
At the Hekoubei Railway Station and Honghe Railway Station on the China-Vietnam border, groups of Vietnamese tourists, distinguished by their colorful baseball caps and various guide flags, have become a striking sight.
The cross-border tourism market is booming, with high-speed trains becoming the preferred mode of travel for foreign tourists visiting Yunnan due to their punctuality, quality service, and comfort.
According to the National Railway Administration, as of July 15, Hekoubei Railway Station and Honghe Railway Station have received 639 inbound Vietnamese tour groups, totaling 10,790 passengers, marking a historical high.
With the continuous improvement of customs policies between China and Vietnam, a large number of Vietnamese tourists are entering China through the Hekou-Lao Cai border and then traveling to various parts of Yunnan by high-speed trains.
The convenient rail network connecting Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and other tourist destinations has solved the challenges of group travel and large numbers of passengers, significantly enhancing the travel experience for Vietnamese tourists with its spacious and comfortable stations and carriages.
To provide excellent service, Hekoubei Railway Station has established a coordinated communication mechanism with local travel agencies, border control, customs, and other departments to manage inbound passenger flows from the source.
Based on ticket sales, they adjust operational organization modes to ensure smooth transfer processes for foreign passengers at Honghe Railway Station. The Kaiyuan train service section has also created bilingual Chinese-Vietnamese guides on "Entering the Station," "Taking the Train," and "Security Check" to ensure Vietnamese tourists enjoy their travel experience in Yunnan.
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