyde cable car from Market Street.
The precipitous hills in San Francisco make it a city best explored by public transport. Grab a
Municipal Passport
or go to
our page on busses and streetcars
, Metro, and of course the historic cable cars.
This takes you through Union Square, up over Nob Hill, through Chinatown, down to the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Stop off at Chinatown, the largest Chinatown outside Asia. And if Chinese food sets your mouth watering, there are nearly 200000 authentic Chinese restaurants to choose from.
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One of the best ways to get familiar with the city is to ride the Powell-Mason or Powell-Hyde cable car from Market Street. This takes you through Union Square, up over Nob Hill, through China-town, down to the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Stop off at Chinatown to soak in the unique atmosphere of the largest Chinatown outside Asia. And if Chinese food sets your mouth watering, there are nearly 200 authentic Chinese restaurants to choose from.
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One of the best ways to get familiar with
Market Street. This takes you through Union Square, up over Nob Hill, through China-town, down to the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Stop off at Chinatown
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One way to see the city is on an, a hop-on, hop-off service that offers either 222 prerecorded or live commentary. The route goes over the Golden Gate Bridge, giving stunning views across the city (as long as it's not shrouded in fog!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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One way to see the city is on an, a hop-on, hop-off service that offers either prerecorded or live commentary. The route goes over the Golden Gates Bridge, giving stunning views across the city (as long as it's not shrouded lin fog!!!!!!!!!!!!)
If you’re feeling more energetic, several companies offer bicycle rental. Bla. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge on the wide bike path.
303 Main
One way to see the city is on an, a hop-on, hop-off service that offers either 222 prerecorded or live commentary. The route goes over the Golden Gate Bridge, giving stunning views across the city (as long as it's not shrouded in fog!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
If you’re feeling more energetic, several companies offer bicycle rental. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge on the wide bike path.
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One way to see the city is on an, a hop-on, hop-off service that offers either prerecorded or live commentary. The route goes over the Golden Gates Bridge, giving stunning views across the city (as long as it's not shrouded lin fog!!!!!!!!! !!!)
If you’re feeling more energetic, several companies offer bicycle rental. Bla. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge on the wide bike path. (Right) (Below) And for something completely different. (Left) (Above)Why not several companies offer bicycle rental. Bla Bla. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridgeseveral companies offer bicycle rental. Bla Bla. Golden Gate Bridgeseveral companies offer bicycle rental. Bla Bla. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridgeseveral companies offer bicycle rental. Bla Bla. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridgesee the city on a Segway?
The cost calculation includes: Transport with driver, tour guide/translator, all entry fees that are part of the itinerary, accommodation (XX nights), airport pick-up and drop-off.
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One of the best ways to get familiar with the city is to ride the Powell-Mason or Powell-Hyde cable car from Market Street. This takes you through Union Square, up over Nob Hill, through China-town, down to the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Stop off at Chinatown to soak in the unique atmosphere of the largest Chinatown outside Asia. And if Chinese food sets your mouth watering, there are nearly 200 authentic Chinese restaurants to choose from.
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Stop off at Chinatown to soak in the unique atmosphere of the largest Chinatown outside Asia. And if Chinese food sets your mouth watering, there are nearly 20 authentic Chinese restaurants to choose from.
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The 24-Zig road (二十四道拐, Pinyin: Er shi si dao guai) is named after the 24 bends. Stop off at Chinatown to soak in the unique atmosphere of the largest Chinatown outside Asia. And if Chinese food sets your mouth watering, there are nearly 200 authentic Chinese restaurants to choose from.
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Market day: xxxx
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Web information source suggestion:
In English:
The web-page of Diego Kusak about his father
Steve Kusak
can be found at:
http://airkmg.com
and his page dedicated to CNAC #53 at:
http://cnac53.org
Much more on the
CNAC
can be found on their web page.
In Chinese:
If you’re feeling more energetic, several companies offer bicycle rental. Bla. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge on the wide bike path. (Right) (Below) And for something completely different. (Left) (Above) Why not several companies offer bicycle rental. Bla Bla. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridgeseveral companies offer bicycle rental. Bla Bla. Golden Gate Bridgeseveral companies offer bicycle rental. Bla Bla. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridgeseveral companies offer bicycle rental. Bla Bla. You cant en cycle across the Golden Gate Bridgesee the city on a Segway?
Reading suggestion:
Saga of CNAC #53
Saga of CNAC #53 by flight captain Fletcher Hanks
.
ISBN-13: 978-1418431747
The Saga of CNAC #53 describes the story of the plane now at the Pianma museum and the history of CNAC. It is written by captain Fletcher Hanks who was a friend of Captain Jim Fox who died in the crash of the plane.
A review of the book describes it as follows: "His first-person account of the 1997 expedition (to the plane) provides the foundation of the book, but his background information on, and reminiscences about, CNAC's contributions to the airlift itself are fascinating, often funny, sometimes unsettling, and . . . invaluable".
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