"Journey Across Jungles: The China-Laos Railway" to premiere globally

Starting from December 13, the documentary "Journey Across Jungles: The China-Laos Railway" will premiere globally on the National Geographic Channel in South Asia. Viewers in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka will be the first to watch this captivating three-part documentary, totaling 66 minutes.

The documentary follows British photographer Thomas Heaton's cross-border exploration of China and Laos, capturing his experiences traveling on the China-Laos Railway international passenger train from Kunming, China to Vientiane, Laos. 

During his journey, the photographer personally experienced the beautiful scenery, traditional culture, and social life of seven towns and villages in both countries. He gained a comprehensive understanding of the railway's construction process. The documentary vividly reflects the fruitful results of China and Laos' high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road.

Stretching 1,035 kilometers from Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan Province to Lao capital Vientiane, the China-Laos Railway commenced operations on Dec. 3, 2021. To meet growing cross-border travel demand, international passenger train services between Kunming and Vientiane were introduced on April 13, 2023.

Since its launch, the railway has carried over 62.5 million passengers and transported more than 72.5 million tons of cargo, injecting significant momentum into regional economic and social development.