KYRGYZSTAN to CHINA| Peak Lenin, Pamir Highway, Karakoram Highway & Kashgar // The Story of B - E15

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In April 2019 I left Belgium and started a big motorcycle adventure around the world. My plan is: take no highways, ride off-road when possible, wild camp and stay with the locals as much as you can and try to rock climb in every country.
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PAMIR HIGHWAY - TAJIKISTAN - Second highest highway in the world!
The Pamir Highway is not your regular Highway. This highway (if you can call it a highway) crosses Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and has a length of over 1,200 km. It is the only continuous route through the difficult terrain of the Pamir mountains and is the main supply route.
It goes all the way up to a stunning 4655m, being the second highest highway in the world. Some parts are washed away from land slides and rain, flooded rivers, extreme potholes or heavy traffic.
PEAK LENIN - Winter in Summer
Going towards Peak Lenin base camp was quite an experience. I helped out two stranded locals with a broken motorcycle to eventually arrive at the base camp at about 4000m. there, I could enjoy an amazing view of the Peak Lenin and its surrounding glaciers and peaks. I made some dinner and prepared for a cold night. The next morning I was greeted with a thick layer of snow covering my tent and the whole landscape. This server as a fantastic photographies opportunity.
Chinese's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Going back down the valley I go to Sari Tash to prepare for the China crossing. I meet up with 12 other motorcycle riders since crossing China on your own is near impossible. The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region is one of Chinese's most western cities. It's mainly a Muslim occupied region, which the Chinese don't really like, so they suppress them heavily: heavy security, restrictions and ridiculous laws. Consequently, the government doesn't really like tourists to wander around and observe what's happening. Therefore we needed to have a guide and follow a pre planned-itinerary.
KARAKORAM HIGHWAY - Highest Highway in the world
Leaving Kasghar, we start riding onto the Karakoram Highway, one of the most iconic and highest highways in the world, going all the way to the south of Pakistan, crossing several big rivers and high mountain passes.
Special thanks to Constantin for guitar jamming session in the video.
Enjoy,
The Story of B
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Route so far: Belgium through Europe, Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, China, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Australia, ...
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Music:
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[@guyherssens9044]

Man man wat is dit mooi. Genoten tot de laatste second Bert. Bedankt om mij mee te laten dromen.

[@BertBoute]

Met plezier gedaan! 😊

[@livelovelearn1149]

Fan bloody tastic. Heaps good music, sounds like laundry basket jazz.
Love your work.

[@BertBoute]

Hahahaha that's it! That our first album: Loungy loundry beats

[@potskifilms]

I think I must keep writing similar comments, but it really was another great video, amazing landscapes, good folks, and you on a Transalp taking the time to film it all. Shame about the bee sting and yes the music was good and fitted well. Thanks and ride safe!

[@BertBoute]

I really appreciate that! Makes me smile 🙏 thanks! 🤩

[@gafrers]

Another Great video. Beautiful landscapes
Ride Safe 👍👍

[@BertBoute]

Will do, and thanks a lot!

[@mikemoran3348]

Are you still travelling man? Really enjoying your videos

[@mdmahinuddin4412]

Broo That is my dream life.

[@boboneleg]

Nice one, some good roadside repairs for yourself and for others :) Very exciting to ride through China.

[@BertBoute]

I'm always happy if I can return the country's Hospitality by helping out some locals! And that's right, that region of china is quite exciting!

[@nielsje1991]

Ik heb al je afleveringen bekeken!! Diep respect voor je hoe “relax” je alles oplost! Een echt avontuur man! Komen er nog meer afleveringen? Hoe lang ben je onderweg geweest alles bij elkaar? Nogmaals, dikke complimenten voor de prachtige video’s!! Groetjes uit Amsterdam

[@harivan2047]

Cool

[@BertBoute]

Cheers!

[@rifdilrizwan]

Damn it's beautiful! Just wanted to ask when did you do this trip? Was it recently when you went through the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border at Kyzyl-Art pass?

[@iAmSh00]

No new videos? Hope you're doing ok.

[@hughcunningham2366]

Great video. We hope to follow your footsteps in 2024. Which company did you use as a guide?

[@futuregame1880]

Hello, nice video great cut!
I will also do this trip this summer, do you know if the border to kyrgistan is open? It seem as you passed the border at pamir right?

[@benjifrater6077]

love it!

[@BertBoute]

Thanks mate!

[@vollkornbrot1645]

Great video! Looks like an amazing adventure. Pretty dodgy guitar tho.

[@BertBoute]

Hahaha true! 😅

[@masoodiadventure]

which documents required enter china by roaf with motorcycle ?

[@charliem5332]

Damn fine harmonica

[@BertBoute]

Thanks mate! Still learning and progressing a lot tho!

[@cg0008]

"Coast Coast guard! We are sinking!! : Coast guard here! What are you sinking about?

[@BertBoute]

I am sinking about zom vine muziek!

[@Anonim99435]

Nice, any updates?