Introduction

Some foreign travelers think they could drive in China with an international driving license or a carnet paper. However, even with both of them, it is still not an easy work for foreign people to drive in China, as Chinese government has set strict limits on inbound self-driving tour. Firstly,  before applications are submitted,travel route and time must be confirmed in advance. Once submitted, they cannot be changed.

department, public security department, culture and tourism department and many other relevant departments. Only when all of them approve the application can you obtain a temporal driving license and a temporal license plate.There are a lot of things we should do, and they usually cost several months. 

In view of that, you need a reliable Chinese travel agency to make all preparations for your tour. And it will arrange a credible tour guide or escort to help you. Before your arrival, you just need to send all the necessary files to him/her. When ready, he/her will connect you and pick you up at the customs on time. In addition, according to the relevant regulations in China, you also need a local guide to accompany you for the whole trip. He will be not only your interpreter but also your personal assistant.  

Real North Adventure, a reliable travel agency, has long been expert in the inbound tourism. When you are looking for an inbound tour in China, Real North Adventure can be your top priority.

What papers are required to drive through China:

- Vehicle: - vehicle papers, 4 photos from all sides with clearly readable number plates, certification, insurance, as well as all details such as color, serial numbers, engine details, producer, type, value of the vehicle (upon entering China, your vehicle will be estimated in value and you have to leave a deposit which will be refunded upon exiting China)

- Participants: Passport and visa, individual insurance (must cover China), 5 passport photos of the driver/s, national and international driving license, personal details​

The most important border crossings to and from China are:

- Mongolia: Erenhot (Zamin-Uud) - Inner Mongolia

- Laos: Mengla (Mohan) - Yunnan

- Vietnam: Hekou (Kim-Tan) - Yunnan

- Kazachstan: Ergongzhen (Qoqek) -Xinjiang / Mohu (Emuchang, Xoproc) - Xinjiang

- Kyrgyzstan: Irkeshtam - Xinjiang

- Pakistan: Khunjerab Pass - Xinjiang (Karakorum Highway)

- Nepal: Zhangmu (Dram, Khasa) - Tibet

- Myanmar (Burma): Ruili (Muse) - Yunnan

​There are two tour plans for you: