The journey starts in China
By Li Siyue |
China Daily |
Updated: 2026-08-04 08:07
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Why are more international backpackers starting their Southeast Asian journeys in China?
With the China-Laos Railway linking China and Laos, a new cross-border travel route is taking shape. For many travelers, the journey south now begins in China.
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