With the deepening of tourism and cultural exchanges between China and Laos, a new cross-border tourism channel connecting the southwestern Chinese city of Guiyang and the capital of Laos, Vientiane, has emergedIt will officially open on May 8th.

According to the Vientiane Times, this carefully planned tourist train will become a new bridge connecting the tourism markets of China and Southeast Asia. The interior facilities of the train are luxurious and complete, equipped with shower rooms, mobile phone charging facilities, and karaokeOK entertainment systems, cafes, and bars are designed to create a comfortable and enjoyable journey for passengers.

Travelers departing from Guizhou can easily book a duration through local travel agencies or online platformsWith an 8-day train ticket, embark on a unique cross-border journey. The train will shuttle between the beautiful scenery of the two countries, stopping at multiple famous attractions, including Vientiane, the largest city in Laos, the paradise of outdoor enthusiasts in Wanrong, the world cultural heritage site of Luang Prabang with rich historical heritage, and the popular Guangxi Waterfall.

The opening of this cross-border tourism special train will not only attract a large number of Chinese tourists to Laos to experience exotic customs, but also promote the exploration of southwestern China by Laotian tourists. Guizhou Province will also launch a series of new tourism routes, allowing Southeast Asian tourists to deeply explore China's scenic spots and historical sites, and experience the vastness and profoundness of Chinese culture.

This innovative measure is expected to bring new development opportunities to the tourism industry of China and Laos. According to official data, sinceOne year after the opening of cross-border trains in April 2023, about 150000 people from 87 countries have crossed the border and experienced the railway line connecting the two countries. The number of tourists from China to Laos will increase significantly compared with that before the railway is put into operation in 2021. In 2022, approximately 45000 Chinese tourists came to Laos, and by 2023, this number had surged to 641314. In the first three months of this year, 242193 Chinese tourists left their footprints in Laos.

With the opening of cross-border tourism trains, this number is expected to further increase. Tourism and cultural exchanges between China and Laos will become more frequent, and personnel exchanges will also become more convenient.