On December 3rd, connecting Kunming, China and Vientiane, Laos, the whole line adopts the Chinese standard "China-Laos Railway" officially opened for operation!
It is reported that the fastest time from Kunming to Mohan in China is 5 hours and 20 minutes, and it takes only 3 hours and 20 minutes from Moding to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, after transit. Coupled with the customs clearance time at the port, passengers can travel from Kunming to Vientiane in about 10 hours at the earliest.
Friends who want to go abroad to play in Laos will be expected to have a romantic experience of "taking the train to Laos to punch in", come and accept this play strategy~
Laos
Deep inland Southeast Asia, Laos, 80% of the territory is mountainous and plateau, and mostly covered by forests, known as the "Roof of Indochina". The fusion of Eastern and Western cultures, the collision of history and reality, the beautiful natural scenery, Laos is full of folk charm.
Come to Laos to play, there are three cities you have to go, let's see how attractive they are
Vientiane
Vientiane, the capital of Laos with a population of over 700,000, was founded 2,400 years ago and is named after a crescent-shaped land situated on the banks of the Mekong River.
Some people interpret "Vientiane" as "the city of sandalwood", because there were many precious sandalwood trees growing here, and the historical buildings in the city reveal ancient culture.
There is a triumphal arch, built to commemorate the liberation and independence of the Lao people, and is a new gate-type building that combines Western-style architecture and Southeast Asian religious colors. From a distance, it looks like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, but up close it is full of exquisite carvings, engraved with Laotian traditions and culture.
Here is Tha Luang, the crystallization of Buddhist culture and art, and is regarded as a national treasure of Laos. Legend has it that the hair and bones of Buddha Shakyamuni were buried under the stupa. The pagoda is covered with real gold, and even on cloudy days, you can see this golden pagoda from a distance, which is very magnificent.
There is Xiangkun Temple, also known as Buddha Park, which is a theme park for Buddhist and Hindu sculptures. There are no temples or halls, only more than 200 strangely shaped Buddha statues, placed on the open lawn, full of Buddha statues and Hindu gods with different looks.
There is also Si Sag Temple, the oldest temple in Vientiane, where Siamese architecture shows a strong tropical style, and about 80 kilometers away from Vientiane, there is the South Russian Lake, and the islands in the lake are scattered and distributed, and the scenery is pleasant.
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is the Buddhist center of Laos, also known as "Luang Phra Prabang", the wide and winding Mekong River runs through the city, and ancient buildings abound, surrounded by tranquil natural scenery.
In this very pristine thousand-year-old city, golden temples and Western-style buildings coexist harmoniously in the city, and in the small city, there are many temples and monks.
There is Xiangtong Temple, the most prestigious temple in Luang Prabang, with the famous "The Tree of Life" on the outer wall of the apse, and the richly decorated wooden pillars supporting the roof covered with The Dharmakhammacakka, pure and magnificent.
Here is Phou Si Hill, the highest point of Luang Prabang Old Town, with views of the whole city and sunrise and sunset. The temple hall on the hill still preserves a relatively complete original 19th-century frescoes; Dzongsita is the highest point on the hill.
There is also Kwangsi Waterfall, located 30 kilometers south of Luang Prabang, which is a multi-layered and wide waterfall group. The waterfall has a maximum drop of 100 meters, and the scenic area is lush with vegetation and winding paths. The three-tiered waterfall cascades down spectacularly.
Luang Prabang also has a traditional folk custom that has been passed down for thousands of years , giving alms. Every morning at about 5:30 a.m., devout devotees will prepare sticky rice or bamboo tube rice and sit or kneel on the side of the road to wait for the arrival of the monks.
Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is located between the two major cities of Vientiane and Lombong Prabang, with beautiful mountains and rivers, simple folk customs, is a very famous leisure tourist destination in Laos, and Chinese who come here have called him "Little Guilin".
This city on the banks of the Nansong River, the scenery of the water is pleasant, the beautiful and simple scenery is refreshing, and it is called the "paradise" of slow life.
Here, the Tempkan Cave, the quiet Namson River passes through Vang Vieng, and the magical karst terrain also creates a variety of strange caves.
There is the Blue Lagoon, on the west side of Vang Vieng, so named because the water is exceptionally blue. It has been featured in National Geographic magazine and has been clocked in by European, American and Korean tourists all year round.
In addition to enjoying the beautiful landscape in Wanrong, it is also a paradise for outdoor sports, such as caving, rafting, zipline and so on. Nature and humanities shine together here.
Golden yellow rice paddies and limestone mountains form vang Vieng's unique landscape. Majestic limestone mountains rise over fertile rice paddies and enjoy the scenery in a hot air balloon.
Laos also has a variety of folk cultures, unique style. Choosing an important festival to go to Luang Prabang can deeply feel the unique culture of Laos.
Songkran is a traditional New Year's festival in Laos where people pour water on each other to wish for a smooth season and rain in the coming year. The tether is also an essential part of Songkran, and the more you tie it, the more blessings you receive.
The Ta Luang Festival is named after The Ta Luang Festival, which is spread throughout the Tah Luang Plaza for commodity exhibitions, and the operators pull on the loudspeakers to sell, buy and sell, which is in stark contrast to the usual tranquility and leisureliness.
The Water Lantern Festival, which is made of folding banana leaves symbolizing strength and wealth, is made of water lanterns, and then decorated with flowers and candles, and decorates the rippling river with candlelight, pinning good wishes.
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