First Class on LAOS-CHINA Bullet Train 🇱🇦 (stopped by security)

Let's GO. The LAOS-CHINA bullet train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. Easily the quietest First Class Train Journey we have had, it seems most people pay for second class! The strictest staff we have ever seen and some very odd rules....
#luangprabang #laos
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[@curious1264]

This is from laos website: we have travelled this exact route last year Items prohibited from being carried by passengers into the stations or on trains are: 1) Weapons and ammunition of any kind such as pistols, rifles, sports rifles and other modified guns. (The rule does not apply to civil servants, police officers and soldiers. 2) All kinds of explosives such as fireworks and rocket-propelled grenades. 3) Chemicals, including hydrogen, methane, ethane, butane, ethylene, propylene, acetylene, carbon monoxide, liquefied petroleum gas, fluoride, oxygen (except for medical purposes), gasoline, diesel and kerosene. 4) Drugs of all kinds, including heroin, ephedrine, crystal meth, cocaine and marijuana. 5) Sharp objects such as knives, axes, cutters, etc. that can cause injury or death. 6) Animals, both alive and dead, including cats and dogs. 7) Food that smells bad or watery food that can cause uncleanliness and dirty the surroundings of the train or stations. 8) Aerosol cans

[@dabbleandtravel]

We didn’t check the website first!😂

[@dabbleandtravel]

Unfortunately not 🙃🙃

[@kind03cn]

even in China you can take aresol and scisscors onto trains

[@somchaypsp]

Great video, watching from NY, USA 🇺🇸

[@vonlim6307]

Great content ❤❤❤❤❤ Watching from New York City USA

[@sonevongkot6046]

yes..scissor still consider like a weapon, not even nail clipper. Just like Airplane.. Hope you guys have a safe trip and enjoy.

[@dabbleandtravel]

So interesting! Thank you so much!🥰💗

[@karaki369]

Not allowing you to cross the yellow line is for your safety, not some so-called strange Chinese rule. Some high-speed trains run longer distances and do not stop at this station, so they will pass through this platform at normal speed. If you know basic physics, because of air pressure, high-speed trains will suck people close to both sides in, threatening personal safety. The yellow line can ensure a safe distance, so if you cross the yellow line, the staff will look at you. I have watched many of your videos, and you have never taken such a fast train. The extremely slow trains in India do not need this kind of yellow line protection, so I can understand why you feel strange. Have fun!

[@joyceching6487]

I AM SO SURPRISED... I n This Modern Age and Time, some people can still be so, so IGNORANT! 😊

[@hermesliteratus882]

@@joyceching6487 Ignorant, arrogant and entitled. You can tell how biased the man is by the way he says: 'China is apparently flexing their muscles in this part of the world.' I guess if the railway were built by the US or Japan, he would never say anything like that. Sadly for him, neither of those countries has the capability to achieve this.

[@hermesliteratus882]

@@joyceching6487 Not only ignorant, but also arrogant and entitled. You can tell how biased the man is by the way he says: 'China is apparently flexing their muscles in this part of the world.' I bet if the railway were built by the US or Japan, he would never say anything like that. Sadly for him, neither of those countries has the capability to achieve this.

[@joyceching6487]

@@hermesliteratus882 🤣🤣🤣 ... In My Language, we actually have a phrase for people whose ARROGANCE Is Born OUT OF IGNORANCE! Another Way of Describing STUPID PEOPLE. 😂

[@Jaredbuncher]

Blame his environment he grew up in. The media and education in their country is designed to tell them they are gods gift to the universe, never mind all the violence and carnage their kin have enflicted upon billions of people all over the world.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

You got to love that bullet train. Just built a few years ago by the Chinese. Shortly after we got to ride it. Hope you enjoyed the ride. And yes security is tight, you have to be careful what you bring on board. No sharp objects or sprays. All the best mates 🚄💕🚄 💕 from Harriet, Jim and Yuki ( on a way to Rhode Island for a wedding) Is there marriage in your future, hehe

[@dabbleandtravel]

Thanks so much guys. Enjoy the wedding! Hope you have an amazing day! & no we’d rather spend our money travelling than having a wedding lol.

[@pauljayoma8403]

i like the set-up of the restaurant.simple and yet stunning.and that burger made me took a midnight snack.looking forward on your next vlog.POWER ON.

[@vanhkhamgalaxymini754]

it is not the same like you travel by airplane because your luggage was loaded so you cannot access to those things during the flight. but in the train you can access to those things . however it is still confusing because it doesn't have such a rule like that in Europe

[@v_zach]

Very cool. I've never seen a vlogger keep the camera running through the x-ray scanner before. 😎

[@dabbleandtravel]

Haha! Thank you for watching!🥰💗

[@mouddin2092]

You gys are really cool. People in Laos are probably the sweetest!!

[@airs1234]

The place at the end where you’re staying looks lovely.

[@AntiWar_dude]

You guys I love humor of you guys and be open when you visit other countries 🤣

[@daviano_R.T.]

To be fair, they (Laos) is new about this railway stuff, so i guess their operator are paranoid😅 Indonesia also have Chinese High speed train BUT our security is not focus on scissors or spray, but we focus on suspected Bomb or gun because we think is stupid to hold passengers bringing scissors because it's only scissors, also is needed for camping so we didn't want to be a dick about it😅

[@val91201]

You guys trying to reason with Lao guys is heartwarming

[@sammayet9002]

Awesome, interesting and spectacular ❤❤❤ enjoy 🎉🎉🎉

[@nedskiechannel3892]

Wow another beautiful adventure and sorry they took your scissor and the other stuff and that train so beautiful and safe beautiful again and take care 🥰🥰🥰

[@user-yv5wp3bf1p]

They took my scissors from me last year and made me drink my Gin, to prove what it was.

[@user-ce6el8tt6e]

Because liquids need to prove that they are not combustible, such as alcohol, gasoline, or sulfuric acid

[@nakkadu]

I love the camera through the security thing 😂

[@kyikyizin4650]

I hope we can meet you somewhere in Vientiane Laos because I will be back from my trip on the 9th of July! HUGE FAN! Stay and travel safe

[@dabbleandtravel]

Awww! Hope you have an amazing trip. We are no longer in Laos unfortunately!

[@brucemiller8611]

Can't take scissors or aerosol on planes,only on checked bags should know this if you can reach your bags it's a no no

[@AlexPaulMason-nl8yk]

Laos people are the nicest in the world. The Line is from the center of Laos but not yet to the South. The Lao and Vietnamese are doing a highway to Vietnam soon!

[@Gary-vv5gt]

Had a weird experience with airport security in Australia. Hobart airport was more relaxed with nail clippers, but melbourne airport was strict..... Probs depends on locales as well.... Guess because the high speed rail is run by China, rules would have to be strict. But i do find it waste of time doing both china and lao formalities it at the actual border (forgot the name of the border village or whatnot), rather than do exit formalities in kumming and arrival formalities in vientane or whatever.

[@chung388]

Vientiane and BKK are already open this month for train travel

[@Ok77outhai]

welcome to laos and i hope you love travalling in my country. 😍😊

[@clairebrainard9707]

Train security reminds of the bullet train security when I lived in China.

[@dabbleandtravel]

We thought the same and we’ve never been to China!😂

[@Travel-by-Train]

Chili 🌶️🌶️🌶️ chips was a strange choice 🤣🤣🤣

[@scotbownes5627]

Cool place 👍🙂

[@productguru8323]

Nice that you had the entire carriage for you two.

[@dabbleandtravel]

Pretty lucky!

[@redhongkong]

if u want any liquid products , buy small portion i forgot exact numbers. i think they allow 120ml or 150ml /mg version. they adopted airport security, scissor nail cutter all get removed.

[@dabbleandtravel]

Thanks!

[@redhongkong]

@@dabbleandtravel just checked chinese websiste, they mention up to 20ml for nail polisher, hair dye, deluster, etc up to 120ml for aerosol spray etc up to 500ml for alcohol i guess same policy applies to Laos/ Indonesia HSR and probably same goes to future Thai /Vietnam HSR

[@richardcornel9003]

14:35 Another one of Molly's priceless looks of her face. 😂😆🤣 Great video. 👍 Cheers and stay safe. ❤

[@dabbleandtravel]

Hehe! Thank you!

[@sonevongkot6046]

Luang Prabang is a very beautiful charming little town.

[@dabbleandtravel]

Absolutely stunning!

[@RyanL-Y]

Should try mostly local food when you travel.

[@dabbleandtravel]

we do in every country we’ve been to, hence why we had river weed 😀

[@tablikhasn8774]

Big Fan Bro 😍

[@dabbleandtravel]

Thank you!🥰🥰

[@andybaker2456]

I know this is going to make me even more determined to plan a return visit to LP! The four nights I spent there last October just wasn't long enough. I had heard that scissors and aerosols weren't allowed on the bullet train. You wouldn't of course be allowed scissors in your cabin baggage on a plane as it would mean you would have access to them during the flight, and could use them as a weapon. I suppose they're thinking along the same lines on the train, but the whole aerosol thing is a bit odd. Maybe they're thinking you could spray them in someone's eyes? Who knows, but it does seem a bit over cautious! Anyway, looking forward to the next episode my fellow Londoners! 😊

[@user-ce6el8tt6e]

Aerosols are considered to have an explosion threat, and he is a gas that can be burned

[@sycp.6556]

Even as local, I have to surrender nail clipper once 😂. Have fun.

[@dabbleandtravel]

Ohhh noooo!😂🥲🥹 thanks so much for watching!

[@aprbha7565]

Beautiful ❤ Love from India ❤

[@dabbleandtravel]

🥰💗

[@ricric8348]

Shaving razor is a no go😊

[@paolomrossi]

FYI: Don’t be put off by booking direct, saving you a bit of money and allowing you full choice of where to sit. I took this train back in January 2024, booked it myself the day before through their App and paid using a Revolut card without any problems. 😊😅 The whole journey, including transfers to train station, was extremely easy. Security, while ridiculously extreme, was exactly as documented online by many other traveller videos/blogs.

[@dabbleandtravel]

We couldn’t use the website and it declined our card soooo many times! We’d much rather have booked online because then we could have got business class tickets!

[@sonesonh396]

Please support the local artisans in Luang Prabang. Katu foot-weavers, Hmong batik, Lao and Tai Dam silk weavers, Tao Lue papermakers. A lot of travel vloggers highlight Luang Prabang's food and waterfalls and elephant tours, but not enough support the local artisans from various ethnic groups. They need the support.

[@karaki369]

You should have checked what you are not allowed to bring on the high-speed train when you booked your tickets. There is clear information on the website, there are signs outside the station to remind you, and there are clear signs at the security checkpoint. The security officer was just following the rules. In fact, he was very nice and kind. The border between Laos, Thailand and Myanmar is one of the most dangerous places in the world. There are local armed forces and drug trafficking organizations ready to launch attacks at any time. The actions of these security officers to protect your safety were actually described by you as unreasonable and arrogant. You also call this North Korean security. You should go to North Korea to experience what their security check is like. It is your fault for not checking the information about prohibited items in advance. Don't blame the security officers.

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

wow and zamzam water

[@zayarminnaing9267]

I have to wait for a long time. I have to be patient

[@dabbleandtravel]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you!

[@zayarminnaing9267]

I really like your vlog technique. The presentation is also clever. For a person who is studying English, I have been studying and learning your expressions

[@user-zz8ke7tm4l]

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[@dabbleandtravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@RealmeRealme-le9ry]

Welcome to Laos 🇱🇦 sorry bro that is police chair 💺😂

[@dabbleandtravel]

😂😂😂

[@VioletTheCamaro]

That’s such a privileged question. I can take the scissors and spray on a plant why not here and get upset. Different companies and rules.

[@thongthipsppd985]

Video good

[@dabbleandtravel]

Thanks for the visit

[@user-jh7ec5gz7r]

Great video thanks...It's better with google map where it is located and where to go? just suggestion ☺

[@dabbleandtravel]

Thanks for the tip!

[@YOGKO]

wow so beautiful 😍

[@dabbleandtravel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Hose_Head]

My Fiancé and me also got searched at the train station and had to give up some stuff in our bag after going to multiple countries, also the next foreign couple also got searched. All the Chinese and locals were fine....

[@ronaldregio]

Yea

[@dabbleandtravel]

🥰🤩

[@naceraidh700]

Hey guys wich the best country you visit 🙂, and where are from, anyways nice to meet you both 😁

[@jinliHe]

welcome to China

[@dabbleandtravel]

Soon!🥰🥰

[@HD-uh5bl]

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[@dabbleandtravel]

Thanks for watching!

[@sianssl539]

11:11 plugs are under your seat

[@dabbleandtravel]

We found them eventually!

[@gin2x]

Molly❤❤❤❤

[@dabbleandtravel]

🥰🥰🥰

[@luongle1809]

The hanging little board in Lao saying THIS IS THE SEAT OF POLICE...uhm strange.

[@dabbleandtravel]

Lol! Didn’t notice that

[@12a3b]

how do you get to travel to so many countries? What are your income sources?

[@dabbleandtravel]

KZbin is the main income source. So thank you for watching!

[@TimK2646]

Hey guys, your Burma vids are being scrutinized by so many there. I doubt you will ever get back there. So many Aerosols there... Hey who cares eh. Love your other countries.

[@dabbleandtravel]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@stevethepom]

It's nominally a lao station but is entirely under the control of Chinese railways and also because China paid for a built the whole damn thing it is operated under Chinese law !

[@MaccaMJ]

I’m sure you could buy some new scissors.

[@dabbleandtravel]

I could do you’re right! And I did! 🥰

[@MaccaMJ]

@@dabbleandtravel I would feel just as annoyed in all fairness until I did so!

[@ijusttknowit6384]

6 pounds???? Even on china’s bullet train not expensive as that

[@futurepath]

Imagine if every passenger had a weapon like those scissors on them. Would you feel safe at that point?

[@dabbleandtravel]

they’re only hair scissors and they’re locked away in my suitcase. I flew into the country with them and have travelled around with them up until the train 😳

[@sonevongkot6046]

no

[@Watfordfc2030]

Turn it in son

[@futurepath]

@@dabbleandtravel Read about the decapitation that happened on a Greyhound bus in Canada... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Tim_McLean Then you might understand these rules better

[@Watfordfc2030]

@@futurepathI think they’ve traveled enough to know everything mate

[@Watfordfc2030]

Strict one thing rudeness unacceptable, says alot about her molly . Looked a beautiful journey on a very odd train . Almost felt like robots . Still everywhere is different and this journey was very odd

[@dabbleandtravel]

Was unusual wasn’t it 😂😂 felt like naughty school kids! Thanks for watching!!

[@curious1264]

You can't carry those on a plane they have to be checked., so diff than a train where you can access your luggage. You should be thankful so others don't bring weapons or things that can explode

[@Watfordfc2030]

@@curious1264 you don’t think they’ve traveled the world and know what there doing ? Don’t think they need any advice

[@curious1264]

@@Watfordfc2030 exactly they are well travelled. the point is then that this shouldn't be shocking to them,

[@dabbleandtravel]

It is shocking because no other train station has had airport type security that’s all :)

[@d.g.1594]

Security there is more strict

[@dabbleandtravel]

Super strict!

[@Karan-dq1nm]

Hi guys how are you

[@dabbleandtravel]

Hey! Great thanks how are you?

[@Karan-dq1nm]

​@@dabbleandtravelI'm so good thanks

[@Mao-m4x]

On planes you can bring scissors or spray by putting them in your luggages because the luggages are separated from you while flying, but for the train the luggages are with you throughout the journey that's why they are not allowed; anyways it's just security reason and this is just my opinion. Please enjoy your trips, i like watching your videos, keep on such amazing journey

[@dabbleandtravel]

Thanks so much for watching! Yes we agree totally, however it’s the first time on a train this has ever happened and we always travel with scissors & hairspray 🥹🥹

[@Mao-m4x]

@@dabbleandtravel I know your feeling, back to my travelling time I also found that situation, it's mixed with strange and confused feeling 😕. I like the way you both react which fully enjoy yourself while incredibly show a respect to locals; this is for me you become more and more adorable,. Sorry for my poor and broken English, it can't fully express my sincere admiration to your wonderful journey. Please enjoy your trips 😊, and back to home safe and sound.

[@AntiWar_dude]

North Korea style 🤣 - hehehe🤭

[@dabbleandtravel]

😂😂

[@directxxxx71]

We want British style, Wait .. British can't build train now let alone high speed train😂😂😂

[@dabbleandtravel]

Not like we didn’t build the majority of trains around the world 🙃

[@kingquinn3897]

Typical Communist overreach. Makes no sense. Lived in both China and Laos and China could be very frustrating.

[@kralikkral5560]

Do you know which animal kills most people in Europe? Cows. - So more respect pls. ;-)

[@Stuffed007]

Entitled English behaviour

[@dabbleandtravel]

How?😂 nothing to do with being English just rules that literally no other train station we’ve ever visited have ever had

[@rickyboy5274]

NO GRAFFITI

[@ricric8348]

LAOS-CHINA implies you traveled into China 😂

[@dabbleandtravel]

It’s called the Laos-China railway

[@vanthienthomas2237]

It appears Laos High Speed train has attracted good number of passengers. It's built largely with Chinese money but Laos cannot afford to pay back and is in debt to China to the tune of some 9 billion dollars so that railway is operated by China for up to 50 years before Laos can take over. Tickets and revenues belong to China for now.

[@karaki369]

Only the railway revenue will belong to China for a period of time. The tourism revenue brought by this railway is huge, including hotels, restaurants, transportation, tickets, etc., which will bring considerable benefits to Laos. In addition, the north-south transportation in Laos has also been opened up, the cities are more closely connected, and many new jobs can be created in the manufacturing and service industries. This is a win-win deal.

[@jinliHe]

Laos uses 30-year operating rights in exchange for Chinese investment, no Lao government funds are needed

[@haiwang2857]

The total investment in the China-Laos Railway is less than US$5.5 billion, not US$9 billion. In terms of equity, China accounts for 70% and Laos accounts for 30%, which means that Laos can get 30% of the profits. But 50 years later, this railway was 100% handed over to Laos, free of charge.

[@SerLysa-lw5kl]

Welcome to Laos

[@k42733]

The trains in Laos is run by the Chinese, it’s not in the benefit of the people of Laos due the corrupt government 😢

[@haiwang2857]

This is in the interests of the Lao people. It is more convenient, more comfortable and faster for Lao people to travel. The railway boosted tourism in Laos. Laos is a landlocked country, and the railway makes it easier to export Laos' goods, especially Laos' fruits. The railway itself increased employment for Laotians.