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Renting a Car & Driving in China 2026: International Licence, GPS & What to Know
Driving in China as a foreign visitor — the reality of using an international driving licence (which countries' licences are recognised and which aren't), car hire (Shouqi and BAIC are the main foreigner-friendly agencies), GPS apps that work (Gaode Maps essential, not Google), traffic rules that differ from Western norms, and the specific provinces where self-driving is most practical vs impossible.
Updated May 2026
Read →China Motorcycle Road Trip Guide 2026: Sichuan-Tibet Highway & Best Routes
Motorcycle travel in China — the iconic Sichuan-Tibet Highway (G318) from Chengdu to Lhasa (14-20 days, the most epic road trip in Asia), renting a motorcycle in China as a foreigner (complex but possible), the Yunnan loop (7-10 days, more manageable), permit requirements for Tibet on a motorbike, and the online communities of foreign riders in China.
Updated May 2026
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