Shangri_la Explorer, yunnan motorcycle touring. www.ridechina.com

Riding through this charming southern China province will expose you to a fascinating history, breathtaking scenery, ancient architecture and diverse cultures. The old houses and cobbled streets will be accented by the colorful attire of ethnic tribes. The scenery will be dotted by snow capped mountains, terraced rice fields, green forests and raging rivers. Your Yunnan days are filled with jaw-dropping scenery and enough culture to fill even the most culturally starved traveler. This unique itinerary takes you into Yunnan's frontier Tibetan region with its fascinating culture and dramatic scenery.