Passengers bound for Laos get on a China-Laos Railway train at Kunmingnan Railway Station in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, Feb. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)
The China-Laos Railway boosts tourism in Laos, as it reduces travel time and offers a comfortable journey, prompting praise from tourists and locals alike.
VIENTIANE, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — Laos’ scenic attractions are gaining popularity among domestic and international tourists thanks to reduced travel time and a comfortable ride brought by the China-Laos Railway.
A Vietnamese tourist named Thuy Pham Thi Ngoc, taking the train to the tourist hotspot of Vangvieng and Luang Prabang, told Xinhua that it was her first time to take the China-Laos Railway, and she decided to travel by train because it is faster and easier.
Talking about her impression of Laos, she said, “I really enjoy everything in Laos. I like its food and also people.”
“I like Laos very much! If I have more free time, I’ll come back to Laos again,” she added.
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