The train departed from Guiyang Station, China, on May 8 with 240 tourists, arriving in the capital Vientiane of Laos on an 8-day tour, exploring famous destinations of the Land of a Million Elephants.
After traveling from Guizhou to Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, tourists were transferred to the Laos-China high-speed train to the capital Vientiane.
The tour itinerary of the group in Laos includes famous tourist destinations in the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng town in Vientiane province and in the capital Vientiane. Initially, the tourist train is expected to run regularly once a month. The number of trains will increase depending on the specific needs of passengers.
Laos - China international passenger ship comes into operation
Trains bringing tourists from Southeast Asian countries to Guizhou will also be implemented in the near future. This event is considered an important milestone in tourism cooperation between China and Laos. Encouraging two-way tourism, contributing to promoting the economies of both countries, opening up opportunities for tourists to explore new destinations and experience the unique cultures of China and Laos.
Previously, Yunnan, Hubei and Beijing provinces have launched similar tourism products to Laos via the Laos-China railway system.
According to statistics from the beginning of the year to May 6, there were more than 1 million passengers completing immigration procedures between China and Laos, an increase of 89% over the same period in 2023. This is a record for the shortest time ever to reach 1 million passengers.
