Japan & China
Indonesia → China → Japan
The Farther Asia section narrows to two huge countries: China and Japan. Cities, mountains, trains and a completely different pace.
Working dates
5 July – 20 August 2027
Starting time
5 July 2027
Distance
Approx. 6,000 km
Route ends
Japan
Working schedule only — dates, route and bookings may change as the expedition develops.
Route at a glance
From start to finish
The working plan
What we want to do
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will be about horse riding, experiencing local life, exploring wild landscapes, and spending as much time in nature as possible. March is still early spring, so the high mountains will be covered in deep snow. We’ll stay mostly at lower elevations, explore what’s accessible, and enjoy those huge snow-covered mountains from below. The route isn’t fixed — we’ll see what we find along the way.
What we have done
- Rail routes compared
- Visa requirements checked
- Seasonal timing mapped
Places we want to visit
- Singapore or Hong Kong connection
- Mainland China
- Beijing
- Tokyo
- Japanese Alps
How we plan to travel
- Use trains and public transport between major sections
- Split time between cities and mountain areas
- Leave room for route changes and local advice
What is booked
Join leg 5
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Next journey leg
Leg 6 — Australia