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After leaving Tibet, Marc Travels continues by electric motorcycle through China's mountain regions. He rides winding roads at elevations above 4,000 meters, reaches Shangri-La and talks about charging and range in remote areas. At Tiger Leaping Gorge, the group arrives late, manages to drive into the area and pays to visit the gorge and escalator. Marc also shares a meal in Shangri-La, an unusual hotel room and a legend associated with the gorge. His account combines road conditions, charging stops, local help and a visit to a deep canyon.
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Riding from Tibet to Shangri-La
Marc Travels continues his electric motorcycle trip through China's mountain regions after leaving Tibet. The route takes him along winding roads and past mountain viewpoints. He describes the charging process as straightforward, with people in China helping when he needs to charge. The ride reaches altitudes above 4,000 meters, where the weather is cold, and he comments on the road conditions and the dirt on his motorcycle during the descent.
Marc and the other riders plan their charging stops carefully, especially in remote areas where range can become a concern. They share the road and charging challenges as a group. The journey brings him to Shangri-La, where he eats Chinese food but does not spend much time exploring the city. He clarifies that the modern destination is not the mythical Shambala. The ride through the mountain landscape and the practical question of reaching each next charging point form much of this leg of the trip.
Visiting Tiger Leaping Gorge
The group continues to Tiger Leaping Gorge, which the video describes as one of the world's deepest canyons. They arrive late and have difficulty with parking, but are able to drive into the scenic area rather than take the usual bus. They pay the entry fee and descend by escalator, which costs extra and adds to the number of steps involved. Marc says the visit is impressive and tiring. He also shares the legend that a tiger crossed the gorge at its narrowest point and says tigers can still cross the river in winter when the water level is low.
At the hotel, Marc shows an unusual room with two rooms, a shower and a bathtub. The accommodation and the gorge visit add stops beyond the ride itself. His account combines high-altitude travel, charging plans, helpful interactions, a meal in Shangri-La and the late visit to the gorge. He reflects on the scenery and the ease of traveling in China based on his own route, while describing the practical demands of keeping an electric motorcycle charged in the mountains. The riders need to consider access and timing at each stop, not only the distance between them. They discuss whether to ride directly to an attraction or take a bus, and remind viewers that entry tickets and possible escalator charges vary by site. At Tiger Leaping Gorge, parking is difficult because they arrive late, but the group is able to drive into the scenic area instead of taking the usual bus. The paid escalator helps with the descent but adds to the cost and effort of the visit. Marc's hotel room has two rooms, a shower and a bathtub, and he comments on its unusual exterior. These stops give the route a mix of road conditions, charging logistics, entry arrangements and accommodation details.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was the most surprising thing about the Tiger Leaping Gorge?
- A: Probably that we could drive in ourselves because it was so late, and that the escalator cost extra.
- Q: What was the food like in Shangri-La?
- A: The food in Shangri-La was very nice. We had a really good meal during our visit.
- Q: What was the most challenging part of the journey?
- A: Probably charging the bike at high altitudes, and making sure we could make it to our destination with the range we had.
- Q: What's the story behind the name 'Tiger Leaping Gorge'?
- A: The legend says a tiger leaped across the gorge at its narrowest point. Apparently, tigers still live there and can cross the river when the water level is low in winter.
- Q: What was your hotel like?
- A: It was really cool. I have an apartment-like room with two rooms, a shower, and a bathtub. It's even cooler on the outside.
