LAOS-CHINA High-Speed Train to VIENTIANE 🇱🇦
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- Опубликовано: 13 ноя 2022
- After a lovely start to our trip in Laos, exploring the city of Luang Prabang, seeing the gorgeous waterfalls and eating delicious local Lao foods - it’s time to head to the capital. We are so excited to be doing this trip on the brand-new Lao-China high-speed railway.
This train actually goes all the way from China, with future plans potentially even involving stations in Singapore. Today, we are simply taking it from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. With ticket sales being a bit more confusing than we are used to for this train, and only Chinese or Lao nationals being able to purchase the tickets, we were just happy to get our hands on some! The trip was gorgeous and SO much faster than the other option… taking a 10-hour bus!
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Subed, great video guys, are you planning to travel to China also?
The two of you take the Chinese high-speed rail, I thought you were from China, but you have never been to China? Very strange😇
@@redbelief we are not from China, the train we took started and ended in Laos (but it is the Laos-China train)
Try jakarta bandung...high speed buket train ...😊
As a Chinese, Im so happy to see this progressive relationship between China and Laos.
So are we 😍🤗
@@surojeetchatterjee sigh... start using toilet first...
@@surojeetchatterjee When is India to break earth for the railway? Seeing is beleiving.
This railway you guys make them great (fast and quality). I hope China will invest and support us for the Hanoi - Saigon high-speed railway. China's railway projects are monumental and amazing. In Vietnam we admire China for the railway.
@@vinhvanhoang257 But your communist government wanted Japan for ODA.
I hope this new high-speed railway will bring more prosperity to Laos, and long live the friendship between China and Laos!
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I'm from China.It is hoped that the China Laos Railway will bring benefits to the Lao people.
It may bring caos and disaster in future.😢
@@user-mo7ux6cz3k positive.
@@jumpinggoldagatito9153 definitely bring you disaster in future.
Great job China and laos! Other our country chose Japan but till now its not yet even started delayed by 5yrs already! China is really helping poorer countries prosper hope they can help more countries
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yeah! japan will built it for free!@@smsmurni
Finally, this highspeed train will all the way to Singapore. Someday!
I am happy to see my fellow Asean/Asian countries making good progress and success like this one for Laos. Congratulations to all people of Laos for a good job!
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If you ever come to China, the train stations are massive. They are similar to airports tbh.. Also, this train just looks like a normal train in China not the bullet ones.Bullet trains in China go as fast as 200-350 km/h (120-220 mph). The seats with this one are quite basic too but atleast this train cuts down journey time for all people.. thumbs up for the convenience.!
Wow that sounds so cool!! We would love to visit China one day 🤗
And if you speak up against the government you’ll get banned from high-speed trains...
@@CryptocurrencyInsider really? Have u experienced it yourself here in China?
人家广播就是说的动车
@@2Passports1Dreamwelcome too China
I think all the tunnels along the railroad is key to Laos problems. Travelling by road or shipping goods across country takes so much time that its an adventure. The railroad cuts right through the mountains, so its going to be huge for Laos.
Definitely a step in the right direction
What do you think a mountain is ?? Nothing ?? .what do you want to see ?? Shopping centres ?.. the train will ruin Laos
@@CarlosSanchez-dv1ew So far, the modern world has only given Laos bombs and pain. It's about time they get something positive as well.
Ive been yo Laos travelling for many years love the country and the people ..im just saying be carefull what you wish for regards dealing with China ...and most up country laos could not afford a train journey
@@CarlosSanchez-dv1ew Why do western developed countries not build a free railway for Laos.
I look forward to your videos all the time - love the energy you both have and how happy you seem to discover new things. Keep up the good work!
Ah thank you so much 🤗💖 we really appreciate that!! More fun stuff to come soon!!
Why so many people complaining that "160 km/h" is not High-Speed enough? The train is passing through challenging mountain terrain and tunnels, which cannot be compared with routes on flat terrain with 250+ km/h, due to safety reason.
and low cost ,their economy is not enough to afford more speed ,and not necessary ,160km/h is quite fast for now ,with developing ,they could have better infrastructure in the future.
In the future, the sections connecting the south will be more high speed because of the flatter geography
more speed, more energy consumption/cost.
160kmph is affordable.
because they are ignorant and they dont know the geography. they take for granted.
不止地形原因，这条铁路还要负责货运职能。
Hello from Vietnam. Great video. Vietnam we are also looking forward to a high-speed railway from Hanoi - Saigon. I really admire the neighboring Laos friend who has a quality railway
Xin chào. Tôi là người Trung Quốc. Tôi cũng mong Việt Nam sớm có đường sắt cao tốc để du lịch lại ở Việt Nam được thuận lợi.
You are not alone saying that Laotian landscape looks like Switzerland 🇨🇭. I hope to travel to Laos once again. Enjoy your trip! I love watching your videos.
Thabk you! We have many videos to come from Laos 🙌
Don't Forget to Check Out TaKhek loop in the central of LAOS..It's has the best nature but but not many. Tourist knows about it...Check out the rock view point..Lime stone mountain..and bolavan plateau.. Best and fresh coffee..
@@doochuu2983 we just finished the thakek loop! Keep an eye out on the next few videos 🙌
I want to go to Laos especially Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng. Life is short. You have to enjoy life. Travel and explore the world. Meet new people. Indulge in the local culture.
Wow! Fantastic train ride and a fantastic hotel you got there. Welcome to Vientiane and soak in the lovely atmosphere there
Thank you very much 🇱🇦🙏🏼
Yeah!!! Waiting for this content. Thank you for reviewing this train.
🤗🤗 thank you for watching!!
Thanks for making this video. We're looking into taking this train and you've given a great overview. Awesome work!
Great video. I like to watch your videos. It's always good. Thanks.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much 💕
Oh I love watching you two, the way you bounce off each other. Adriana your enthusiasm and excitement about everything is so genuine and cute - adorabubble. Keep being yourselves, it's awesome
Thank you so much! Trying to be more ourselves on camera every day 🙌
Nice trip with high speed train in Laos very fantastic vibe between the trip.Have a nice trip in the capital of Laos.❤❤
Thank you very much!! ❤️
Laos is definitely the most relaxed country I traveled to. Work life there isn't stressful and the people are very patient and kind.
Next time you must be trying Indonesia's Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Train in mid 2023 🥰
Ohhhh yes we want to 😍😍😍
@@2Passports1Dream See you in Indonesia! 🤩
congratulations
OMG! That lodging is gorgeous! Great price. I love trains! I SO wish the states had more ALL OVER.
Oh yes we love trains too!! Such a quick and comfortable mode of transport 🥰😍
The next possible route is from Vientiane to Vietnam or to Thailand HSR(meter gauge already exists)
I am amazed by the hotel price as well. The cheapest motel in the US cost more than that...
Cool, very modern. This is how the world should be connecting together. 🙂
So true 😍 well put!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful video n for showing your journey to Vientiane.
Thank you very much 🤗🤗
@@2Passports1Dream 😁
we were looking forward to making this journey tomorrow but... a last minute change of plan has led to us staying in Laos for an extra month and do an epic road trip! We cannot wait! 😁
Wow really! You must be loving it here 😊. We are leaving in a few days (videos are a bit behind schedule)
@@2Passports1Dream We are absolutely loving it and after spending today organising plans are constantly changing but it is going to be crazy! 😁
Amazing landscape, super cool speed train, love your video! thank you...
Thank you!! Yes it was so beautiful 😍😍
i don't really follow Laos content on YT but it's interesting to watch your series in Laos. i'm in it. you found a cute candy car, and now a spacious room. Yes, you found what you are looking for. hehehe 😀💜
Hehehe definitely found it 😂😍😅 glad you’re enjoying the Laos series!
Thank you for all the tips, great video! I will travel to Laos April, next year, and I was not sure about taking that train to Vientiane, I would like to go to Vang Vieng first, but a two hours trip seems so much better, I think I will change my plans.
The train stops in vang vieng 🙌🙌
Wouw, what a super-nice hotel in Vientiane. It's very cheap also, consider the space and facilities.
I agree with Adrianna (?), it's more like an apartment unit.
Looking another wouw vlog(s) from Viantiane, Laos.
We really hit the jackpot with the hotel!! Our next vlog from Vientiane should be out in a few days!! ❤️🤗 (and yes it’s Adriana - but just one N) 🤗
I love train travel too. One of the most relaxed forms of travel 🤗💞
We just took this train 10 days ago. We got a man who got a man too! So funny. We started our journey at the Na Toey Station to Vientiane. It was a nice experience. As many have shared, I hope it brings prosperity to Laos as well.
Haha such a lovely experience 🤗
awesome to see that train actually working now! we're also hoping to do that trip.
It was smoooth 🤗🤗
ขอให้ท่องเที่ยว สปป.ลาว อย่างมีความสุข สนุกสนาน และปลอดภัยตลอดทริป การเที่ยวนะครับ จาก FC ประเทศไทย
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实事求是的讲，没有任何偏见。赞
Very warm welcome, wish you enjoy and safety traveling in Laos.
Thank you 🙌
Great content that hotel/apartment is lovely such a bargain. I bet the fridge is empty now 😆 have fun and stay safe
Hey Julie! It was such a bargain and Huge!!
Wow. Impressive. Enjoy
Episode 4 and already miss little Mikey 🥲 but i gues you had some more fun with that little one then the trip in episode 3 for sure 😉
Realy good to see that you took the train ride, back in 2019 they where still workingbon it, and we travelled by bus, which took very long as i recall 😏 it is all funded by China and the traintrack will be going into Thailand in the near future, plans are in and working hard to get is done somewhere end of 2023 i think for the fisrt part into Nong Khai and finished into bangkok late 2026. So in the future get on that train in BKK and drive al the way in Laos and ending up in China 💪
Thanks for sharing you experience on this train with us, will want yo use it in the future for sure 😊
And as always Adriana and Dylan, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🙌🍻🍹
Love you both. Great vlog as always. 100k subs very very soon
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
The entrance with the traditional laotian roof looks beautiful.
Such a grand station! 😍
1:54 Awwww.. that little angel tried to help his dad or supervising him!!! 😂👼👼
I know WHAT A SWEETHEART 💖🤗 the cutest little helper!
Wow!! Its huge very nice appt/holtel. Enjoy the sightseeing of Vientiane 💖 from California
We couldn’t believe how much it kept going haha! 🤗 Thank you! It’s such a lovely city!
Don't forget to take a little ride to explore VangVieng and Muang Fang
You always have the best outfits! Your style is appreciated
Oh thank you so much!!! 💖🤗
Wow I like. LAOS-CHINA High-Speed Train
Laos was never on my list, but watching you & Paddy has changed that.
BTW, that "Wow!" guy is going to ask for royalties soon 😄
That’s amazing!! So happy to hear it 😍🇱🇦 hahaha I know right, it makes us laugh every time - it’ll be hard to stop!
Just this small stretch costed Loa 25% of its GDP with high interest rate by chinese and also Lao doesn't have that big population to take advantage to this system or to keep it running and making money, main purpose of this line is to extract natural resources from lao and transport it to China.
Lao is fast develop with the high speed train! hope they expand to whole country soon
Chinese money debt for the whole generation
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@@isami3811 yeah , so u are the most clever person in the world !
@@isami3811 That is nonsense.
Congrats Laos. Well done. Even the US does not have a single bullet train. Success to Laos❤
I love to watch your videos. Thank you for traveling in Laos
Thank you very much ❤️🤗
Technically not a high-speed service as it goes at 'only' 160km/h (~100 mph) but of course even that is unheard of in Laos or neighbouring countries except of course China itself. Good for Laos to have implemented such a project. Good passenger transport is very important.
Sure but with the amount of at grade (steep, yes) tunnels it's as good as high speed can get, considering the terrain and tunnels is the onvestment
Since 2008-2014, Tran Euro and many countries, Technically a high-speed service as it goes at 160km/h (~100 mph).
@@sirisakpimchan7014 160km/h is not considered high-speed in any country.
@@DS.J Thailand only, more than 200km/h is considered high-speed service.
@@sirisakpimchan7014 That's right, in most countries 200km/h (sometimes 250km/h) would usually be considered HSR. Mostly going after European definition of 200km/h for upgraded lines and 250km/h for new lines of *design* speed. 160km/h is not a HSR by any standard, even though it's still quite fast.
즐거운 여행이 되시길 바랍니다 👍
부럽습니다…
Thank you very much 🤗🤗
You guys caught the "Lang Xang" express (Laotian name for the Mekong) it is also a name of the Laotian dynasty. It is a special painted version of the Harmony (Hexie) express you have reaching most major cities in China😁
Oh cool!! 😍
I love how excited you are when you saw the chocolates lol
Hahaha it’s been a little while 😂👀
The train is cool. The only regret is nothing much to see on the way apart from mountains. I salute you guys for being brave and adventurous enough to travel in a place you guys don't know much about.
The view was still amazing when we did see it 😍🤗 thank you very much 🤗
You try to visit Laos, I welcome you.
Your content and videostyle improved sooooo much during the last year - kudos!
I would be really interrested in all the Equipment you use - camera, lenses, audio etc.
Your audio quality is top notch considering that you don´t use any clip on microphones?
All the best!
Hello! That means so much thank you. Main camera is Sony a7c and a tamron 17-28mm 2.8. The audio is a Sony ecm-b1m it’s a reaaally good mic that was out of stock for months because it’s so good!
I loved Laos when I went there in the 1990s, so great they have a train now.
Oh cool! Oh yes it’s definitely a futuristic addition - we were so happy to check it out!
Great train, massive debt. High chance of default by the government in coming years.
@@Gunyoro LOL. most of the time train tickets were sold out. Even these 2 vloggers could not get train tickets. and here you talk about default because of the train. Only don't know if it has to do with jealousy or naivety or ignor..
@@Gunyoro 这就是你们不发展基建的理由吗
@@applebee3735 Oh mate.. do you really think the money made off a fully ticketed train will pay off the debt?
Let's talk reality - the majority of the money earned goes straight to the operational expenditure of the infrastructure of the train (i.e., simply, maintenance, upgrades and administration costs). What little they may have (if any) after will only contribute a small amount to to the bill they'll be getting to service the debt. Then combine the debt with the interest on top, it becomes exceedingly hard for the Lao government to service. Since the Lao government went into the agreement with China - the benefactor of the debt - at an almost 50/50 equity to debt split, a split way to low on the equity side to manage relative to the Lao governments intake - they fall into a 'debt-trap' with China.
That, unfortunately, means a political trap by the Chinese government to hold influence and power on poorer SEA countries through debt (hence the defensive reply in Mandarin when I raised the issue of debt). If the Laos government contest anything China does - China pushes for the money back putting a strain on the Lao government, if Laos agrees to Chinas needs and wants - China takes a 'softer' approach on the repayments. For what it's worth, the Group of 7 nations are raising their own funds to combat these practices to fund nations like Laos so they are still able to develop infrastructure but with more realistic budgets and repayments.
If you are indeed Laotian, I am in no way attacking the progress of your country. I'm just making you aware of the agreement that's been made and the political impact it has on your country on the world stage. Laos should be free to decide it's own decisions; not forced into following China due to debt.
Thanks lads for the inspiration, just getting started myself
Awesome!! Best of luck 🤗🤗
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍✌️✌️🤚🤚
Thank you for watching 🤗🤗
The bright sunshine in Southeast Asia alone is worth the whole trip, have fun!
Oh yes it is!
I bought tickets for this train on railway station in LP without any extra charges so it is possible to buy them by foreigners but a lot of hotel owners say that no because they want extra charges. And copy of passport is enough to buy them :) our passport was in motorbike rental so copy was ok ;)
That’s so lucky because we didn’t have the ability to do so! 🤗🤗
It looks like a very nice train. It just looks like everybody is very close to each other and the seats are not as large as I would like to think they would be. But once you got your accommodation. It looks very nice. And it’s a plus that the mini bar is stocked up with lots of goodies. Very nice video. And also I love the puka shell necklace that you’re wearing lately. Because it looks nice and thin not like the larger puka shells. Where did you get that? I’m hoping to order one like that if I can. Or I might just have to go to Laos to get it😊
Ah yes you’re right, perhaps the seats are slightly more narrow - it didn’t feel crowded though! The accomodation was amazing 😍🤗
Oh thank you - I actually bought it from Lazada in Thailand (online) but I think it was actually made in China 👀👀 very cheap and cheerful but it’s lasted very well - I never take it off!
Beautiful Laos, when the pandemic is over, I hope to travel there.
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Really appreciate the train info. We will be there in February. Was hoping to avoid a connecting flight to Hanoi by taking the train to Vientiane. Hopefully ticket purchase requirements will be relaxed in the coming months.
But there is no train between laos and vietnam
@@mabo9636 You can take a direct air flight from Vientiane. Other Luang Prebang is connecting.
We are hoping to be there in feb too 🥰 might see ya there! And really hope the ticket process does ease as this would be a life saver! The last time I did the 10 hour bus journey I cried because it was so awful
Yea they should relax the rules, you could only pay with one pay as well (Laos bank)
Rare and unique architecture for a station!!!
We thought it looked very grand 😍
@@2Passports1Dream and exceptional!!!
Hahaha lol , that Wow ! Clip is hilarious
Hahah keep an eye out - he will make an appearance here and there 👀😂 makes us giggle so much!
I’m happy watching your video ☺️ very nice
Thank you ❤️❤️
I'm so glad you visited my country.
We really enjoyed it 😍
Wow love the green scenery. The train looks awesome, cannot wait to hop on it next year in my visits to Lao
Such a cool way to travel!! 🤗🤗
Lao. Cảnh đẹp Am thực cũng nhức nách. Bia Lao Xin Nha
I enjoy your trip video. It is short and informative on LCT train trip.
Thank you 🤗
Looking forward to taking this train all the way to Kunming.
Congratulations on a great trip
🤗🤗 thank you!
Congrats you boarded the new train. Looks great. Yummy banana’s. You made it. 1ST thing I noticed was the hotel has a pool. Absolutely love this room. Chocolate yummy. Excellent from start to finish
Hehehe thank you!! The dried banana was so good we ate the whole bag haha!! 🤗🤗
😀 😃 at least there's not only me who don't understand the audio announcement in the waiting hall. Stay safe and have fun in Laos
Hehe it was impossible 😂🤗 thank you!!
Villa Merry Lao BanAphay welcomes you to Luang Prabang👌
What a beautiful building that is a train station
It was sooo nice!
Hope the best！
Love from 🇨🇳❤~~
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thanks for showing us the new train system
Laos is amazing place. I come 3days ago and I stay in v hotel Vientiane enjoy and god bless you always watching from bahrain 🇧🇭my nationality is Philippines 🇵🇭
Oh amazing!! 🤗🤗🥰
HAHAHAHH! stop it~ enough already! HAHAHAHAHA that WOW guy tickles me every time
Hahahaha we can’t stop 😂😂
Enjoy your time in Laos 🇱🇦
Thank you ❤️❤️
Love your show, if you're still in the Philippines, Adriana being piscaterian, try the boneless milk fish
You say khob jai (thank you) fluently. thank you for visit to laos
Thank you so much 😍🤗🇱🇦
The train looked nice, clean and fast. Much better than Amtrak 😂. Dylan, you may be my long lost brother. We have a couple things in common. I quite don’t like coriander as a garnish as you said in a previous video, I’m also diabetic, and when booking accommodations my top priority is a pool. Love the vlogs.
Hehe sounds like we could be!! 😂🤗
Thanks for sharing.
สะบายดี. ดีใจ และพูมใจ หลายๆ ที่ พวกเจ้า มาเที่ยว บ้านเมืองข้อย และยังเดียทางด้วย รถไฟฟ้า ความใวสูง ลาว-จีน ด้วย
That’s so weird, I was in Laos in June and I bought those tickets at the ticket office at the station. No problems at all. In fact in Luang Prabang there’s an official ticket office in the town.
We saw the ticket office but we weren’t able to use it! Perhaps it’s become more strict now? 👀
@@2Passports1Dream probably. When I was there Laos just opened the borders to tourists after Covid lockdown so it was all new. The train is great though, but security at the station was insane:)
Foreign tourist usually do not have one pay system from laos or Union pay card
Amazing
🤗 hehe it was so much fun!
Fantastic
Stylish train, stylish apartment… stylish country with an interesting culture…
Oh yes!! 😍😍
Cool train
Wow in Laos sounds pretty fun.. I’m not with you guys , but I enjoyed and fun with your tour.
Thank you for coming along virtually 😍🤗
Lovely couple, hope you had/have a great trip. I feel very strange that they don't, at each terminal, rotate the seats so every body faces the front. I'm sure you can do that in these Chinese trains. Saw a vid in which a cleaning lady did that in 3 minutes the whole carriage.
Yea apparently they forgot?? I’m not too sure! We didn’t even realise it was possible hit the comments said that they must have forgotten hehe
Welcome to Laos🙏🏻🇱🇦❤️🥰
Enjoy your stay
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The building looks an exact replica of Muzium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, on the outside only!
Oh cool!!
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Thank you 🤗😍
Very very good. Beautyfull
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Did this train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang a couple of weeks back. It felt like the staff were ordering the passengers around like school kids.
Hahah no way! We didn’t really see that much staff but that’s kind of funny 👀
Thanks!
Thank you sooo much!! This will buy us many coffees and cake heheh!
希望老挝富裕起来，希望世界和平而富有和美丽、Gute Reise!🌹🍻
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High speed train is contrast to a slow life in LPB ❤️
Hello FC. Have a nice trip. Laos.
Thank you so much 🤗🤗