Motorcycle risk hotspots on the Southeast Asia gap year trail Map of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bali marking five motorcycle accident hotspots popular with gap year travellers: 1 the Mae Hong Son Loop in northern Thailand, 2 the Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam, 3 Bali, 4 Vang Vieng and Route 13 in Laos, and 5 Siem Reap in Cambodia. Presented by 247GAP. THAILANDLAOSVIETNAMCAMBODIAMYANMARCHINAAndaman SeaGulf of ThailandGulf of TonkinSouth China Sea Chiang MaiPaiMae Hong SonHanoiHà GiangLuang PrabangVang ViengVientianeBangkokSiem ReapPhnom Penh Motorcycle Risk Hotspots On the Southeast Asia gap year trail 0100 km N 1 Mae Hong Son Loop ~600 km of mountain road,famed for its 1,864 curves.Steep passes, hairpins. 2 Hà Giang Loop High-altitude switchbacks,fog, sheer cliff edges,oncoming trucks. 4 Vang Vieng · Route 13 Gravel and potholes,livestock, blind bends. 5 Siem Reap Unlit roads, mixed traffic,night riding to the temples. 1 2 4 5 LEGEND Serious accident hotspot Popular rider route Animated rider (illustrative) WHY IT MATTERS Road injuries are the leading cause of death for people aged 5–29 worldwide (WHO). Riding unlicensed or without a helmet can void travel insurance cover. INSET · BALI, INDONESIA UbudDenpasarCangguUluwatu 3 3 Bali Dense traffic, easy scooter rentals,few licence checks. One team. 3.17 million km² of ground coverage. Thailand · Vietnam · Cambodia · Laos · Indonesia — on the ground, 24/7. 247GAP
