China-Laos railway sees ridership surge during October holiday

Chinese passengers laud ease, affordability of trip to Southeast Asian neighbor

20241022N China Laos Train station

The China-Laos Railway began operations in 2021, but only opened cross-border service last year. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

KUNMING, China -- Passenger traffic on the high-speed rail line connecting China with Laos jumped during China's weeklong holiday in early October as tourists took advantage of the cross-border service to head to the neighboring country.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.