International Biking & Tours
Abdul Basit
From Hunza to the world: a solo motorbike journey from Beijing, China to Islamabad, covering over 6,000 kilometres.
- 6,000+ km
- Covered on a motorbike
- Solo
- Beijing to Islamabad
- Hunza
- Home in Gilgit-Baltistan
The ride
One man, one bike, two nations
Abdul Basit comes from Khudaabad in District Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. He rode solo from Beijing, China to Islamabad on his motorbike, covering over 6,000 kilometres between the two capitals.
The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan praised the journey for portraying a soft image of Pakistan internationally, and for showing the world that Pakistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan in particular, is a safe, welcoming and hospitable destination for travellers and tourists.
The journey
From capital to capital
- Beijing
- Hebei
- Xi’an
- Islamabad
Recognition
Honoured by the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan
This inspiring act of yours makes every citizen of Gilgit-Baltistan proud.
Gulbar Khan, Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, 26 August 2025
Back home
On the road in Hunza
Plan with local experts
Ride northern Pakistan with a local team
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