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Laos-China Railway travel guide

September 21, 2024 By James Clark 48 Comments

A guide to the Laos-China Railway from Vientiane to Boten, including tickets, train types, station guides, onboard amenities, and transport to stations. The Laos-China Railway is a semi-high-speed railway in Laos that operates from Vientiane to Boten, with main stations in Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, and Muang Xai. Here everything you need to know about […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: laos, laos-china railway, luang prabang, southeast asia rail, vientiane

Vientiane Khamsavath Railway Station Guide

September 12, 2024 By James Clark 1 Comment

A guide to Vientiane Khamsavath railway station, including station amenities, tickets, and transport to and from the station. Vientiane Khamsavath railway station (also known as Khamsavath railway station and Vientiane-Tai railway station) is a railway station that connects Vientiane to Thailand’s Northeastern Line. The new station and railway extension from the border means that it’s […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: laos, southeast asia rail, train station, vientiane

Udon Thani to Vientiane by train: cross the Mekong on this local international rail service

August 29, 2024 By James Clark 11 Comments

The Udon Thani to Vientiane train is a service connecting Northeast Thailand to the capital of Laos. This service began operations in July 2024 (along with the Bangkok to Vientiane overnight service) when the station at Vientiane Khamsavath was officially opened. This short service is a more pleasant way to cross the border compared to […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: laos, southeast asia rail, thailand, udon thani, vientiane

Notes on Vientiane: Riding the new railway and the gravitational pull of China

May 25, 2023 By James Clark 6 Comments

I visited Vientiane not long after the borders reopened in May 2022. I was there to ride the new Laos-China Railway, which had been running since December 2021. The last time I was in Vientiane was via train from Bangkok, and the next time I visit will probably be when the line from Thailand is […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: laos, vientiane

Hotel Review: Mixok Inn, Vientiane – Laos

June 5, 2022 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Mixok Inn Address: 188 Sethathirate Road, Vientiane, Laos I stayed at the Mixok Inn in Vientiane, Laos. I booked online at the rate of $12 USD per night, and I booked for its price and location in Vientiane. I was looking for a cheap room within the old city area of Vientiane, so […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hotel, laos, vientiane

Hotel Review: Vientiane Luxury Hotel, Vientiane – Laos

May 19, 2022 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Vientiane Luxury Hotel Address: No 070, Lane 8, Rue Phanompenh Road, Ban Anou, Chanthabouly Dist, Vientiane, Laos I stayed at the Vientiane Luxury Hotel in Vientiane, Laos. I booked online at the rate of $13.86 USD per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Laos. Despite its name, the […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hotel, laos, vientiane

Cafes in Vientiane, Laos

December 18, 2016 By James Clark 1 Comment

Cafes in Vientiane, Laos

During my trip to Vientiane I did the rounds of the best cafes in the city. It had been nearly seven years since my last visit to Vientiane so I was curious to see how much has changed. There is now a good selection of cafes to work from here, so whether you are on […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: cafe, laos, vientiane

How to get from Bangkok to Vientiane by train

December 12, 2016 By James Clark 24 Comments

Bangkok to Vientiane by train

I like to travel by train in Southeast Asia if it’s a reasonable alternative to flying. For the trip from Bangkok to Vientiane, getting the train is a comfortable and economic way to go. First off I will say that the train doesn’t actually go to Vientiane; it stops at a station about 16km away. […]

Filed Under: Train Travel Tagged With: bangkok, laos, nong khai, southeast asia rail, thailand, thanaleng, train, train station, vientiane

Flight Review: Lao Airlines – Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City

December 11, 2016 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Flight Review: Lao Airlines - Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City

Flight: Lao Airlines QV 515 From: Vientiane (VTE) To: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Via: Pakse (PKZ) I flew with Lao Airlines from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City. I compared flights with Skyscanner to find what my options were. At the time of my travel there was no non-stop flight between the two cities. […]

Filed Under: Flight Review Tagged With: ho chi minh city, lao airlines, laos, vientiane, vietnam

Hotel Review: iHouse-New Hotel, Vientiane – Laos

December 11, 2016 By James Clark

Hotel Review: iHouse-New Hotel, Vientiane - Laos

Hotel Name: iHouse-New Hotel Address: 72/6 Pangkham Road, Vientiane, Laos I stayed at the iHouse-New Hotel in Vientiane, Laos. I booked online at the rate of $13.50USD per night, and I selected it out for its location in the city. Laos is a small city so you can’t really go wrong with hotel location if […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: hotel, laos, vientiane

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