TH · LA · VN · 14–18 days · 14 nights
A flight-free SEA route made possible by the China-Laos railway that opened the Vientiane → Boten leg in 2021. Sleeper trains all the way: Bangkok → Chiang Mai overnight, Chiang Mai → Vientiane via the Friendship Bridge, then the Lao railway to Boten + onward to Hanoi. Carbon footprint is roughly a quarter of the equivalent flight itinerary.
Hua Lamphong railway station + Chao Phraya river day.
Capital and largest city of Thailand
Cross via Nong Khai → Friendship Bridge; Lao café morning.
Capital city of Laos situated on the Mekong River, featuring Buddhist temples, French colonial architecture, and a population of approximately 840,000 residents.
New China-Laos railway makes this 2h instead of the old 8h bus.
UNESCO World Heritage city in north-central Laos blending traditional Lao, colonial, and Buddhist architectural heritage with over 30 temples.
Onward to Hanoi via overnight bus; Old Quarter + Ha Long day-trip.
Vietnam's capital city blending French colonial architecture with traditional culture, renowned for historic sites, vibrant street food scene, and lakeside charm.
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