FAQ

Northwestern Sichuan

We will cross mountain passes in our bus that are as high as around 5000 meters above sea level. After an acclimatization period we will stay on the tibetan plateau at a level of around 3,000 – 3,500 meters above sea level for 1 or 2 nights.

Southern Sichuan and Northern Yunnan

We will not cross any very high passes, but we will partly be in mountainous areas between 2000-3000 meters above sealevel

Southern Guangxi

We will go up to 1800 meters above sea level at the maximum. Most of the time we are below that.

Inner Mongolia

We will travel between 1000 and 1800 meters above sea level.

Northwestern Sichuan

In the Chengdu plain, where we begin our trip the weather is warm and humid with frequent rainfalls in summer, around 30-35 degrees Celsius. In the mountain regions of northern and western Sichuan the weather is warm, around 20-28 degrees Celsius during the day and drops down to sometimes below 10 degrees Celsius at night. The sun-rays are very strong due to high altitude.

Southern Sichuan and Northern Yunnan

A comfortable 20-28 Celsius, dropping to sometimes below 10 C at night in the mountains.

Southern Guangxi

In Guangxi the Weather in April is around a mild 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, day and night. There is frequent rainfall but not for long times.

Inner Mongolia

During summer, temperatures are on average a mild 16-27 degrees Celsius. In Autumn temperatures average around 8-15 degrees Celsius.

Northwestern Sichuan

For the Chengdu plain light summer clothing and sandals are appropriate. For the mountains warm clothes and long underwear should be brought as well! Furthermore, wind and rain protection is needed as well as sun protection, best is a good hat and maybe sunglasses. waterproof hiking shoes are best in the mountains. We will not climb, so no mountaineering equipment is needed.

Southern Guangxi

Light summer clothing, rain protection and something with long sleeves to protect from wind. Stable but light shoes for the hikes and excursions.

Inner Mongolia

Despite mild temperatures on average, nights can be chilly, so one warm sweater or jacket should be brought along.

Southern Sichuan and Northern Yunnan

The area we are going to is not a malaria area. Recommended vaccinations are mainly those for Hepatitis A and B. Please see your countries healthdepartments recommendations for Sichuan, Western China for more information!

Southern Guangxi

Guangxi belongs to the malaria areas of China, though there is not very much at the time. Malaria prevention grade1 is recommended. Please consult your countries healthdepartments recommendations for Guangxi South-central China for more information.

Inner Mongolia

No special vaccination recommended

For all the trips

Generally everything can be bought in Chengdu as well as in Nanning, Baotou and all other major cities we come through. Medication that is regularly taken should be brought along from home. An emergency pharmacy with allopathic and herbal medicine is provided by the organisers .

For all the trips

By mobile phone every day, allmost all the time. Only few and quite small areas that we pass through dont have access to mobile phone networks. There is internet access via wifi in the vast majority of our Hotels, though not in every one.

For all the trips

The time difference between mainland western Europe and China is 7 hours in Winter and 6 hours during daylight saving. For the UK it is one hour more, 8 or 7 hours respectively.

For all the trips

Coffee is generally not served for breakfast. Hot water for tea or coffee is always available, coffee can be bought in in coffee shops. Breakfast is generally chinese-style, that is at least rice or millet porridge, steamed bread with and without meat and vegetable stuffing, eggs, pickles are served; usually more items, often including some western style, are included.