Destination Long Tieng in Laos , the Most Secret place on Earth during the Vietnam War. CRF250L
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- Опубліковано 16 лис 2024
- Riding my Honda CRF250L to one of the most historic places in Laos, Long Tieng , Some History In 1962 the CIA first set up a headquarters for Major General Vang Pao in the Long Tieng valley, which at that time had almost no inhabitants.[4] By 1964 a 1260 m runway had been completed and by 1966 Long Cheng was one of the largest US installations on foreign soil.
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First day I rode to Songkeo in Xaisomboum province which is the newest province in Laos #18 , and you can see the effects of the Copper Gold Mines and the cash inflow. Roads to get here are pretty rough.
Day 2 I had to pass by the Phu Kham Copper-Gold Mine , wow what a site. Some really rough sections but overall the views are spectacular.\
Riding the Honda CRF250L is really awesome on these rough roads.
Special Thanks to Lincoln & Doug who invited me to ride with them for a few hours, these guys are serious off roaders.
I would like to dedicate this video to a good friend who just passed away a few days ago. Kim Fripp , Olympian always with a big smile and positive attitude. Rest in Peace
I am thrilled to have found your channel. I am happy to see the city of Long Cheng where I was born. I was hoping to visit someday because I heard so much about it . Thanks for sharing
It’s a beautiful land. 👍🏻
The Aussie that makes the "Now in Lao" has a video on the city , made about a year ago. I was at Udorn RTAFB '68 to '69 during the war, our aircraft were talking to "road-watch" teams, probably your relatives!
15:27 Nice setting for your accommodation.
Nice Clean Resort , hopefully back in November
Incredible scenery, all those trucks would have a detrimental effect on a dirt road, must be a nightmare when it rains, I'm guessing impassable. Thanks for posting
Definitely in the rainy season some sections will be definitely difficult. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comments
Nice VDO, thank you for sharing
Thank you for the comment, much appreciated
Thanks for the effort🙌👍
Wondered how it looked
Now, this great add on to my files.
Thank you
Great video Mike, certainly looks very isolated, lots of trucks, I reckon I would enjoy it 😁
Thanks Gavin, those mines have over 700 trucks!!!
Truckers delight!!
Cool spot. I was one of the first if not the first to ride in there about 10 years ago.....
very cool, my first time about 5 years ago on my NC , the Army checked us out on the way there and then asked us not to take photos on the runway !!! Things have changed a lot , but still an awesome experience in my opinion.
Hi, great vid!
Did you need any special permission to go to Long Tieng? Special documents?
There used to be but for the last several years no issues.
Thanks for watching and appreciate the comments.
No special permissions
@@mikefreeriderAsia
Thanks 😊
any insights to the security situation travelling around via motobike or pick-up truck? US State Dept gives warnings (realizing all of that must be taken with lots of salt) talk of unrest and crime etc..
Well to take a truck into Laos is much better than a car and the paperwork is quite easy. Taking a motorcycle across will take the use of an agency but they are easy to find or you can message me and I can find one for you.
As far as safety I would say that Laos is one of the most friendly countries in Asia, I have traveled there alone several times without any issues at all. People have always been helpful.
Okay I'm chuckling a little bit I actually lived in Seattle for 3 years and I think it was definitely more dangerous living there than living in Thailand or Laos.
Thanks for sharing Mike. Question: Trail ride at the end of the video... was it to get someplace in particular ? It seems like a strange way to relax at the end of a days ride, if you were doing it just for the sake of a trail ride. Cheers.
thank you for watching, we' were actually looking for a viewpoint to get a better view of the valley below. Some sections turned out pretty knarly but being dey it was ok. Ride Safe
Nice video Mike
Those are very encouraging words thank you very much. Looking forward to catching up with you or at least try!!!555
Good video Mike. A lot of hard work editing videos. Takes hours. I was in Long Tieng last month, 14-February, Royal Enfield Interceptor and Honda Rebel :) Feels like you're driving on water skis on the dust with the Rebel's fat 130-16 front tire. But it was fun, very fun :)
Did you need any special permission?
@@jackstarr4726 Nope. That was the only place in the whole of Laos where a pretty friendly police wanted to see my passport, that's all. Choose and pick, a lot of dust or mud :) Expect to drive slowly and it'll be fine
Great video Mike and nice editing. I especially liked the graphics you added about the mine, and the historical photos of the air base. Good job. How long did it take you to edit and complete it?
I’m struggling now. My SD cards are all full. I keep editing and transferring to the phone which is almost full. Had to delete all my physical music on the phone to make more space! It’s a tough slog. And then guess what, only 6 people watch the full video 😂😂😂
Each video takes approx 10 hours of editing , I'm getting more comfortable but it takes a lot of energy, appreciate your comments and Thanks for Watching
@@mikefreeriderAsia 10 hours! Oh my word. One of mine took 5 and I nearly lost the plot.
Laos is a very beautiful country but the Laos governments need to improve their way of life fixing all roads everything else this is 21 century still a very poor country hoping one day Laos country will greatly improve
Agree 💯%
What bike do you use buddy? where its your NC750x?
My NC750X is resting, the roads in Laos are much rougher than Thailand, the CRF250L is much more nimble and lighter and as an off-road suspension which is perfect for the pot holed roads . Also it's easier to find parts in Laos for this model.
You will see in future videos from my trip some of the challenges of motorcycle touring in Laos
I born in this place
Should have seen 54 years ago
Thanks for watching, but I'm also searching on how they built this runway and facilities as it's in a remote area , must have been a huge undertaking
I wonder if anyone can give me a tourist in long cheng
Could you please clarify your question because I'm not sure 100% what you're asking.
Long Chieng not Ling Tieng
@@hmoobfresno5979 Long Tieng g.co/kgs/PbNyQtj
For all the gold they have extracted and they didn't even bother to build better roads. 😞
If you go to the capital of this province Xaisombon , you can see the extravagant money that the local has spent on government buildings but nothing much for the local people.
Corruption at its finest!