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== How-to ==
The famous ''Thumb'' gesture used in most countries to indicate you want a lift is not fully understood in China, and although it will still work, will probably wont be very effective. For Chinese this gesture Is more readily understood as meaning "good" or "OK" so drivers will probably not think of stopping. The most common signal to ask a vehicle to stop is to outstretch your arm and gently wave the hand up and down, but this isn't the most recommended way to hitchhike.
* ''[[User:lukeyboy95|lukeyboy95]] had a fantastic time hitchhiking in March 2013. Not without its dramas, but no adventure is. I kept to the Western fringe, avoiding most cities. I had a sign that read de-bien-che, in characters, and this was mildly understood by some. Roads are excellent, fast and new, and distances can be very large. I beat my record, at 1200km in one day in the North West region. Big cities are a total horror, try and get trains out where possible. Have your little list of phrases ready to point at, it isnt rude. The Chinese are spirited people, and connecting with them wasnt a problem. If they look like taxi drivers, or a little hard up, reiterate that you cant pay money for the ride. One thing of note was that at the border with Krygyzstan, the immigration police wouldn't let me past unless I was in a taxi. A little overnight protest outside their spanking new offices brough results, and the next day they put me in a pick-up. An interesting border, and be careful with this. In general I found the police enormously helpful, kind and well meaning. On two times, they put paid for a train for me, drove me out to the highway, even gave me money and invited me into their homes. China holds many adventures for the the hitchhiker! ''
== Resources =={{nomadwiki}} === Maps ===
[[File:Amylin-luoping-china-1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[[User:Amylin|amylin]] in the province of [[China]].]]
Note: Be aware of Chinese maps - sometimes they are developed for the (often quickly changing) future! They show highways which are not yet existing, or they having wrong distances between cities. Its always good to have two or three maps (the province maps as well) and then search for the truth in the middle.
== Border Crossing ===== To [[Kazakhstan]] ===* Multi-border points are Khorgos, Dostyk, Kolzhart, Bakhty, Maykapchagay (2010). '''Khorgos''' border crosing: the only allowed way to cross border is by bus. Buses are paid, but [[User:z-z-z88|z-z-z88]] ([[User talk:z-z-z88|talk]]) managed to get a free ride without seat from China to Kazakhstan in 2016. In China without bus ticket you are not allowed even approach border, but bus leader can take you through these pre-border checkpoints. Border is very serious: dogs, watchtowers, barbed wire, walls, soldiers, about 4 checkpoints between countries, scanners, walls, walls... Crossing border takes about 2-3 hours. It looks like border between worlds and it really feels like that from the cultural point of view. === To [[Kyrgyzstan]] ===* [[Irkeshtam Pass]]* [[Torugart Pass]] === To [[Laos]] ===* [[Mohan]] on the Chinese side, [[Boten]] on the Laotian side === To [[Mongolia]] ===* [[Erenhot]] / [[Erlianhaote]] === To [[South Korea]] ===* You can hitchhike the ferry. It is very difficult especially when not speaking the language but possible. It has been done. === To [[Russia]] =Links ==Note: there is no Chinese/Russian border post where you are allowed to cross by foot, and the Heihe crossing is by [[boat]] from west to east:* [[Manzhouli]]* [[Heihe]]* [[suifenhe]]* [[Hunchun]] == Links ==
* Comprehensive guide about [https://warmroads.de/en/hitchhiking-in-18-china/ - Hitchhiking in China.] by [[User:Korn|Korn]] on https://warmroads.de
* [http://therichmikehitchhike.com/fresh-prince-huize/ The Rich-Mike Hitchhike] These two hitchhiked from Laos through China to Kazakhstan in 22 days
* [http://marcandoelpolo.com/como-es-viajar-a-dedo-autostop-por-china/ Information, tips and personal experiences of hitch-hiking in China (East and West). A 7645 km journey on 50 vehicles (only in spanish)]
* [https://warmroads.de/en/hitchhiking-15-000-km-through-china-15/ Hitchhiking 15.000 km through China]. A little exploration tour by [[User:Korn|Korn]].
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