Trip Details


	In August this year (2008) I will fly to Beijing, from there I will travel west to my starting point at the Jiayuguan Pass. Once at the Jiayuguan Pass I will proceed east through the major towns of Suzhou, Shandan, Jinchang, Yinchuan, Yulin, Zhangjiakou, Qinhuangdao until successfully complete my journey at the Shanhaiguan pass. Route Map The Map below offers an example of the route I will be taking. More precise Longitude and Latitude information will be available closer to my departure date. Distance: 3,948 Miles Time estimated to complete: Approx. 184 Days Major Issues: Temperatures differences between -16 and +40 Degrees Centigrade, Injury, Dehydration, to name but a few. Where on earth is Hugo Metcalfe?: The list below are the towns I will pass through on my journey so you can follow my progress if you wish. Large towns are in bold and smaller towns and villages are not. Jiayuguan Linshui Loucheng Shahenzen Zhangye Dongle shandan Yongchang Minqin Wuwei Tumenzi Honshui Jintai Zhongwei Oukoupu Sanguankou Yinchuan Caijailing Yanchi Dingbain Jingbain Zhangjiapan Henshan Yulin Shenmu Hequ Pianguan Wanjiazhai Laioniuwan Shahukou Fengzhen Datong Huai'an Zhangiakou Diao'ecun Beijing Gubeikou Jinshanlin Simitai Jixian Huangyaguan Xifengkou Shanhaiguan - C'est Fin!