After spending a few days in the capital, Vientiane, we’re heading north to the second stop of our Laos trip: Vang Vieng! The most convenient way to get there is the LCR (Lao-China Railway) , a Chinese-built high-speed line. Vientiane’s train station is massive; since there is no major airport in the city, this station serves as the main gateway. The 1-hour journey is incredibly "tunnel-heavy" as the tracks cut straight through the mountains. The usual drive can take 5+ hour