How much does it cost to travel to Laos?

You don't have to go to Thailand to experience Southeast Asian customs. With the opening of China-Laos Railway, a more cost-effective tourist destination has surfaced. This slow-paced small country has a direct train, and the scenery is not lost to Chiang Mai. This is Laos.

Laos, an underestimated holiday paradise in Southeast Asia, has primitive ecology, few high-rise buildings, no crowded tourists and over-commercialization. Suitable for wandering around in a daze, eating, living and traveling are cheap. Tickets for scenic spots are only a quarter of those in China. At present, the RMB is appreciating against the Lao currency, so you can enjoy more food and services when you travel to Laos.

1. How to get to Laos?

China-Laos Railway was opened at the end of last year. At present, there are 25 trains from Kunming or Kunming South to Xishuangbanna from 7 am to 7 pm every day, which takes 3-4 hours to arrive. Take the bullet train to Mohan Station, then pass Mohan Port, and then buy a ticket in high-speed railway station, Mo Ding, Laos to go to Laos by bus.

From June 65438+1October 12 this year, there are two trains from high-speed railway station, Mo Ding, Laos to Vientiane every day. The first train is the C8 1 train, 12: 15 minutes and arrives in Vientiane in 3.5 hours. One is K 1 1 ordinary passenger, leaving at 2 pm and arriving in Vientiane in 5 hours.

Second, how to play in Laos?

The most interesting places in Laos are Luang Prabang, Wanrong and Vientiane, the capital. These three places are the main sites in China-Laos Railway and the most popular tourist destinations in Laos.

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, founded in 1353, is a famous ancient capital and Buddhist center in Laos. The capitals of many dynasties in Laos are located here. When you enter Luang Prabang, you enter the history of Laos. There are many temples and pagodas here, as well as many places of interest. It has a magical cultural heritage and is a world "nature and culture" dual heritage city.

This is a very quiet and literary town, where there is not much commercial atmosphere, away from the noise of the world, away from the complexity of the world, full of peaceful and charming atmosphere. Everyone here is very relaxed. It's a place where one doesn't want to go when one comes. If you like the style of Chiang Mai, you will definitely like this town more.

Shuixiangtong

This is the most famous temple in Luang Prabang. Built in 1560, Laos means "King's House", which shows its distinguished position. Its architecture is magnificent, exquisite and beautiful, the stupa is beautifully carved, and the colorful tree of life patterns are embedded in various colored glass on the back wall, which is very shocking under the sunlight. Tickets are 2w old coins (8 yuan).