China - The Nujiang ordeal - Page 5

franki · 08-05-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by krautrock

Great ride, beautiful country and absolutely stunning photos – thank you very much!

Thank you for reading my post

franki · 08-05-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by twintwin

Hi Franki,

When I scroll through your wonderful ride report, I get goose bumps
It remember me the good old time in HK, and the trip in western China, I miss you guys.
Enjoy your trip and say Hi for me to the HK rider community.
When are you coming to the North East US ?
Be safe.
Didier

Hi Didier,

Long time no see. You should come back for a visit in not too distance future. I miss you too. I am sure the boyz & girls here also misses you.

I do have plans to hit the East Coast in 2011. PM me your contacts and may be I will knock on your front door one day

regards to family,

Franki

franki · 08-05-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Eggroll

Welcome back Franki,
I can see , why the KTM 640 adv would do better in these kind of roads.

Big thumber with very strong suspension.
This is Dualsport touring of China!!!!!!! Just Great!

Thank you for posting once again.

Luke

Its always good to be back home, Luke.
With the great variation of road conditions in China, a good quality dualsport bike is best suited for travelling in China. Thus, my interests in KTM.

Looking forward in seeing ya in 2011.

Franki

franki · 08-05-2009, 07:53 PM

The hills are alive with the sound of music.....

Nice vegetation in Binzonglor

This is the narrowest part of the Nujiang gorge and the moisture from the Indian Ocean travels up to here and no more

Road is narrower too

There is a sign marking this narrow part

franki · 08-05-2009, 08:14 PM

We visited one of the Nu tribe village and talked to the folks to learn about their daily life.

Nu trble people are farmers and gatherers. This is a new village built with the assistance from the government. The villagers are very grateful of what the government is doing to help improve their livelihood.

Corn field on the mountaiun side

Corn storage

Heading home after work

There are a lot of Cathlic church in Yunnan and the Tibetan tribe here are mostly Cathlics

The Zongding Church built by a French missionary about 90 years ago.

Mountain stream is so clean and beaitoful here

I found the nicest dirt road in Yunnan and followed it for about 10km

franki · 08-05-2009, 08:26 PM

There is a Tibetan village and a temple at the end of the road

Prayer wheel

BT is a believer of Tibetan Buddhism

Monk tending to his vegetable garden

Daily life in the temple

Hello there

franki · 08-05-2009, 08:33 PM

Typical Tibetan kid, dirty but happy

This one is the dirtiest and of cause its a boy

Are kids lovely? I think so.

A group photo before we go

DRDANTDC · 08-05-2009, 08:51 PM

Great RR guy's, I love to see different cultures and different faces!!

franki · 08-05-2009, 08:56 PM

Morning fog

Farm land after the rain

Taking a picture of myself before heading north into Tibet

The sun is out

Moisture rising from the forest

Zongding Chruch is open on Sunday and many volunteer arrived to help tend to the garden

A tribute to a French missionary

franki · 08-05-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DRDANTDC

Great RR guy's, I love to see different cultures and different faces!!

Isn't that what adventure touring is all about?

DRDANTDC · 08-05-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by franki

Isn't that what adventure touring is all about?

If you are ever in the Seattle area look me up, you have a place to stay.

franki · 08-05-2009, 09:48 PM

Another Nu tribe village

The Road of Death - Cawarong

The road to Cawarong is about 96km and is nicknamed the Road of Death because of the danger hidden.

The road hugs the cliff along the Nujiang gorge and flying rocks like this one always caused danger to people travelling on the road.

This is the widest part of the road

Lowering tire pressure gives better grip and comfort on this rocky road

This is the lowest part of the road by the Nujiang

You can see how difficult it is to build this road

I will be flatten like a pancake if this rock falls on me

Crossing a stream

There is no room for mistake when making a tight turn

Staying on the inside track of the road is a good idea but not always possible.

The avalanche deposits mostly on the inside track. This one has been cleared so it is OK to pass.

The climate is much drier as we venture deeper into Tibet

Steel bridge is built to cross the deeper gorge

Evidence of erosion

A Tibetan Mani pile marks a sacred ground

We found a Tibetan kid interested to become a biker

BT found a healing rock that stops pain on knees. He gave it a try even he has no sick knee.

This is the sacred rock that forms Tibetan words. It looks like mineral deposits to me but in word form

Nature is amazing!

Our little friend has became our tour guide

ChaCha placed between the rocks to pay respect to the presence of Budda

One last look at the Tibetan sacred ground before we move on.

franki · 08-05-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DRDANTDC

If you are ever in the Seattle area look me up, you have a place to stay.

Thanks for the kind offer. I should be Sleepless in Seattle?

beemer boy · 08-05-2009, 11:22 PM

Hi Franki !! After seeing the title and the damage to your bike, was thinking it was a good idea for me to not go there. BUT after seeing your amazing pictures, as well as the knee healing rock, I now wish I had gone.......

russjt · 08-06-2009, 03:20 AM

Awesome pictures ! looks like a great trip , have fun and stay safe .

What was it like crossing into Tibet from China ?

08-05-2009, 08:51 PM	#68
DRDANTDC Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: ENUMCLAW,WA Oddometer: 81	Great RR guy's, I love to see different cultures and different faces!! __________________ KTM 200 EXC trail bike, DRZ 400 ADV bike, ROKON go anywhere bike

08-05-2009, 11:22 PM	#74
beemer boy Oh no, he's gone Asian Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Chiang Mai , Thailand Oddometer: 859	Hi Franki !! After seeing the title and the damage to your bike, was thinking it was a good idea for me to not go there. BUT after seeing your amazing pictures, as well as the knee healing rock, I now wish I had gone....... __________________ If you can't pick it up by yourself, it is not an adventure bike.

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08-05-2009, 07:53 PM	#64
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	The hills are alive with the sound of music..... Nice vegetation in Binzonglor This is the narrowest part of the Nujiang gorge and the moisture from the Indian Ocean travels up to here and no more Road is narrower too There is a sign marking this narrow part

08-05-2009, 08:14 PM	#65
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	We visited one of the Nu tribe village and talked to the folks to learn about their daily life. Nu trble people are farmers and gatherers. This is a new village built with the assistance from the government. The villagers are very grateful of what the government is doing to help improve their livelihood. Corn field on the mountaiun side Corn storage Heading home after work There are a lot of Cathlic church in Yunnan and the Tibetan tribe here are mostly Cathlics The Zongding Church built by a French missionary about 90 years ago. Mountain stream is so clean and beaitoful here I found the nicest dirt road in Yunnan and followed it for about 10km

08-05-2009, 08:26 PM	#66
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	There is a Tibetan village and a temple at the end of the road Prayer wheel BT is a believer of Tibetan Buddhism Monk tending to his vegetable garden Daily life in the temple Hello there

08-05-2009, 08:33 PM	#67
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	Typical Tibetan kid, dirty but happy This one is the dirtiest and of cause its a boy Are kids lovely? I think so. A group photo before we go

08-05-2009, 08:56 PM	#69
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	Morning fog Farm land after the rain Taking a picture of myself before heading north into Tibet The sun is out Moisture rising from the forest Zongding Chruch is open on Sunday and many volunteer arrived to help tend to the garden A tribute to a French missionary

08-05-2009, 09:48 PM	#72
franki ^OP NB Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 1,958	Another Nu tribe village The Road of Death - Cawarong The road to Cawarong is about 96km and is nicknamed the Road of Death because of the danger hidden. The road hugs the cliff along the Nujiang gorge and flying rocks like this one always caused danger to people travelling on the road. This is the widest part of the road Lowering tire pressure gives better grip and comfort on this rocky road This is the lowest part of the road by the Nujiang You can see how difficult it is to build this road I will be flatten like a pancake if this rock falls on me Crossing a stream There is no room for mistake when making a tight turn Staying on the inside track of the road is a good idea but not always possible. The avalanche deposits mostly on the inside track. This one has been cleared so it is OK to pass. The climate is much drier as we venture deeper into Tibet Steel bridge is built to cross the deeper gorge Evidence of erosion A Tibetan Mani pile marks a sacred ground We found a Tibetan kid interested to become a biker BT found a healing rock that stops pain on knees. He gave it a try even he has no sick knee. This is the sacred rock that forms Tibetan words. It looks like mineral deposits to me but in word form Nature is amazing! Our little friend has became our tour guide ChaCha placed between the rocks to pay respect to the presence of Budda One last look at the Tibetan sacred ground before we move on.

08-06-2009, 03:20 AM	#75
russjt Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Land of the long white cloud (New Zealand). Oddometer: 17	Awesome pictures ! looks like a great trip , have fun and stay safe . What was it like crossing into Tibet from China ?