Riding the Laos-China High Speed Train
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hi folks, NatNomad here. An ex-Buddhist monk from Laos with a big dream of seeing the world. Throughout my time for over 10 years being a monk I kept asking myself one question "What life is like out there beyond the monastery?" and because of this question alone made me take a big step in 2014 when I finally said goodbye to my wonderful monastic life.
And now I'm doing what I've always wanted to do. Though I am not quite sure if I can say that I'm living my dream but you know what I'm loving my new adventure.
Please make sure to stick with me so we can explore new exotic places together.
Let the adventure begins!
Thanks so much for your support.
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Like your video, especially the conversation with the local people, from which much true information is gained. Thank you.
Thank you🙏😊
The train is an excellent mean of transportation, so kudos to all that made this project possible. Your videos are very informative.
Thank you. I am you enjoyed it
Two more things to add
Before the opening time of Vientiane station, you can wait at the second floor of shopping area. You can also use toilet there
The c84 only stop in Vang vieng and past thru phong Hong and kasi without calling
The price hike in minivan of luang prabang is because of devaluation of laos kip. Laos import petrol with hard currency and it unable to balance the sheet
Thanks for sharing us the information🙏
@@natnomad I am quite impressed that you made the effort to thoroughly reply to the comments and answer all the questions completely. You are gracious and have class.
I've watch your previous video about mom's hometown, love Lao people's way of life. I'll be moving back to Laos permanently soon. Keep uploading videos.
Kop Jai der, I'm glad you enjoyed my village life video. Welcome back home soon😊
I like how you interact with the woman in the stall. How locals live is the most fascinating. Thanks
It's fascinating to hear their stories
I will be visiting laos on the lastweek of november. This video is so helpful. I hope i can meet you there. Thanks you.
That's cool. Let's see if I'm around during your visit. Would be nice to catch up for a coffee.
Now you can book your train tickets through the app called"LCR Tickets"
Good luck!
Thank you. All good information. I hope that by the time we go there, hope they have online booking.
I hope so too. Would be much easier to book it online
There are 3 trains per day minimum. Weekend and holiday there are 4
Oh I see. I was told there were only two train. So maybe on that day in particular. Could be
Hello great video. Thanks for sharing the conversation with the local people at the stall. Can't wait to make our third trip to Luang Prabang. Actually, do you have leads to get Train tickets from Vientiane? We (x8) will be around Udon Thani for few days before with the family so we don't plan on statying at Vientiane just to get tickets... :). The hotel in LP does not provide Train tickets service... Sabaidee!
I honestly don't know anyone or any agent that can assist train tickets.
If you arrive in Vientiane early you still can do the way I did by going straight to the station and book it from there.
China-Laos high-speed rail opens, looking forward to riding, from Luang Prabang to Vientiane.
Yes much more convenient with the train now. Hope to see you in Luang Prabang again my friend
Train is excellent value. Problem is at least Boten and Luang Namtha have no reasonably-priced public transportation from train station into town. By contrast L. Prabang is organized
first speed train in ASEAN is Indonesian KCIC400AF Jakarta -Bandung hope you can see vidio , btw nice vidio about speed train laos
Thank you😊
China Launches High-Speed Rail Through Laos in First Leg of SE Asia Corridor. VOA December 02, 2021 8:48
No fast food or convenience store in the train station yet? But looks like they can add them if they want
Just a little coffee shop inside where they also sell soft drink and coffee. And some bit of snacks
There is food at second floor and Dao Cafe in the main concourse
I just got a reply from the hotel and replied that they cant get ticket for us because its difficult for them. We will stay overnight to Vientiane then will try to go to Luang Prabang thru China Railways. Can we get the ticket at the train station directly on the day that we will depart or it has to be purchase the day before? I know I asked you from your previous post.. where is thebticketing office again at Vientiane? I hope you can help, we will be arriving Thailand tomorrow and Laos on the 16th.
It's always better to book the ticket at least a day before, but in your situation you can try to show up as early as possible to the station and just go straight to the ticket counter and tell them you are leaving today. I booked my last minute ticket at the same day, I was luckily that there was seat available. The ticket counter is in Vientiane center near the morning market bus terminal. Good luck
Do you have video from laos to china by train?
No, I haven't done any yet. Maybe someday 😊
How do they check your PP and ticket for matching ? I was told no Name are printed on the tickets !
The rule has changed and for safety reason you have to provide your passport in order to buy a ticket. And it has to have your name on the ticket now.
@@natnomad That is good, so no more black-market tickets! By the way, how much commission is charged by the Hotel for buying passengers tickets?
Depends between 50,000-80,000 Kip. Also not every hotel would do it though.
It's better to check it on: Laos-China Railway Facebook Page to see the availability. They always keep updated from there.
1 Asean.
How much the tickets cost ?
Can you do a video about a week/10 days itinerary about Laos ? Do you recommend south of the country ?
The ticket is 242,000 Kip/$14.
I'd like to do that but it'd be a bit challenging. But it's possible
And yes I totally recommend in the south, especially in Thakek, where the loops and cave is if you're into scenery. And Pakse and 4000 Islands as well
Thank you
I love your video. Will travel Laos sooner or later.
Come and visit Myanmar when it is stable here.
I'd like to go back to Myanmar someday when the situation gets better.
Maybe build a website to sell tickets is more difficult than building a train station..lol
Could be 🤣🤣🤣
@@natnomad You are very handsome btw.
Awww...thank you🙂
Can we buy the ticket like a day or two before the departure day?
Yes you can pre booked tickets.
@@natnomad thank you! I like your contents. Your videos help a lot as I’ll be traveling to Laos next month
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They asked who’s leaving today in local language. Do they ask that in English too?
When I was there they only asked in Lao because there was no foreigner. I think you can tell them that you're leaving on the train in English. They all speak English.
I have heard many stories about Laos railway. I think the management team are so backwards.
It is quite complicated indeed.
How to book a ticket online?
As of now, no online booking available
So masks and vaccines no longer required to ride the train right? Just show up with an ID card or passport, maskless of course, and buy the ticket?
Yes that's true. Just your passport and your train ticket that's all