2025 Boten Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Dear seniors, we have planned a 5-day Laos tour for you! You will be accompanied through customs, visit Laos Street, and enjoy delicious food. There will be no shopping stops, so you can enjoy a relaxing and pleasant trip. Don't miss out! / 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Nanning -> Mohan, Yunnan/Mohan, Laos Start your journey from Nanning, cross the border to Mohan, Yunnan or Mohan, Laos, and experience the exotic atmosphere. Day 2: Mount Phousi Visit Mount Phousi for the whole day, enjoy the tranquility and beautiful scenery of the mountain, and overlook the city. Day 3: Wat Xieng Thong -> Kuang Si Waterfall Visit the ancient Wat Xieng Thong and experience the charm of religious culture. Then, head to the spectacular Kuang Si Waterfall and enjoy the cool mist. Day 4: Morning Alms Giving Experience the traditional morning alms giving and feel the simplicity and kindness of the Lao people. Day 5: Mohan - Nanning End your pleasant journey and return to Nanning from Mohan with wonderful memories and experiences. / Must-visit attractions: 🌟 Mount Phousi 🌟🌟 - Address: In the ancient city of Luang Prabang, on Sisavangvong Road, opposite the Royal Palace Museum - Opening hours: 6:00–19:00 - Duration: 1–2 hours - Climb Mount Phousi to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Luang Prabang and experience the comfort and tranquility of the tropics. It is perfect for seniors to relax and have fun. 🌈 Wat Xieng Thong 🌟🌟 - Address: Khem Khong, Luang Prabang - Opening hours: 06:00–18:00 - Duration: 1 hour - Wat Xieng Thong attracts tourists with its magnificent architecture and classic style, especially the Tree of Life pattern on the back wall, which is inlaid with colored glass and is magnificent. It is worth savoring for seniors. 🙏 Morning Alms Giving 🌟🌟 - Address: Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang - Opening hours: November 1–December 31, 06:00–07:00 - Duration: 1 hour - Watch the morning alms giving ceremony in the ancient city of Luang Prabang and experience the solemnity and sanctity of the thousand-year-old Buddhist tradition. It is a rare spiritual experience. / Travel Essentials: 🎒Laos Travel Checklist 📞Buy a SIM card in advance to ensure a stable network connection. You can make calls and access the Internet in Laos. 🔌Don't forget the plug adapter. The sockets in Laos may be different from those at home. Be prepared. 🪪Bring your documents, including your visa and passport, to ensure smooth entry and exit. 👕The weather in Laos is pleasant in November. Bring some light clothes and sunscreen to enjoy your trip! / 🎉Follow me to explore Laos and avoid pitfalls. Your Laos trip will be wonderful from here!🌈

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Traffic tips: High-speed rail: departs from Kunming and terminates at Mohan. There are three trains a day. I chose the afternoon train, stayed in Mohan at night, and passed through the border easily the next morning. There are also three flights from Xishuangbanna to Mohan. I recommend the 7:45 one, which is just the right time! There are two ways to get from Mohan Railway Station to the port: ① Bus: 5 yuan, only one bus! ② Take a taxi: 20-30 yuan/person, I bargained it down to 60 yuan per taxi, and it takes 10 minutes to get there! Take notes on the exit process: Security check, customs, passport control, simple questions and answers, fast clearance. Tips: Friends with drones, please note that the urban area of ​​Laos is a warning zone! Duty-free shop benefits: On the second floor on the right hand side of the exit, you can get a pack of cigarettes for free. Don’t miss it if you pass by! From Mohan to Moding, two tricks to get it done: ① Shuttle bus: 5 yuan, easy arrival. ② Walking: 5 minutes, but it is a gravel road, so it is not recommended if you have luggage.

Hey guys! 8-day tour of Laos, explore the mysterious country! Super practical guide is here, hurry up and collect it, and start your exotic adventure! . 🌴Route suggestion: Selected tour of Laos🌴 D1: Chengdu🛫——Kunming🛬 Fly to Kunming and get ready to start your Laos adventure. D2: Kunming🚄——Mohan🚶‍♂️——Exit to Boten🛂——Luang Prabang🏞️ Take the bullet train to Mohan, exit to Boten, and finally arrive at the historical and cultural city of Luang Prabang. D3: Kuang Si Waterfall💦——Mount Phousi🌄 Visit the spectacular Kuang Si Waterfall, then climb Mount Phousi for a panoramic view of the city. D4: Royal Palace🏰——Wat Xieng Thong🛕 Visit the ancient Royal Palace of Luang Prabang and feel the royal style; then go to Wat Xieng Thong to appreciate the beauty of Buddhist art. D5: Tham Ting Caves🕳️——Patuxay Monument🏛️ Explore the mysterious Tham Ting Caves, then admire the historically significant Patuxay Monument. D6: Pha That Luang🛕——Vientiane Tree Museum🌳——Wat Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park)🙏 Pilgrimage to Pha That Luang to experience Buddhist culture; visit the Vientiane Tree Museum to learn about natural wonders; finally visit Wat Xieng Khuan to appreciate the majesty of the Buddha. D7: Vientiane🚄——Boten🚶‍♂️——Enter Mohan🛂——Kunming🏞️ Return from Vientiane, enter China, arrive in Kunming, and end your trip to Laos. D8: Kunming🛫——Chengdu🛬 Fly from Kunming and return to Chengdu, the journey is complete. . Attraction suggestions: 🌟 Kuang Si Waterfall 🌟🌟 Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐ Address: PXXR+QQV, Ban Long Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 Duration: 2-3 hours The fairyland-like blue pool and the waterfall pouring down are good places to take photos! 🏛️ Patuxay Monument 🏛️ Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐ Address: P.D.R, XJC9+7C7, Vientiane, Laos Opening hours: 08:30-17:00 Duration: 1 hour Climb to the top of this iconic Lao-style building for a panoramic view of the city! 🌄 Mount Phousi 🌄 Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐ Address: In the ancient city of Luang Prabang, opposite the Royal Palace Museum Opening hours: 6:00-19:00 Duration: 1-2 hours This is a good place to watch the sunrise and sunset in Luang Prabang, don’t miss it! 🏰 Royal Palace 🏰 Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐ Address: Haw kham, Luang Prabang 0600, Laos Opening hours: 08:00-11:30,13:00-15:30 Duration: 1 hour A palace museum with a perfect blend of classical charm and French style, taking you through the long river of history! . Notes: - Visa information: You need to apply for a visa in advance to travel to Laos to ensure smooth entry.📖 - Time difference: Laos time is 1 hour different from China, pay attention to the time difference.⏰ - Must-try food: In Laos, you must try the local sticky rice and grilled fish!🍚🐟 - Airport transportation: After arriving at the airport, you can choose a taxi or book a hotel transfer service.🚕🏨 . A trip to Laos is not only about beautiful scenery, but also stories waiting for you to discover. Looking forward to your next adventure!

First time in Laos? Don't miss this carefully prepared 5-day itinerary to make your trip more exciting and leave no regrets! / 🏃Itinerary: Day 1: Nanning👉Mohan, Yunnan/Mohan, Laos Start your journey from Nanning, cross the border to Mohan, Yunnan, and then head to Mohan, Laos, to experience the exotic atmosphere. Day 2: Mount Phousi🏞️ Spend the whole day exploring Mount Phousi, enjoy the unique natural scenery of Laos, and have a relaxing time. Day 3: Wat Xieng Thong🛕->Kuang Si Waterfall💦 Visit Wat Xieng Thong in the morning to experience the profound Buddhist culture of Laos. Head to Kuang Si Waterfall in the afternoon to wash away your fatigue with the cool water. Day 4: Morning Alms🌅 Experience the traditional morning alms in Laos and feel the simplicity and kindness of the locals. Day 5: Mohan👉Mohan👉Nanning🏠 End your pleasant journey, return to Mohan from Mohan, and then return to Nanning with full memories. / Must-visit Attractions: ✨ Kuang Si Waterfall: Fairyland-like blue pool and spectacular waterfall, perfect for taking photos! 🌄 Mount Phousi: Want to enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset in Luang Prabang? This is the place to be, with a great view! 🏯 Wat Xieng Thong: Magnificent temple architecture and unique dharma wheel roof, feel the charm of ancient religious culture. 🙏 Morning Alms: Experience the thousand-year-old Buddhist tradition, see the barefooted and sincere scene, and be touched by the soul. / 🎒 Pre-trip Essentials: Easy Packing List for Laos Travel 📞 SIM card is a must, cheaper to buy locally in Laos, and you can go online anytime without getting lost. 🔌 Bring a plug adapter, convert a three-prong plug, and charge without worry. 🛂 Make sure you have all the documents, prepare your passport and visa, and enter the country without worry. 👕 Simple and comfortable clothing, mainly summer clothes, bring a long-sleeved shirt to keep warm at night, and travel easily. / More travel tips for Laos are waiting for you to discover! Don't forget to follow me and explore every corner of Laos together!🌺

| How to shop at the duty-free stores on the China-Laos border. How can you miss the unique charm of duty-free shops when saying goodbye to a foreign land? If you're returning to China by land from Laos, consider visiting the Jinglan duty-free shop near the Mohan port. I searched for this shop online for a long time and couldn't find any guides, so I decided to explore it myself. 🚉Transportation tips: The duty-free shop is a bit far from Mohan station, it's recommended to take a car, there are drivers at the station exit offering rides to the duty-free shop. There are also shared electric cars at the entrance of the train station, which seem to be developed by Chinese, and you can use WeChat to scan and ride. However, the dirt road at the entrance of the train station is not very friendly. It's worth noting that this place might be less popular, as it's not on several commonly used maps. There is a point on Google Maps called Sabuydee duty Free, but it's not this one. I trusted Google and went to the wrong place first, only to find that the shelves were almost empty, with only a very small amount of cigarettes and alcohol. Then I hailed a tricycle on the roadside and reached this duty-free shop. The building's exterior is very conspicuous, and it covers a large area. Inside, there are three floors: the first floor sells cosmetics, the second floor sells watches, clothes, and bags, and the third floor sells food and cigarettes. Overall, the range of goods is quite comprehensive. I focused on the first and third floors, the cosmetics on the first floor are cheaper than the counters in China. The third floor has cigarettes and Lao coffee, duty-free cigarettes are really cheap, a pack of Zhonghua is only 310, and Zi Yun is 90, but be careful, customs regulations allow you to bring a maximum of two packs of cigarettes when entering the country, so don't buy too much. Inside the store, I bumped into a travel group from China. After chatting with them, I learned that they were on a day trip from Xishuangbanna, and they could come to the duty-free shop for shopping with a border travel permit. ✨Tips: The place is very close to the port, just turn left and walk for about ten minutes to reach customs. Before returning to the country, please carefully check the customs regulations and do not carry items beyond the allowed range to avoid financial loss.

Hotel so beautiful, comfort & clean...i will come back again for next holiday#freehotelstay #falltrip #couplestrip ##boten #ride

One of the eight great forgivings in life, since you're already here, just come. Missed the train ticket for that day 🥀 Want to charter a car to Luang Prabang, but the plan fell apart due to not enough people. Queue up to buy the ticket 🎫 for the next day. Go to Moding town for a night transition or decide to take a good stroll. . .. 🧾🧾🧾.. . 🏨Stay Many private cars outside the station. $20/person can be directly delivered to the doorstep of Moding Jinglan Hotel. It is said to be the best hotel in town, and it is relatively clean. The hotel entrance is great for taking photos. 289/night, some say 188 We tried to bargain but couldn't get a deal 😭. . 📷Play Moding Town is very small, you can finish strolling around in half an hour. The T-shaped street formed by two roads outside the hotel is quite lively. Other streets have few shops open and almost no people. But all the buildings are very beautiful, with a bias towards European and Southeast Asian styles. Colorful town, the afternoon sun is just right, great for taking photos. . 🥙Eat Coming out of the hotel, there is a shop called 1996 in the alley across the street. The taste is okay, just a little spicy. The **papaya platter in the recommended dishes is also good. Cheap, ordered 5 dishes and 4 bottles of drinks, only 160. There are many shops on the roadside, try them out according to personal preference. Don't expect too much from the flavor at the port. . ⚠️Buy tickets on site at Moding, and you can purchase bus tickets for the next three days including the day of purchase. If you have come, then accept it. Travel inevitably encounters various small problems. Don't let bad mood affect the journey.

If you want to travel long distances near Luang Namtha, you'll need a motorcycle, but if you only want to stay close by, a bicycle can be rented. The road from Luang Namtha to the Chinese border, where you can stop at the city of Boten, Laos it is a popular route to take. This journey takes you via picturesque hilltops and shining rice fields. And when you’re there trek to the amazing Tad Ham Waterfalls. The Tad Ham Waterfalls are located along the Nam Ham River. Massive jagged rocks frame the stunning furious stream of water that cascades down a 15-meter-high cliff and collects in a large, clear basin. Take a 3-kilometer trail from Boten Town to the starting site of the Phou Pha Daeng hike. If you're driving, there's a parking spot available that's within walking distance. #hiking#waterfall#naturalwonders#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer