Originally Posted by
CrazyInteg
I wouldn't say it's a disaster, but it will be much busier. When the train opens, a different option for the OP would be to take the train down to Vientiane and fly out of there, but at this moment there are still no good flight options out of VTE to Langkawi.
Speaking about (several) thousands of mainland Chinese tourists in groups shouting and spitting, with their guide delivering explanations through a loud speaker, I call that a disaster everywhere, but particularly in Luang Prabang. Go to Angkor in January/February/march and you’ll know what I mean.