I'll start in South West China in around Feb if I decide to go ahead with this idea - I'm here already, teaching. The title just about says it all, guys... any ideas?
DJJ said:2. Hopefully you can speak Chinese, it's almost essential to know the local language when you're out in the countryside.
3. Get the best set of maps that you possibly can. You can buy good quality maps on the Internet, and also get some local maps as well. Don't expect the locals to make any sense of your maps, but it's a huge help if you are able to ask (in Chinese) "which way to ***?", "where's the nearest YY.
4. Make sure you're bike is prepared as well as possible (tyres/paniers/spares etc), and consider carrying camping gear in case you can't get to the next town.
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