Five nations.
One ride.
Singapore to the Yunnan highlands and back — ~6,000 km through five borders, across eighteen days. A legend in the making.
Can you afford to miss it?
This isn't just a guided tour. It's an expedition — a crossing of five sovereign borders, four mountain ranges, two tectonic plates, and one continuous asphalt ribbon connecting the equator to the high plateaus of Yunnan.
The question isn't whether you can afford to go.
It's whether you can afford not to.
@mrazishere 5 countries. 6,000 km. 18 days. Singapore → Malaysia → Thailand → Laos → China 🇸🇬🇲🇾🇹🇭🇱🇦🇨🇳 #motorcycle #overlander ♬ original sound - MrAZ
Eighteen days. Five phases.
Singapore → Malaysia → Thailand → Laos → China · Yunnan, then home. Six thousand kilometres of asphalt, broken into five rideable arcs — each with its own rhythm, terrain, and weather.
Singapore
- km
- ~50
- via
- Tuas 2nd Link
- temp
- 27–31°C
Malaysia
- km
- ~840
- via
- KL · Penang · Haadyai
- temp
- 25–35°C
Thailand
- km
- ~890
- via
- Hat Yai → Chiang Rai
- temp
- 22–33°C
Laos
- km
- ~230
- via
- Chiang Khong → Boten
- temp
- 15–28°C
China · Yunnan
- km
- ~2,500
- via
- Kunming · Lijiang · Dali
- temp
- 5–20°C
The departure.
Pre-dawn start. Tuas 2nd Link by 6 a.m., the equator behind us. Straight up the peninsula — the first long day on the bike.
- Distance
- ~890 km
- Crossing
- Tuas 2nd Link · 30 min
- Overnight
- Hat Yai · Centara
North through Thailand.
Sleeper train carries us north while bikes ride the truck. Reunite in Nakhon Pathom; push through the central plains; up to Chiang Khong on the Mekong.
- Distance
- ~890 km
- Notes
- Sleeper train · bike trucking
- Overnights
- Phitsanulok · Chiang Khong
Into Laos.
IDP in hand. Across the Mekong via the Friendship Bridge into Huay Xai. Through Luang Namtha to Boten — bike service day, rest before the climb.
- Distance
- ~230 km
- Crossing
- Chiang Khong → Huay Xai
- Overnight
- Boten · Bodhi Hotel
China · the eight days.
Pu'er → Dali → Shangri-La → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Lijiang → Kunming → Jinghong → Mohan exit. Tea country, thinning air, terraces and sky. Pro guide on bike for the entire leg.
- Distance
- ~2,500 km in-country
- Altitude
- up to 3,450 m
- Climate
- 5–20°C · cold at altitude
The homeward ride.
Pu Chi Fa sunrise above the cloud sea. Chiang Mai rest day. Bike trucking south while crew flies. Through KL and home. Finish-line dinner in Singapore.
- Distance
- ~1,800 km
- Notes
- Bike trucking · KL overnight
- Overnights
- Chiang Mai · Hat Yai · KL
The full loop.
Five borders. Five stamps.
Each crossing is a small ceremony — papers, plates, permits, a new SIM, a new country. Scroll to stamp them, or tap a flag.
From the road.
Real rider photos from the route.
Where We Sleep.
Confirmed hotels along the route. China leg accommodation arranged by the guide.
Hat Yai · Thailand · Sun 13 Dec
Phitsanulok · Thailand · Tue 15 Dec
Chiang Khong · Thailand · 16 Dec & 25 Dec · Before and after China
Baan Sakuna Hotel · 12 rooms
Family House Resort · 5 rooms
Boten · Laos · Thu 17 Dec
Chiang Mai · Thailand · 26–27 Dec
Hat Yai · Thailand · Mon 28 Dec
Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia · Tue 29 Dec
Official ride jersey.
Custom Yunnan design, long-sleeve. Available separately — enquire when you join.
What you bring. What you become.
Six months of preparation. Eighteen days of riding. Twelve hours of paperwork. Endless adjustments.
Minimum machine specs.
We will not compromise on what crosses the border with us. A 200 km qualifying ride is required before final confirmation. Underpowered or poorly maintained bikes are a risk to you and the group.
Qualifying ride · T-1 month · 200 km min.
400cc+ recommended
per tank
minimum
tread remaining
all corners
before departure
01 Safety
- ECE/DOT helmet
- CE armored jacket
- Kevlar pants
- Gauntlet gloves
- Ankle-support boots
- Reflective vest
02 Weather
- Waterproof rain suit
- Thermal base layers
- Neck warmer / buff
- Waterproof gloves
- Heated grips (opt.)
- Goggles · clear + tinted
03 Electronics
- GPS unit
- Phone mount
- 20,000 mAh power bank
- Offline map downloads
- Action cam (opt.)
- Universal adapter
04 Tools & spares
- Basic tool kit
- Tire repair kit
- Chain lube
- First aid kit
- Spare levers
- Cable ties · duct tape
Tuas 2nd Link
Bukit Kayu Hitam · Sadao
Chiang Khong · Huay Xai
Boten · Mohan
Documents.
Confirm passport validity (6+ months past return date). Apply for the International Driving Permit through AA Singapore — same-day issue, SGD $20.
Deposit · accommodation · flights.
Registration deposit due. Book all accommodations and flights. Train tickets for the sleeper north. First gear purchases.
Compliance.
IDP in hand. Travel insurance quotes (min $100k medical evac). Final passport check. Telegram group activated.
Bike service · China deposit.
Tires, brakes, chain replaced. China guide deposit due. Book the 200 km qualifying ride.
Gear shakedown.
Dry-run the rain suit. Pack to 20 kg target weight. Test electronics — GPS, mounts, power. Download offline maps + Amap.
Briefing.
Team briefing. Telegram group goes live. GPS coordinates shared. Sleep early. Pack the bike. The road begins.
What it costs to commit.
Priced in USD per motorcycle. Deposit fully refundable until 90 days before departure (15 Sep 2026).
Covers two-way bike trucking, sleeper train, domestic flights, all hotels (double occupancy), Laos border & insurance, China temporary license/plates/insurance, and the eight-day China pro guide. Fuel · meals · personal travel insurance excluded.
Express interest →What's inside this number
- 🇨🇳 China guided tour (8d) $719
- 🇹🇭 Loader service (2-way) ~$250
- 🇨🇳 China fuel (2,883 km) ~$171
- 🇱🇦 Laos agent border crossing $120
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia fuel (out + return) ~$117
- 🇹🇭 Thailand fuel + Laos transit ~$88
- 🇹🇭 Domestic flight Chiang Mai → Hat Yai ~$62
- 🇹🇭 Sleeper train Hat Yai → Nakhon Pathom ~$31
- 🇹🇭 Vehicle insurance ~$26
- Accommodation (9 nights) ~$300
- Personal travel insurance, fuel for SG, meals, shopping not included.
China tour component.
Per motorcycle, varies by group size. The China leg is priced as a guided 8-day package — more riders means lower cost per bike. 15–19 riders confirms our target rate.
Included
- Two-way bike trucking · Hat Yai → Nakhon Pathom · Chiang Mai → Hat Yai
- Sleeper train + domestic flights
- All hotels (double occupancy, breakfast)
- Laos border assistance + insurance
- China temp licence, plates, insurance
- 8-day China pro guide (on bike)
- Curated cultural experiences in Yunnan
Not included
- Meals (hotel breakfast included)
- Personal travel insurance · min $100k medical evac
- Shopping, entrance fees, personal expenses
You ride it.
We support it.
Medical response under 2 hours. Mechanical under 4. 24/7 hotline, sweep vehicle with tools and spares, first-aid trained lead rider, English-speaking medical contacts along every leg, embassy details pre-briefed.
Personal travel insurance (minimum $100,000 medical evacuation) is mandatory. World Nomads and IMG Global recommended.
- < 2hrMedical response
- < 4hrMechanical response
- 24/7Support hotline
- $100kMin. medical insurance
Know before
you need it.
Save these before departure. Verify numbers locally — details correct at time of publishing.
🇲🇾 Malaysia
- Emergency999
- Tourist Police1300-885-007
- SG Embassy KL+60 3 2161 6277
- Address209 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 KL
🇹🇭 Thailand
- Tourist Police1155
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- SG Embassy Bangkok+66 2 348 6700
- Emergency+66 81 844 3580
- Address129 South Sathorn Rd, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120
🇱🇦 Laos
- Police1623
- Ambulance1195
- Fire1190
- SG Embassy Vientiane+856 21 353 939
- Emergency+856 20 5559 9059
- AddressBan Watnak, Unit 4 Thadeua Rd Km3, Sisattanak District, Vientiane
🇨🇳 China
- Police110
- Ambulance120
- Fire119
- Tourist Hotline12301
- SG Consulate Chengdu+86 28 8652 7222
- Emergency+86 1390 807 3562
- MFA Hotline (SG)+65 6379 8800
- AddressLvl 30-01 Yanlord Landmark, No.1 Sec 2 Renmin South Rd, Chengdu 610016
📡 Tour Contact
- Lead rider@MrAZisHere
- PlatformTelegram
Eligibility & Bikes
What bike size or type is required?
There is no strict minimum CC, but this is a long-distance international tour covering ~6,000 km including high-altitude mountain roads (up to 3,450 m) and cold weather in Yunnan. A bike of at least 250cc with highway capability is strongly recommended. Underpowered or poorly maintained bikes are a risk to you and the group.
What riding experience do I need?
You should be a confident, independent rider comfortable with full-day riding (6–9 hours), unfamiliar roads, and varied conditions including mountain switchbacks, cold, and rain. Prior overseas or long-distance touring experience is a strong advantage. This is not a beginner ride.
Can I bring a pillion?
Yes. There are additional costs for the Laos border crossing (+$30) and the China guided tour (+$285 per pillion). Pillions are welcome on all other legs at no extra charge beyond personal expenses.
Can I join as a solo rider without a group?
Absolutely — solo riders are welcome. You will be part of the full group throughout. The only difference is you are responsible for your own accommodation on the non-China legs (the China leg is fully arranged).
Route & Flexibility
Can I join only part of the route?
The tour is designed as a complete end-to-end journey. Partial participation can be discussed — contact us via Telegram before registering. Note that the China leg requires a minimum group size for the guided tour pricing to hold, so dropouts affect everyone's cost.
What if I need to withdraw mid-tour?
If you need to exit mid-tour, you are responsible for your own transport and bike logistics home. The group will continue without you. This is why personal travel insurance (including emergency repatriation) is mandatory.
Do I need to speak Thai, Lao, or Chinese?
No. The China leg has a professional English-speaking guide. For Thailand and Laos, the tour organiser leads the group and handles key communications. For China, install Amap (高德地图) for navigation — Google Maps does not work there.
Visas & Documents
What is an IDP and do I need one?
An International Driving Permit is an official translation of your home licence recognised internationally. It is mandatory for Laos and strongly recommended for all countries on this route. Singapore riders can apply through the AA Singapore — it costs SGD $20 and is typically issued same-day.
Do I need a Laos visa?
Our Laos agent will handle all visa paperwork and border formalities at the Huay Xai crossing. Nothing to arrange in advance — just bring your passport.
Costs & Booking
Is the deposit refundable?
Yes — the deposit is fully refundable until 90 days before departure (September 15, 2026). After that date, deposits are non-refundable as costs will already be committed with vendors.
How does the group pricing work?
The China guided tour portion is priced per group size — more riders means lower cost per person. The base estimate assumes a target group of 15–19 riders ($719 per bike for China). Your final cost adjusts once the full group is confirmed.
What costs are not included?
Fuel (all countries), meals, personal travel insurance, Thailand vehicle insurance, site entrance fees, shopping, and personal expenses. See the Pricing section for full breakdown.
How do I officially register?
Use the 'Register Your Spot' button to complete the Google Form. For questions before committing, reach out via Telegram first. No deposit is required until 3 months before departure.
On the Road
What happens if my bike breaks down?
There is no guaranteed mechanic or support vehicle on this tour. In China, a pro guide will be with the group and will assist where possible. Outside China, the team will do its best to locate a nearby workshop — we will not leave a rider stranded. Most major towns along the route have local mechanics we can reach out to.
What navigation apps do I need?
Install Google Maps for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos. Before entering China, install Amap (高德地图) — Google Maps does not function in China. Offline maps for all countries are recommended.
How cold does it get in China?
Yunnan in December is cold at altitude. Expect -5°C to 20°C — Shangri-La sits at 3,450 m and snow is possible. Bring proper thermals, a heated or wind-blocking mid-layer, and waterproof outer gear. This is the section most riders underpack for.
Are you ready
for the ride?
Send us your details and we'll reach out via Telegram to discuss the dates, your bike, and whether this expedition is the right one for you.






