Lao–China Railway Video Contest Offers Chance to Win Heritage Trip to Yunnan

16/02/2026 11:35

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ຂປລ Travelers and content creators are being invited to share their experiences on the Lao–China Railway through a short video competition promoting cultural exchange and world heritage tourism.

Under the campaign theme encouraging participants to “Turn your journey into a captivating story,” organizers are calling for 1–3 minute travel videos showcasing personal travel stories, memorable moments, and impressions of visiting a World Heritage Site via the Lao–China Railway.

Participants are required to post their videos on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok using the hashtags #ChinaLaosRailway, #MUSTGO, and #WorldHeritageFaceToFace. Videos must also be submitted via email to chinalaos.railway26@gmail.com.

Organizers said selected winners will receive a major prize: a 6-day, 5-night trip to a World Heritage Site in Yunnan Province, China, offering an opportunity to explore cultural landmarks and strengthen people-to-people ties between Laos and China.

The submission period runs from February 5 to March 5, 2026.

KPL

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