The LAOS CHINA High Speed Train is INSANE 🇱🇦 First Class (Vientiane to Luang Prabang)

Join me on this amazing experience taking the brand new Laos-China High Speed Bullet Train from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, Laos 🇱🇦
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[@scabu3]

That is insane! When i went to Luang Prabang over 10 years ago you had to go by bus down the windiest sketchiest roads to get there. 2 hours? I remember it being over 7! Crazy how much has changed in a short time.

[@haiwang2857]

因为老挝完全信任中国，所以铁路修建得非常快。

[@ongsengfook]

China transformed Laos from a landlocked country to become a landlinked country.

[@noahmyavon]

China has bougjt laos. Is what it is

[@TheItrucker]

Belt and Road (CH) vs Bombs and Death(US)

[@joyceching6487]

🇺🇸USA🇺🇸 BELIEVES THAT ITS CONTRIBUTION Of "BOMBS & DEATHS" ... And the Resulting POVERTY Is the Better Choice for Laos. 😂😂😂

[@HealthBravo]

It was in the past

[@joyceching6487]

@@HealthBravo CRIME Has NO TIME LIMITATIONS 😊

[@Arnold-zd3wu]

​@@HealthBravoyes now they send to another countries as isr4el 4 drop it.

[@LSF0z]

Change to Belt and Road (CH) vs Bombs and Ruin (US)

[@PeterXiao1]

A bit of economics about this railroad which is owned and operated by the Laos-China Railway company or LCR. Laos and China have 30% and 70% equity respectively in LCR but only put in 40% of the $6B as startup funding into the company. The rest of 60% is borrowed money. So, Laos paid $0.72B, China paid $1.68B, banks lent $3.6B. The project needs to service this $3.6B debt through passenger ticket price and freight fees, plus food sales and concessions. Because it's a BOT project, LCR operates it for 50 years and then transfer it to the Laos government free of charge.

[@charlesmcdonald8654]

Good for everyone. Creates jobs for Lao people, transport goods to China, tourist increase because of ease of travel. Win win for everyone.

[@joyceching6487]

BUT 🇺🇸Uncle🇺🇸Sam🇺🇸 is VERY, VERY NOT HAPPY with this railway because it brought Laos Closer to China. 😊

[@charlesmcdonald8654]

@@joyceching6487 who cares what America thinks. This is between Laos and China.

[@joyceching6487]

@@charlesmcdonald8654 I HAVE SEEN AT LEAST 2 KZbin VIDEOS... One, The KZbinr DELIBERATELY LIED About the 🇱🇦🇨🇳 Railway. When I wrote to correct him, he Immediately Deleted my comment. Another, The KZbinr cursed Laos, calling it "China's Lap Dog" 😊

[@charlesmcdonald8654]

@@joyceching6487 Laos and China have a partnership. If people dig deep and educate themselves about that relationship, they would know , and not be so critical.

[@andybaker2456]

I was in Luang Prabang last October. It very quickly became one of my favourite places in the world.

[@krnpowr]

What was so good about it? I ask as a potential visitor.

[@andybaker2456]

@@krnpowr It's a beautiful, relaxed town in a stunning location. Incredible temples, good food, great restaurants, lovely people, plenty to see and do in the area. Extremely cheap. I'm sure Zane will show at least some of that in his upcoming videos.

[@dedeyusuf223]

@@andybaker2456 I'm in Indonesia now

[@popocucu7749]

Debt trap for future return....not debt trap for destruction like Ukraine.

[@dobrinagavazova1786]

Wow Laos is amazing …. I should plan a visit

[@theolich4384]

Hilarious that you automatically equal debt to "trap".

[@xinyaolee]

Zane, thank you for helping me to see the world through your videos! Please keep posting. As long as I got time, I always watching your videos, that also help me to practice my listening and speaking a lot. I introduce your channel to my classmates as well, we all love watching your videos ❤

[@zanetravel]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad to hear they help.

[@GaneshPalraj1991]

@@zanetravel please travel to china man , it would be so great.

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

@@GaneshPalraj1991 Do the Minders still follow you?

[@thealantic04]

Your video convinced me to take the train if I'm in Laos,thanks Zane❤

[@humblehouse]

Hmmn, I am curious, when you say that Laos is in 'debt trap' to China, are you saying that your country or other Western countries or any global institutions like IMF and the World Bank will give interest-free / super low interest loans to poor countries like Laos with zero strings attached? Many other renowned economists have taken pains to point out the lies that western countries have smeared Chinese loans. I would suggest that perhaps you get some education and read more widely before throwing in misleading phrases like 'debt trap' to your vlogs. Be safe.

[@hannoshovan5873]

He just like a parrot that repeat only other's words.

[@MrPbandasak]

You said it all perfectly !

[@tuckwengow2275]

对于这种误导性的视频，应该给它倒赞。

[@williamchen1997]

BTS paved the way. 💜

[@williamchen1997]

​@@hannoshovan5873BTS paved the way. 💜

[@sycp.6556]

actaully, no need to apply booked QR from online booking to ticket, you can have Train officer checked that QR on your mobile for entering into station and train. Policeman not allowing to stay close to train coz of their safety standard to passenger keep away from electric wire above train. Have fun

[@beautifulworld4455]

Thanks for the lovely video👍hope you will come to China

[@juanjoang7496]

Great video, couldn't expect less from you! 😊

[@WeMissYouSnail]

I’m so starved for good content that even a 25 minute video is not long enough for me. So guess you gotta make longer videos!! lol only kidding, I appreciate your vlogs, Zane

[@wenwubuqi221]

If you compare the videos of other Chinese high-speed rail stations, you will see that this Lao station meets the same standard, even newer and bigger. I don't know if it also incorporates the style of Lao architecture because it seems to have done more design work than many Chinese stations. When you mention the debt trap, I wonder if any country in the world would be willing to build a station of the same standard for Laos, with lower debt and lower price, with no political conditions attached, such as forcing the Lao government to accept Western political views?

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

Why would they? What or gov. that you know of do this to other Gov. just to improve their station in life? And name the last time this was done.

[@noahmyavon]

Laos is easy pickings. China owns all the mines now, 51 percent of the electric company, and has land consessions for agricultur eveywhere. The hospitals they built i the capatil are already in disaray and of poor quality. Ever lao national knows the score. Save your propaganda for CCgtn or other national chines news oitlets

[@Hui-cq1xj]

Laos and China's leaders agree to construct high speed rail. Laos is a not a rich country and could not have this type of rail without a loan. Everyone needs a loan when they do not have enough money to construct such a project for the benefit of the people. You rode on this train and seemingly ungrateful and unthankful for the experience you gain. Have you ever taken out a loan for a car, house or tuition? And you call it a debt trap?

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

it is a debt trap. look up the meaning of the phrase. Defining a Debt Trap A debt trap is when you spend more than you earn and borrow against your credit to facilitate that spending. While this can certainly be caused by unnecessary spending, having inadequate savings to handle unforeseen costs can also result in a debt trap.

[@noahmyavon]

Shoulg i be grestfull to the CCP or to the lord and universe that has graced me with familg and life in beautiful Laos

[@visanu_apok]

6:55 That's real lao coffee ☕ sir from Lao people 🥰🥰

[@admin6884]

Em là người Lào hay người Việt? Em có làm việc ở công ty Coffe đó không?😀

[@SunnyMa-iv2xu]

In the future China High speed train will be in Thailand also.

[@SunnyMa-iv2xu]

@@SKYBaal-ms6xw Vietnam from China high speed train also in the future.

[@magicman7905]

Long, long time. Thailand is currently building a high-speed train from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima. There is just the new Vientiane Khamsavath Station for trains (metre gauge) from Nong Khai Station in Thailand.

[@amandagrant4331]

Very beautiful station

[@amandagrant4331]

Very very good train

[@ntauzaug9595]

Driving from Vientiane to Luang Prabang take more times, but the road pass through beautiful mountains and valleys too and you can stop along the way to see the countryside.

[@egi_arlisandy]

Fyi This train isnt HSR/Bullet Train bcs the speed train cant reach atleast 200kmph/125miles per hour. This train only reach maximum speed on 160kmph/100miles per hour. The first and one and only High Speed Railway / Bullet Train in South East Asia is Whoosh Bullet Train in Indonesia. The train speed reach 355kmph. You must try

[@ericxu3860]

Debt trap?you don’t use mortgage to buy cars or houses?

[@locospanish78]

if you got the money then NOT.. you dont need a mortgage or car loan simple.. I paid cash for my car so no debt...

[@matson2361]

China - Debt trap and USA - Death trap. They chose Debt trap over Death trap. They upset a lot of Propagandist, don't they?

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

Debt trap means that the borrower is in debt for generations and if you slip up on the payments Big Brother steps in and takes control to insure payment is made. The loan agreement is generally not beneficial or favorable to the borrower, hence the term "Debt Trap". Not the same as a car loan or house mortgage.

[@ReclinerSports]

$6 billion project and China paid for 70%… There is your answer to why there are so many banks in Vientiane. Foreign countries fighting over the future of Laos.

[@f4r0ng25]

And 30% of the share is also China money that Laos borrow from China

[@wanderingwalle8726]

California spent 11 billion for a useless railway bridge. Laos is getting a good deal I'd say.

[@chairavee2763]

Laos is gradually being ruled by China via hugh debt to china. Laos people do not know about this, so sad.

[@charlesmcdonald8654]

@@chairavee2763 No, Laotian government is not stupid. The Lao President went to school in China when he was young. China and Lao have a good relationship. China is investing in a partner for the future. Lao people will benefit and China will continue to be the big brother in the relationship.

[@wenwubuqi221]

@@chairavee2763 China holds huge amounts of US bonds, I wonder if China also dominates the US?

[@DzG77777]

Hope u can come to Shanghai take some vlog~❤

[@elimlinrr6898]

Once the HSR connects all the way to rich Singapore and semi rich Malaysia it will boost local tourism, where the Laos gdp is at a fraction of those soutern countries with an ASEAN population of 600 million.

[@magicman7905]

Singapur and Malaysia not interesting in High Speed Trains. Malaysia has just electrified its metre gauge railway network to reach speed of 100 mph (160 kph).

[@Peleski]

I would hope that because old LP is a UNESCO site that it won't be destroyed by overdevelopement like Vang Vieng was. Although Laos used to be slow travel, I feel it once had a rural charm that no longer exists. The other issue is Chinese dams controling water flow into Laos and Cambodia. I can't see how they will maintain their sovereignty given such hurdles.

[@noahmyavon]

Thry wont.. kts a province of chims now

[@geopoliticalnutz7350]

Any chance of seeing you taking the train into China ? China's an amazing country to visit.

[@rebeccaauld5054]

What a beautiful view for beer:30

[@AdiPurwanto0354]

the LCR trains operate in 160 km / hours, so it different with WHOOSH trains that operate in 320 km / hours

[@Hispandinavian]

I'm hoping to go through all if not most of Southeast Asia. Your video is giving me some ideas.

[@CJOLars]

Enjoyed all your historical and economic comments alongside the delicious looking food and drink

[@vannkosal8568]

Thank you for sharing, Zane. Very helpful info and feedback. Hopefully, I'm going to take that train to Luang Prabang next month.

[@darounymctear3603]

We took a flight was really easy peasy than hassle with train we never bothered with train 45 minutes on the plane 👍👍x

[@Kushal6831]

Plane is better comfortable

[@sampras9216]

Great réactions 😉

[@sr-xrp4817]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@mikethemechanic7395]

American here. Went with family on the train. Just a FYI. The train station is Hot. No AC. Also the train has minimal AC. The bathrooms are old school. Hole in the ground. Being your own toilet paper…

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

thats first class!!

[@lingoting]

Sorry to break this to you, the first class tickets are usd24 each if you book thru their app 😢

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

and if Laos can't keep up with the payments, China comes in and takes control of something in order to insure payment. Just look at what they are doing to Africa.

[@wisdomcards7695]

Did you know that they're planning to eventually connect the train to Germany....westerners will have a lot less leverage at some point too so, it's going to be interesting to see. Luang prabang beer is really good, smooth, was pleasantly surprised. Enjoy

[@Luiri61]

Train prices and service standards in China: Business Class > First Class > Second Class First class is just a bit more comfortable seats and space. Business class has a separate passenger lounge, which may have smarter seats or semi-reclining seats depending on the model, free meals free water and snacks, and separate passenger lanes.

[@timothychin1594]

Oh yeah, weird thing about some trains operating in Asia: Business class > First class > Second class

[@tanyokechun4896]

First class looks like business class to me so many seats unlike Indonesia Whoosh seat style

[@williamchen1997]

In geography textbook in our country, we were taught "Laos has no railway." Now, I don't know whether they have changed and edited the text or not. 😂

[@chadjiansinlapadamrong]

I’m going to Vientiane and most likely will take the train to Vang Vieng too.

[@2jack107]

super CHINA

[@lulu_aesthetic_videos3856]

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[@LilyBeth-wm6lg]

Hi Zane ❤

[@ຕົ້ນແກ້ວດວງດີ-ຄ7ຕ]

Welcome❤

[@alvinantonio8033]

Very interesting information on this Laos China Train. Is first class different from business class? Safe travels!

[@mabo9636]

biz class seat has vip room access and priority boarding

[@frontline324]

are you OK?

[@rafaelvillar6274]

i think i saw in another video that first class had 2+1 seating, business had 2+2, and regular had 3+2.

[@PeterXiao1]

Borrowing fund and being a debt trap are two different concepts.

[@michaelman9358]

Infrastructure allows transportation. Transportation brings Commerce. Commerce creates Jobs. Jobs expands Economy. Economy growth requires Education. Higher education increases factor of production. America was built on its Rail Network. The U.K. was built on its Sea ways. Both of which were almost all funded by Debt (Bonds). This is nothing different.

[@doc_zithu]

Peace❤

[@vanbounlisavong7950]

WELCOME. TO..LAOS

[@ChrisZhang531]

There is a words in chinese "要想富，先修路", means "Build roads first, if you want to be rich". Improvements of transportation will increase the efficiency of communication of business and goods, if products could reach the market quickly, the more money you will get. Building roads and schools is NEVER wrong for a country.

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

only if you can afford the loan terms should this be done and not by taking a deal that is not good in the long term for the borrower.

[@ChrisZhang531]

@@jamesgjurovich7893 show me the evidence which "is not good in the long term for the borrower", talk is easily, if you can give a greater finance solution to the Laos, I will give you me respect.

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

@@ChrisZhang531 A debt trap is a situation where someone spends more than they earn and borrows money to cover the difference, which can lead to a cycle of debt that spirals out of control. This can happen when someone takes out more loans than they can afford to pay back, or when they need to borrow more to pay off existing loans

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

Loas has no economy, they build nothing they produce nothing. what is their main export? Their money is worth nothing, so much so that you can't take it out of the country because no country outside of Laos will convert their money. evidence 64 USD = 1.4M KIP. You tell me Mr. Finance

[@ChrisZhang531]

@@jamesgjurovich7893 There is no need to explain "What is dept trap", Pls show me the evidence , if you believe in Lao-China railway is a dept trap.

[@pounsint1718]

🎉wow that's a good lpb look

[@roychang1460]

The railroad project is not a debt trap.

[@Blindfolded.911]

Laos don't have any speed train. Speed train required minimum 250 Km/hr, while Laos train can't even reach 200 Km/hr.

[@mabo9636]

update from Thailand railway to link laos. there are two paraelled projects ongoing. existing metre gauge rail and high speed railway. For high speed railway. the 1st and 2nd maybe finished around 2030-2032 and metre gauge is expanding the capacity to transport more passenger and cargos

[@magicman7905]

The high-speed rail line will not be ready by 2030-2032. Thailand is currently building a high-speed train from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima and there will be a link to Vientiane in the future.

[@vanillasweetchoco]

Taking picture wasn't allowed? That's soooo weird dude wtf

[@safm.6753]

May I know which website did you purchase your ticket of the train from pls? Thanks

[@atulgupta6344]

Awesome 👍👍👍👍

[@axax4770]

ສະບາຍດີ​ຈ້າ​ Welcome to Laos

[@BootskieRastaboi]

How many hours we will arrive to veintianne to lau prabang?

[@winlpbwinlpb]

i love your videos

[@hermesliteratus882]

This high speed train is not a big deal, you should've checked out those trains in China if you ever have the chance.

[@lyndonbalaga22]

Hello. Did you visit Vang Vieng?

[@joemichael9885]

welcome to china to take the real high speed train over 350km😁

[@billycheung8836]

I accidentally bumped into your channel today and have subscribed you, but as soon as I heard you said 'debt trap', I have immediately unsubscribed. So despite the comfortable journey you have enjoyed, China should do this HSR for free for Laos? What kind of Anglo Saxon mentality is this? Don't think you are worth my time listening to your biased political analysis.

[@LamTChung]

Hope the voice this video sound better.,Thanks,

[@locospanish78]

where did you buy the ticket, any links?? thanks

[@Kushal978]

Awesome video 😊😊

[@magicman7905]

It is a higher speed train of max. 100 mph (160kph) and not a High Speed Bulled Train!

[@KhmerOldiesAficionado]

But why would a ‘business class’ passengers were seemingly allowed to board the train almost exclusively, over first class, according to your video?

[@RUISHENGZHANG-ub2uz]

Interesting, the ticket shows ICBC bank, possibly thats the 70% capital comes from.

[@bodyloverz30]

The train station seems way to big, for such a small country.

[@markbigelow2608]

Were people smoking on the train?

[@mabo9636]

smoking is not allowed at LCR

[@markbigelow2608]

@@mabo9636 Chinese smoke anyway. I want to get 1st hand info from someone who was on the train.

[@mabo9636]

​@@markbigelow2608there is police officer on board and smoke censor

[@Luiri61]

The train is a Chinese CR200 model, which is very old and not fast, but there is definitely no smoking on the train. The train is electrically powered and a fire would be catastrophic. So you'll see a lot of smokers on the train platforms or in the smoking rooms before the train starts. All bullet trains in China are non-smoking, only fuel trains you can smoke in the carriages. They are called green trains in China. I haven't seen those very outdated trains for over a decade, even the countryside has been replaced with old cr200 models.

[@กีนอไรก่อไม่อร่อยเลีย]

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[@ankpms830]

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[@lollofunky]

Come on dude !! Be a bit braver !!! :) Get the second class !! Go for an adventure !! ah ahah a

[@jamesgjurovich7893]

can you put the sim in an apple phone?

[@Q_QQ_Q]

One sim allowed. 2 sims in Hong Kong

[@JeonLyric]

嗨，有机会欢迎你来中国深圳旅游！

[@saninhchounlamany162]

ສະບາຍດີ 🖐️🖐️

[@user-nt2yn8sc4k]

座席が進行方向を向いてない高速鉄道もあるんだね

[@MrSuperunix]

座椅可以360°旋转，😂老挝的乘务员可能没有去操作。

[@vientianetv7384]

Laos pay 30% and 70% (this is Laos taking a low interest loan from China)

[@charlesmcdonald8654]

Did it stop anywhere in between?

[@ismantotv8]

Mantap sekali

[@sharonsoon4866]

Train station quite empty. Look like an airport

[@FarisTVChannel]

where to buy High Speed Bullet Train from Vientiane to Luang Prabang ???

[@CLT4092]

What's up Zane

[@borathoung8880]

lao is so quiet

[@lulu_aesthetic_videos3856]

I went last week, Laos is not as quiet as you say.

[@lulu_aesthetic_videos3856]

Korea has been traveling a lot these days.

[@tubestreamkyki]

Don't go to China, it's 51 day in China, so so so huge crowd!

[@Luiri61]

劳动节就Labour Day Holidays， 你来个51day老外看不懂。China is not the only one in Asia that celebrates Labour Day.It's normal for holidays to be crowded, except that China's population base is too large.

[@stevejohnson3196]

Be in Laos Frb. 2025

[@ongsengfook]

Stupid remarks. Building infrastructure is necessary.

[@rhysesharma1924]

Was wondering if you could put the link you used for your train ticket please 🙏 and I was also wondering how long prior to your trip you booked it. Saw a few things saying u can only do it a few days prior ?

[@user-yt1ot1gt1y]

LCR ticket app

[@atlchai]

Loas beautiful. But they need clean the street up. Sadly trash everywhere on street. 😮😢🎉

[@richlau531]

Why debt trap?

[@wildreeds]

I was in the Philippines several years back and I was also prevented from taking photos of a transit train on a train station. And I thought, this country has a lot of problems and this is what they're fixating on? I hope that rule has changed because it's so stupid. So he allowed you to film but not take photos?

[@pengzhang5081]

你不愚蠢哦 你的国家真好？ 是美国殖民地还是半殖民地

[@krnpowr]

I'm surprised that Laos hasn't become a province of China.