LUANG PRABANG, Laos -- In the scenic ancient capital of Luang Prabang, tucked away in the northern part of Laos, the local tourism industry is seeing a significant upswing thanks to an influx of Chinese tourists following the full opening of a cross-border railway in April 2023.
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New railway from China boosts tourism in Laos' ancient capital
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Luang Prabang, the historic royal capital and spiritual heartland of Laos, is a prime tourist destination in the Southeast Asian nation. (Photo by Kenya Akama)
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