LAOS-CHINA High-Speed Train to VIENTIANE 🇱🇦

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  • 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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  • @2Passports1Dream
    @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +92

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    • @wowwatchth7782
      @wowwatchth7782 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You will get it soon ♥️👍

    • @決明子-l2t
      @決明子-l2t ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Subed, great video guys, are you planning to travel to China also?

    • @REDSUN-8
      @REDSUN-8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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😇

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@REDSUN-8 we are not from China, the train we took started and ended in Laos (but it is the Laos-China train)

    • @JerryHartanto-sn9on
      @JerryHartanto-sn9on ปีที่แล้ว

      Try jakarta bandung...high speed buket train ...😊

  • @zimuli3549
    @zimuli3549 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    I hope this new high-speed railway will bring more prosperity to Laos, and long live the friendship between China and Laos!

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      🤗🤗

    • @zms1844
      @zms1844 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I'm from China.It is hoped that the China Laos Railway will bring benefits to the Lao people.

    • @jumpinggoldagatito9153
      @jumpinggoldagatito9153 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It may bring caos and disaster in future.😢

    • @josephguo6256
      @josephguo6256 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zms1844 positive.

    • @josephguo6256
      @josephguo6256 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@jumpinggoldagatito9153 definitely bring you disaster in future.

  • @PatriciaFreddy
    @PatriciaFreddy ปีที่แล้ว +239

    As a Chinese, Im so happy to see this progressive relationship between China and Laos.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      So are we 😍🤗

    • @spikermike2843
      @spikermike2843 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@surojeetchatterjee sigh... start using toilet first...

    • @kimduong2332
      @kimduong2332 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@surojeetchatterjee When is India to break earth for the railway? Seeing is beleiving.

    • @vinhvanhoang257
      @vinhvanhoang257 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

    • @kimduong2332
      @kimduong2332 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vinhvanhoang257 But your communist government wanted Japan for ODA.

  • @sixtogonzaga655
    @sixtogonzaga655 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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

    • @smsmurni
      @smsmurni ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Debt

    • @jamesbao9217
      @jamesbao9217 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah! japan will built it for free!@@smsmurni

  • @nikkamuir
    @nikkamuir ปีที่แล้ว +68

    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.!

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Wow that sounds so cool!! We would love to visit China one day 🤗

    • @CryptocurrencyInsider
      @CryptocurrencyInsider ปีที่แล้ว

      And if you speak up against the government you’ll get banned from high-speed trains...

    • @nikkamuir
      @nikkamuir ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CryptocurrencyInsider really? Have u experienced it yourself here in China?

    • @MrSuperunix
      @MrSuperunix ปีที่แล้ว

      人家广播就是说的动车

    • @liuwei_channel
      @liuwei_channel ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@2Passports1Dreamwelcome too China

  • @highspeeddream3980
    @highspeeddream3980 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Finally, this highspeed train will all the way to Singapore. Someday!

  • @MrNatsuka
    @MrNatsuka ปีที่แล้ว +80

    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!

  • @temper44
    @temper44 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    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.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Definitely a step in the right direction

    • @CarlosSanchez-dv1ew
      @CarlosSanchez-dv1ew ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What do you think a mountain is ?? Nothing ?? .what do you want to see ?? Shopping centres ?.. the train will ruin Laos

    • @temper44
      @temper44 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@CarlosSanchez-dv1ew So far, the modern world has only given Laos bombs and pain. It's about time they get something positive as well.

    • @CarlosSanchez-dv1ew
      @CarlosSanchez-dv1ew ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

    • @乌龙-r2v
      @乌龙-r2v ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@CarlosSanchez-dv1ew Why do western developed countries not build a free railway for Laos.

  • @i86ij99
    @i86ij99 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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.

    • @jy1045
      @jy1045 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      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.

    • @richiesd1
      @richiesd1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In the future, the sections connecting the south will be more high speed because of the flatter geography

    • @ciditan1615
      @ciditan1615 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      more speed, more energy consumption/cost.
      160kmph is affordable.

    • @incendioraven4269
      @incendioraven4269 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      because they are ignorant and they dont know the geography. they take for granted.

    • @fenglihei
      @fenglihei ปีที่แล้ว +1

      不止地形原因,这条铁路还要负责货运职能。

  • @MrVinceI.0081
    @MrVinceI.0081 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    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.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thabk you! We have many videos to come from Laos 🙌

    • @doochuu2983
      @doochuu2983 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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..

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@doochuu2983 we just finished the thakek loop! Keep an eye out on the next few videos 🙌

    • @OS253
      @OS253 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @vinhvanhoang257
    @vinhvanhoang257 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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

    • @haichau5305
      @haichau5305 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @bagus5171
    @bagus5171 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Next time you must be trying Indonesia's Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Train in mid 2023 🥰

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ohhhh yes we want to 😍😍😍

    • @bagus5171
      @bagus5171 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@2Passports1Dream See you in Indonesia! 🤩

    • @do9s
      @do9s ปีที่แล้ว +2

      congratulations

  • @jessicasanchez1627
    @jessicasanchez1627 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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!

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah thank you so much 🤗💖 we really appreciate that!! More fun stuff to come soon!!

  • @unifieddynasty
    @unifieddynasty ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Cool, very modern. This is how the world should be connecting together. 🙂

  • @louisel.sinniger2057
    @louisel.sinniger2057 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    OMG! That lodging is gorgeous! Great price. I love trains! I SO wish the states had more ALL OVER.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh yes we love trains too!! Such a quick and comfortable mode of transport 🥰😍

    • @mabo9636
      @mabo9636 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The next possible route is from Vientiane to Vietnam or to Thailand HSR(meter gauge already exists)

    • @yaqiwang5242
      @yaqiwang5242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am amazed by the hotel price as well. The cheapest motel in the US cost more than that...

  • @jeffrothberg6883
    @jeffrothberg6883 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @kristaready8812
    @kristaready8812 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love train travel too. One of the most relaxed forms of travel 🤗💞

  • @DS.J
    @DS.J ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

    • @KcarlMarXs
      @KcarlMarXs ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

    • @sirisakpimchan7014
      @sirisakpimchan7014 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Since 2008-2014, Tran Euro and many countries, Technically a high-speed service as it goes at 160km/h (~100 mph).

    • @DS.J
      @DS.J 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sirisakpimchan7014 160km/h is not considered high-speed in any country.

    • @sirisakpimchan7014
      @sirisakpimchan7014 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DS.J Thailand only, more than 200km/h is considered high-speed service.

    • @DS.J
      @DS.J 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @TeerawutNumChuchuaysuwan
    @TeerawutNumChuchuaysuwan ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Lao is fast develop with the high speed train! hope they expand to whole country soon

    • @isami3811
      @isami3811 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chinese money debt for the whole generation

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🙌

    • @td1757
      @td1757 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@isami3811 yeah , so u are the most clever person in the world !

    • @applebee3735
      @applebee3735 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@isami3811 That is nonsense.

    • @blardymunggas6884
      @blardymunggas6884 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Congrats Laos. Well done. Even the US does not have a single bullet train. Success to Laos❤

  • @phromphiriyathananopparit7823
    @phromphiriyathananopparit7823 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ขอให้ท่องเที่ยว สปป.ลาว อย่างมีความสุข สนุกสนาน และปลอดภัยตลอดทริป การเที่ยวนะครับ จาก FC ประเทศไทย

  • @SilkyRonTheRoad
    @SilkyRonTheRoad ปีที่แล้ว +25

    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! 😁

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow really! You must be loving it here 😊. We are leaving in a few days (videos are a bit behind schedule)

    • @SilkyRonTheRoad
      @SilkyRonTheRoad ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@2Passports1Dream We are absolutely loving it and after spending today organising plans are constantly changing but it is going to be crazy! 😁

  • @Lay-jz3ci
    @Lay-jz3ci ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Laos is definitely the most relaxed country I traveled to. Work life there isn't stressful and the people are very patient and kind.

  • @elim59
    @elim59 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow! Fantastic train ride and a fantastic hotel you got there. Welcome to Vientiane and soak in the lovely atmosphere there

  • @penc6662
    @penc6662 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Trying to be more ourselves on camera every day 🙌

  • @tamaraclaire1842
    @tamaraclaire1842 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I loved Laos when I went there in the 1990s, so great they have a train now.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh cool! Oh yes it’s definitely a futuristic addition - we were so happy to check it out!

    • @Gunyoro
      @Gunyoro ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great train, massive debt. High chance of default by the government in coming years.

    • @applebee3735
      @applebee3735 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@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..

    • @song6324
      @song6324 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Gunyoro 这就是你们不发展基建的理由吗

    • @Gunyoro
      @Gunyoro ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @walkeat7187
    @walkeat7187 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Nice trip with high speed train in Laos very fantastic vibe between the trip.Have a nice trip in the capital of Laos.❤❤

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong7120 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video. I like to watch your videos. It's always good. Thanks.👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @Joskelyn1
    @Joskelyn1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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 ;)

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s so lucky because we didn’t have the ability to do so! 🤗🤗

  • @BabyGamer25
    @BabyGamer25 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah!!! Waiting for this content. Thank you for reviewing this train.

  • @chj7958
    @chj7958 ปีที่แล้ว

    实事求是的讲,没有任何偏见。赞

  • @LucasBettoni
    @LucasBettoni ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful video n for showing your journey to Vientiane.

  • @sunchildtine
    @sunchildtine ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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 😀💜

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hehehe definitely found it 😂😍😅 glad you’re enjoying the Laos series!

  • @duperIDN
    @duperIDN ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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) 🤗

  • @eugenec7130
    @eugenec7130 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The view was still amazing when we did see it 😍🤗 thank you very much 🤗

    • @tomelac7229
      @tomelac7229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You try to visit Laos, I welcome you.

  • @adventuresofafatman
    @adventuresofafatman ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making this video. We're looking into taking this train and you've given a great overview. Awesome work!

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1:54 Awwww.. that little angel tried to help his dad or supervising him!!! 😂👼👼

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know WHAT A SWEETHEART 💖🤗 the cutest little helper!

  • @jacqdanieles
    @jacqdanieles ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Laos was never on my list, but watching you & Paddy has changed that.
    BTW, that "Wow!" guy is going to ask for royalties soon 😄

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s amazing!! So happy to hear it 😍🇱🇦 hahaha I know right, it makes us laugh every time - it’ll be hard to stop!

    • @kashyapkhakharia5826
      @kashyapkhakharia5826 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @conniefry3321
    @conniefry3321 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow!! Its huge very nice appt/holtel. Enjoy the sightseeing of Vientiane 💖 from California

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We couldn’t believe how much it kept going haha! 🤗 Thank you! It’s such a lovely city!

    • @conniefry3321
      @conniefry3321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't forget to take a little ride to explore VangVieng and Muang Fang

  • @dominoaffabatelal6731
    @dominoaffabatelal6731 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I like. LAOS-CHINA High-Speed Train

  • @amygresham6619
    @amygresham6619 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The entrance with the traditional laotian roof looks beautiful.

  • @baysong9702
    @baysong9702 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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😁

  • @eyeofventure
    @eyeofventure ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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😊

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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!

  • @matthias7569
    @matthias7569 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You always have the best outfits! Your style is appreciated

  • @spehropefhany
    @spehropefhany ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to taking this train all the way to Kunming.

  • @williamjusick2404
    @williamjusick2404 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. Impressive. Enjoy

  • @bounxoupavongviengkham605
    @bounxoupavongviengkham605 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love to watch your videos. Thank you for traveling in Laos

  • @havencat9337
    @havencat9337 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome to see that train actually working now! we're also hoping to do that trip.

  • @ronnydangl462
    @ronnydangl462 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @jayanandaweliwita523
    @jayanandaweliwita523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LONG LIVE THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN LAOS AND CHINA

  • @stephengunn3903
    @stephengunn3903 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

    • @mabo9636
      @mabo9636 ปีที่แล้ว

      But there is no train between laos and vietnam

    • @stephengunn3903
      @stephengunn3903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mabo9636 You can take a direct air flight from Vientiane. Other Luang Prebang is connecting.

    • @95Hajjjjjjj
      @95Hajjjjjjj ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea they should relax the rules, you could only pay with one pay as well (Laos bank)

  • @ubermenschen3636
    @ubermenschen3636 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @11:50, $140.00 USD for 4 nites. That’s a steal ! No way !

  • @juliehawkes1050
    @juliehawkes1050 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content that hotel/apartment is lovely such a bargain. I bet the fridge is empty now 😆 have fun and stay safe

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Julie! It was such a bargain and Huge!!

  • @ricwei221
    @ricwei221 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing landscape, super cool speed train, love your video! thank you...

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! Yes it was so beautiful 😍😍

  • @HamNoytheDutchGuy
    @HamNoytheDutchGuy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 🙌🍻🍹

  • @barbaram2196
    @barbaram2196 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We saw the ticket office but we weren’t able to use it! Perhaps it’s become more strict now? 👀

    • @barbaram2196
      @barbaram2196 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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:)

    • @mabo9636
      @mabo9636 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Foreign tourist usually do not have one pay system from laos or Union pay card

  • @birdyashiro1226
    @birdyashiro1226 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hope the best!
    Love from 🇨🇳❤~~

  • @bandana.7077
    @bandana.7077 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Damn, Lao already has a high speed train while Vietnam still hasn't even had a proper modern metro line in HCM city 😭😭😭

    • @mabo9636
      @mabo9636 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same in Thailand. The train here take 4-5 hours instead of 2 hours for same distance in laos

    • @jomontanee
      @jomontanee ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is not hi-speed train. 250km up is high speed. Laos is not.

    • @jomontanee
      @jomontanee ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mabo9636 But when we have one it will be TRUE HI-SPEED.😂

    • @doochuu2983
      @doochuu2983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jomontanee hi speed are not it takes only 2 hrs from.Vientiane to Liang prabange

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s pretty high speed in my opinion 😆

  • @jpnoflove3476
    @jpnoflove3476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very warm welcome, wish you enjoy and safety traveling in Laos.

  • @mohannair5671
    @mohannair5671 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rare and unique architecture for a station!!!

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว

      We thought it looked very grand 😍

    • @mohannair5671
      @mohannair5671 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@2Passports1Dream and exceptional!!!

  • @blardymunggas6884
    @blardymunggas6884 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you both. Great vlog as always. 100k subs very very soon

  • @sirius_25
    @sirius_25 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    즐거운 여행이 되시길 바랍니다 👍
    부럽습니다…

  • @charlbodondele8631
    @charlbodondele8631 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Laos, when the pandemic is over, I hope to travel there.

  • @SuMtOnE
    @SuMtOnE ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how excited you are when you saw the chocolates lol

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha it’s been a little while 😂👀

  • @tomelac7229
    @tomelac7229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad you visited my country.

  • @narougdetyodthongdee3420
    @narougdetyodthongdee3420 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    ขอให้มีประสพการณ์ดีๆที่ลาวนะครับ ติดตามดูคลิปวิดิโอ แล้วรู้สึกเหมือนเดินทางไปด้วยเลย เดินทางปลออภัยและมีความสุขครับ.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you we are having a lovely trip so far 😄

  • @soluckyme910
    @soluckyme910 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One day come to Indonesia and travelling to bandung, usually use car to bandung 3 or 4 hours, but with high speed railway 350 km/hours to bandung only 45 minuts. And this is high speed railway the first in southeast. Laos speed railway 160 km/ hours. And thailand speed railway 250 km/ hours. Thailand speed railway finish on 2027.and Indonesia high speed railway 350 km/ hours open to public on July 2023

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว

      We would love to 🤗🤗 ah thank you for the info!!

    • @sirisakpimchan7014
      @sirisakpimchan7014 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@2Passports1Dream I check Jakarta to Bandung high-speed rail project details, from engineering Contractor CREC.Track design speed is 350km/h at the DK85+043~DK139+726section. Approximate train speed estimated to be between 200km/h and 250km/h.
      Actual speed 142.3 km per 46 min.=142.3*60/46=185.6 km/h

  • @JaimeSalazar-wm6dh
    @JaimeSalazar-wm6dh ปีที่แล้ว

    Laos is so lucky to have a high speed railway from China's BRI.

  • @Bk6346
    @Bk6346 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Look at the number of passengers using the Laos high speed train. Doesn’t seem to be a white elephant despite western criticism.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว

      There were so many people - apparently it often gets sold out!

  • @samoraphouma3216
    @samoraphouma3216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Villa Merry​ Lao Ban​Aphay​ welcomes​ you to​ Luang​ Prabang​👌

  • @landmark3266
    @landmark3266 ปีที่แล้ว

    The bright sunshine in Southeast Asia alone is worth the whole trip, have fun!

  • @boluomi99
    @boluomi99 ปีที่แล้ว

    希望老挝富裕起来,希望世界和平而富有和美丽、Gute Reise!🌹🍻

  • @i86ij99
    @i86ij99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whilst it is undestandable that 160km/h is technically not highspeed, one needs to consider the terrain and geology of the route. Even in the Alps in Austria or Italy, many trains don't travel at high speed anymore (except maybe in Switzerland). I travelled to Laos some ten years ago, and it took me almost 10 hours by car from Luang Prabang to Luang Namtha (around 300km) on bumpy and dangerous mountainous road!

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah definitely!

    • @sirisakpimchan7014
      @sirisakpimchan7014 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Since2014,Trans Euro and may country in Europe specify 160km/h is technically high speed rail.

  • @PM18Alumni
    @PM18Alumni ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing

  • @ninjapirate123
    @ninjapirate123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wanted to visit China one day

  • @garciaadventurer2768
    @garciaadventurer2768 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 🇵🇭

  • @drewcorry5056
    @drewcorry5056 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hehehe thank you!! The dried banana was so good we ate the whole bag haha!! 🤗🤗

  • @katieodowd4778
    @katieodowd4778 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beautiful building that is a train station

  • @teotran5017
    @teotran5017 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lao. Cảnh đẹp Am thực cũng nhức nách. Bia Lao Xin Nha

  • @complexxmachining6796
    @complexxmachining6796 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahaha lol , that Wow ! Clip is hilarious

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahah keep an eye out - he will make an appearance here and there 👀😂 makes us giggle so much!

  • @tofikchannel7399
    @tofikchannel7399 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next for you to go indonesia high speed train 350 hour

  • @jeffrey88888
    @jeffrey88888 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Trains have levers on the end that flip the seats around 180. For the next time you are facing backwards.

    • @mabo9636
      @mabo9636 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cr200j can not change the direction of seats

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure this train can do that!

  • @2055615158g
    @2055615158g ปีที่แล้ว

    สะบายดี. ดีใจ และพูมใจ หลายๆ ที่ พวกเจ้า มาเที่ยว บ้านเมืองข้อย และยังเดียทางด้วย รถไฟฟ้า ความใวสูง ลาว-จีน ด้วย

  • @MatrixDeception722
    @MatrixDeception722 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @adimasguntur
    @adimasguntur ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool train

  • @bukitkatilmp
    @bukitkatilmp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The building looks an exact replica of Muzium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, on the outside only!

  • @jogana6909
    @jogana6909 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very good train

  • @wowwatchth7782
    @wowwatchth7782 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Vientiane is very close to Nongkhai province, north-eastern Thailand ,where the hi speed train will connect to Bangkok Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
    Enjoy traveling na kha 😘

    • @mabo9636
      @mabo9636 ปีที่แล้ว

      Connect with Thailand take 5-8 years. Judge from the current progress

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That will be a great journey!

    • @danielch6662
      @danielch6662 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No HSR to Singapore. Foiled by Malaysia. Did you know that Malaysia was the reason the Concorde did not fly to Australia?
      Anyway, Malaysia is too stingy. Treasury is broke. Kitty is empty. No HSR.

    • @jacku8304
      @jacku8304 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielch6662 People like Muhyiddin would waste no opportunity to torpedo any Chinese projects agreed on by earlier administrations. He is a well known anti-C person.

    • @zackwang9314
      @zackwang9314 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielch6662 Will the new PM change that?

  • @一邗王
    @一邗王 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    High speed train is contrast to a slow life in LPB ❤️

  • @markq7505
    @markq7505 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sooo much!! This will buy us many coffees and cake heheh!

  • @taolao100
    @taolao100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy your time in Laos 🇱🇦

  • @kl2549
    @kl2549 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAHAHAHH! stop it~ enough already! HAHAHAHAHA that WOW guy tickles me every time

  • @lucassu9099
    @lucassu9099 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber from China here! I love watching your vlogs. And, 140 USD for 4 nights in an apartment like that is just mindblowing.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and hello! Haha you’re so right, that was an amazing deal! 🤗

  • @iaminchinataiwan6811
    @iaminchinataiwan6811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic

  • @CelticMickWalks
    @CelticMickWalks ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks lads for the inspiration, just getting started myself

  • @paulkenneally789
    @paulkenneally789 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stylish train, stylish apartment… stylish country with an interesting culture…

  • @fucifafeng2370
    @fucifafeng2370 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on a great trip

  • @Andy0770
    @Andy0770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Laos geography is a very mountenous country, by completing this railway project crossing throught these areas required great engineering feats like China to achieve it. That's you seeing many tunnels along the journey. Fun facts here, China helped Laos cleared most of land mines were leftover from Vietnam war period duirng constructions of railway.

    • @2Passports1Dream
      @2Passports1Dream  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow that’s so interesting! Thank you for sharing that - we knew there were many land mines but didn’t even think about that when it came to the railways!

    • @Andy0770
      @Andy0770 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@2Passports1Dream Yes,the construction company also assisted by PLA military engineers to disarm those mines.

  • @ThongvanNonsithanh
    @ThongvanNonsithanh ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍✌️✌️🤚🤚

  • @rahulshah2568
    @rahulshah2568 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in the UK and would dream of trains like this .