^ Hmm. I had a look at their log and have to agree ....

[Quote] Its hard to describe how bad the roads are in Yunnan. They make Laos’ Rte 13 seem like the M25. Not only that but we have had to fight with literally hundreds of vast construction lorries, all of us after the narrow sliver of passable road on each stretch. [end quote]

Seems they had calculated on using the new expressways but did not realise that 3 wheelers are not allowed on them.