5 fantastic Asian bike adventures to gear up for
- As many countries in Asia open their doors wider to inbound travel, here are some spectacular regional cycling adventures to target
- Thailand, Taiwan, India, the ‘stans’ and mainland China are among the potential destinations for those ready to hit the road
After two long years and counting of restricted movement across much of Asia, the borders are finally reopening and travel is becoming more feasible by the week.
Many people will be looking to make the most of any opportunity to get out and explore again, and to take on an adventure of a lifetime. Luckily, Asia is just the place for serious expeditions, as well as less intense jaunts.
From the high peaks of the Himalaya, through the deserts of the “stans” to the tropical jungles of the equatorial belt, Asia has it all in pannier loads.
Here we take a look at five of the continent’s best cycling adventures for you to aim for in the near future.
Mae Hong Son Loop, Chiang Mai, Thailand
620 to 720km (385 to 445 miles) and road bike tour of seven to 10 days
The curvaceous and extremely hilly Mae Hong Son Loop is a classic northern Thai cycling adventure.
