China - The Nujiang ordeal

franki · 07-19-2009, 05:11 AM

This is my third trip to the province of Yunnan within 12 months. Yunnan provides the many diversity of landscape and cultures from different minorities which keeps drawing me back for more. Again, I am travelling with my buddy “Boundless Traveller” which I shall call him BT from then on.

We left our bikes in Yuxi City last time, so we have to go back there to pick up the bikes. As usually a bit of maintenance work on the bikes and some improvement on the setup is required.

I patiently awaits my turn when the mechanic is working on BT's KTM 640 ADV.

A group of bikers from Yuxi decided to escort us to our next stop Chuxiong since we started off on a weekend.

We found a nice place for lunch and a nice spot to park our bikes too.

Chinese love to try get their lunch money before food arrives on the table

Since it is a full day's ride to Chuxiong, we decided to have a light lunch

mcc66 · 07-19-2009, 06:23 AM

Looking forward to another great ride report Franki, thanks as always for posting.

mcc66

Questor · 07-19-2009, 06:47 AM

Very cool.

I love seeing the landscapes of China, and you are also able to tell us about the people who live there.

I'll be sure to follow this Ride Report with great interest.

Q~

franki · 07-19-2009, 07:14 AM

This is some of the roads we ride on.

Riders in the field

One of the screws on my bike broke and I have to get it fixed. Paying is always a painful thing to do.

franki · 07-19-2009, 07:29 AM

There is a very old town 80km outside of Chuxiong call Heijing.

BT confirmed that 8x8 is better than his KTM

Folks in Heijing put green power in front of fossil power.

And it looks cuter than a hunk of metal too.

Lucky charms are being sold at a local hair salon. I did wonder why one need one when they go for a hair cut.

franki · 07-19-2009, 07:37 AM

Guest house is available and mostly inhabited by backpackers.

Carved wooden panel doors indicate Yunnan is a timber producing province.

Making art out of candy is a little kid's delight

Old lady accepting needle works by the street stall

This shop owner believes luck is more important than brand loyalty.

franki · 07-19-2009, 08:20 AM

It rained in the morning but stopped when we get on the road. Weather god has been kind to us.

An old carpenter going to work

School is out

Sand stone wall

Sand stone mansion

Kid surrounded by sand stone

franki · 07-19-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcc66

Looking forward to another great ride report Franki, thanks as always for posting.

mcc66

Thanks for your kind support from down under

franki · 07-19-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Questor

Very cool.

I love seeing the landscapes of China, and you are also able to tell us about the people who live there.

I'll be sure to follow this Ride Report with great interest.

Q~

Stay cool, this is going to be a long one. I am leaving for Yunnan again in a few days. I hope I can post 1/4 of the trip before my departure.

franki · 07-20-2009, 07:49 AM

Shot a few monochrome pix for old time feel

franki · 07-20-2009, 08:04 AM

Old stone mills used as a garden decoration gives a peaceful feeling

Corner of the garden

Stone mills

Aged piller

Fei Lai Temple

franki · 07-20-2009, 08:08 AM

Heijing Gate

Giant baskets

Acient Google Earth

franki · 07-20-2009, 08:22 AM

We rode north to Dali with rain following us the whole day.

One way to self portriat

I think this is the only picture we took when we are both riding.

By the time we arrived Dali, rain has entered into my penniers. Lucky all my stuff were wrapped in plastic bags, so only need to dry out the boxes.

The rain stopped and I am in relax mode

Feeling hungry, we looked for food

Freshly made noodles are sold to folks to bring home for dinner

Char grilled 'Baridos'?

Flower stall

Dali people are mostly Bai tribe people.

franki · 07-20-2009, 08:26 AM

The rain starts again

This is the famous Foreigner Street filled with shops and hostels for backpackers.

Main strip of Dali Old Town

Market on a rainy day

franki · 07-20-2009, 08:34 AM

Then we decided to visit our friend who owns a Bar/Restaurant to get some free food

Entrance

Lounge area

Upstairs restaurant area

Cosy private room

Open floor area

Ohhh... the food is very good too. I love the Yunnan coffee. The place is called Tai Bai Lou on Foreigners Street.

07-19-2009, 05:11 AM	#1
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	China - The Nujiang ordeal This is my third trip to the province of Yunnan within 12 months. Yunnan provides the many diversity of landscape and cultures from different minorities which keeps drawing me back for more. Again, I am travelling with my buddy “Boundless Traveller” which I shall call him BT from then on. We left our bikes in Yuxi City last time, so we have to go back there to pick up the bikes. As usually a bit of maintenance work on the bikes and some improvement on the setup is required. I patiently awaits my turn when the mechanic is working on BT's KTM 640 ADV. A group of bikers from Yuxi decided to escort us to our next stop Chuxiong since we started off on a weekend. We found a nice place for lunch and a nice spot to park our bikes too. Chinese love to try get their lunch money before food arrives on the table Since it is a full day's ride to Chuxiong, we decided to have a light lunch

07-19-2009, 06:47 AM	#3
Questor More Undestructable Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Idaho Falls. ID. USA Oddometer: 3,546	Very cool. I love seeing the landscapes of China, and you are also able to tell us about the people who live there. I'll be sure to follow this Ride Report with great interest. Q~ __________________ Ride Reports: National Parks Tour 2008 Trans-America Trail 2009 Continental Divide Trail 2009 Alaska 2010 Empty West 2011

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07-19-2009, 06:23 AM	#2
mcc66 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: forrestfield, western australia Oddometer: 196	Looking forward to another great ride report Franki, thanks as always for posting. mcc66

07-19-2009, 07:14 AM	#4
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	This is some of the roads we ride on. Riders in the field One of the screws on my bike broke and I have to get it fixed. Paying is always a painful thing to do.

07-19-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	There is a very old town 80km outside of Chuxiong call Heijing. BT confirmed that 8x8 is better than his KTM Folks in Heijing put green power in front of fossil power. And it looks cuter than a hunk of metal too. Lucky charms are being sold at a local hair salon. I did wonder why one need one when they go for a hair cut.

07-19-2009, 07:37 AM	#6
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	Guest house is available and mostly inhabited by backpackers. Carved wooden panel doors indicate Yunnan is a timber producing province. Making art out of candy is a little kid's delight Old lady accepting needle works by the street stall This shop owner believes luck is more important than brand loyalty.

07-19-2009, 08:20 AM	#7
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	It rained in the morning but stopped when we get on the road. Weather god has been kind to us. An old carpenter going to work School is out Sand stone wall Sand stone mansion Kid surrounded by sand stone

07-20-2009, 07:49 AM	#10
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	Shot a few monochrome pix for old time feel

07-20-2009, 08:04 AM	#11
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	Old stone mills used as a garden decoration gives a peaceful feeling Corner of the garden Stone mills Aged piller Fei Lai Temple

07-20-2009, 08:08 AM	#12
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	Heijing Gate Giant baskets Acient Google Earth

07-20-2009, 08:22 AM	#13
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	We rode north to Dali with rain following us the whole day. One way to self portriat I think this is the only picture we took when we are both riding. By the time we arrived Dali, rain has entered into my penniers. Lucky all my stuff were wrapped in plastic bags, so only need to dry out the boxes. The rain stopped and I am in relax mode Feeling hungry, we looked for food Freshly made noodles are sold to folks to bring home for dinner Char grilled 'Baridos'? Flower stall Dali people are mostly Bai tribe people.

07-20-2009, 08:26 AM	#14
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	The rain starts again This is the famous Foreigner Street filled with shops and hostels for backpackers. Main strip of Dali Old Town Market on a rainy day

07-20-2009, 08:34 AM	#15
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	Then we decided to visit our friend who owns a Bar/Restaurant to get some free food Entrance Lounge area Upstairs restaurant area Cosy private room Open floor area Ohhh... the food is very good too. I love the Yunnan coffee. The place is called Tai Bai Lou on Foreigners Street.