2025 Charyn Canyon Adventure in Kazakhstan Ahead of China Route - Checkpoint Chaser

Charyn Canyon Adventure in Kazakhstan Ahead of China Route

Almost CRASHED on my way to CHARYN CANYON in Kazakhstan! S01E34

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Almost CRASHED on my way to CHARYN CANYON in Kazakhstan! S01E34

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Checkpoint Chaser2025-12-2732 min

In this episode the traveler heads back into Kazakhstan as the plan unfolds to head toward China and Southeast Asia. Before departing, they tackle one of Central Asia’s most breathtaking canyons, Charyn Canyon, on a rocky off-road trail. Things go awry when control is lost on the rough terrain, adding a tense moment to the adventure. The video captures the vast, rugged landscape and the resilience required for overland motorcycle travel, as the journey continues toward the border and beyond to China and Southeast Asia. Credits note music licensing and the channels involved.

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December 27, 2025, Winter in China

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Checkpoint Chaser wraps up a border crossing and rest phase in Almaty before marching toward China, with a safe storage solution for Sunshine and fresh tires, a

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Checkpoint Chaser continues the overland motorcycle journey from Bishkek toward Almaty and then into Kazakhstan’s borderlands as the plan edges toward China and Southeast Asia. The episode opens with a warm farewell to a helpful host in Bishkek and a quick exit from the canopy. The rider vows to rest in Almaty, intends to refresh Sunshine with new tires, and ponders the challenge of re-entering Kazakhstan after a border export scare. The mood shifts between practical admin notes and sweeping scenery: towering mountains near Almaty, chaotic road construction, and the thrill of squeezing a bike through busy streets. The rider’s focus stays on logistics—obtaining insurance, navigating border formalities, and securing a safe storage space for Sunshine so the bike can be protected during a rest period. A major moment arrives at the Kyrgyzstan exit where the border crossing proves easier than expected, sparking relief and renewed momentum. In Almaty, the traveler secures a comfortable Airbnb

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Charyn Canyon Adventure in Kazakhstan Ahead of China Route

In this episode, we head back into Kazakhstan, preparing for the road into China and Southeast Asia. But before leaving, I take on one of the most breathtaking canyons in Central Asia, and things don’t go as planned. While riding off-road, I lose control of my motorcycle in the rocky terrain… ©...

Kazakhstan Border and Charyn Canyon Stopover on Route to China

In this episode by Checkpoint Chaser, the journey returns to Kazakhstan as the plan unfolds to travel toward China and Southeast Asia. Before heading out, the rider tackles one of Central Asia’s most stunning canyons, Charyn Canyon, on a rocky off-road path. Things don’t go as planned: the ride veers off the intended line, and the rider loses control on the rough terrain, creating a tense moment that adds an element of risk and resilience to the travel narrative. The video blends travel ambition with a close call, showcasing the landscape’s vast, rugged beauty while highlighting the unpredictable nature of overland motorcycle adventures. The episode adds a sense of real-world adventure, capturing the drive to push forward despite a setback, as the trip heads toward the borderlands and into broader journeys toward China and Southeast Asia. © Checkpoint Chaser and the accompanying music licensing credits are noted in the end credits, with links to related bike experience sites. The tone,

Attractions in this video: -charyn Canyon, Grand Canyon-analogue