Riding near the Mongolia Border in Xinjiang China: Drone Fil

I got stopped by Chinese Border Police 🇨🇳 |S8, EP125

Destination:ChinaProvince:XinjiangCity:Urumqi
I got stopped by Chinese Border Police 🇨🇳 |S8, EP125
Itchy Boots2026-03-0826 min

In this episode, the rider is very close to the Mongolia border in Xinjiang where security is described as very strict. She also explains filming techniques, including how to get drone shots while riding, giving viewers a practical look at on‑the‑bike filmmaking during a border motorcycle expedition.

--- Itchy Boots
March 8, 2026, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:06Border police encounter
  2. 0:32Morning in Balikun
  3. 1:57Last full day in China
  4. 7:53Shortcut off-road
  5. 11:34Border patrol check
  6. 14:27Big plate chicken lunch
  7. 16:42Jerrycan fueling
  8. 21:49Extra permit needed
  9. 22:29Police escort to hotel

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I got stopped by Chinese Border Police 🇨🇳 |S8, EP125

Itchy Boots takes us to a tense slice of the Silk Road as she rides very close to the Mongolia border in Xinjiang. The atmosphere is described as very strict security-wise, adding a palpable tension to the ride. Alongside the riding action, she shares her filming know-how, including how she captures drone shots while on the move, giving viewers a practical peek behind the scenes of motorcycle adventure storytelling. The episode blends travel bravado with practical techniques, showing how a solo rider navigates border areas and still pulls off cinematic footage with confidence and creativity.

Riding near the Mongolia Border in Xinjiang China: Drone Fil

In this episode, I'm riding very close to the border with Mongolia and security is very strict here. Here I teach all my filming techniques including getting drone shots while riding!

Attractions in this video: Balikun Grasslands