Overview
Boten is a rough-and-ready border town at the northern edge of Luang Nam Tha Province, serving as the Laos-China crossing point. The completed railway connecting Vientiane to Kunming in China makes Boten a key transit hub, though the town itself has little to offer tourists beyond crossing logistics.
Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
Aishang Coffee café offers Wi-Fi access in town.
Money
Despite being in Laos, prices are quoted in Chinese Yuan throughout town. Exchange rates vary between establishments if paying in Lao Kip.
Transport
The Boten railway station connects Vientiane to Kunming (China). This is the main reason to visit the town.