On Oct 24, the China Daily 2026 Heritage Run officially kicked off in the town of Luang Prabang, Laos. Partnering with the "Run for Children" charity half marathon, this year’s event brought together over 3,000 runners from more than 50 countries and regions in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang.
Alongside the race, a promotional event for Yunnan culture and tourism was held on-site, showcasing "Yunnan: A Many-Splendored Life" to global runners, international tourists, and local residents.
The event showcased a new icon for cross-border tourism: speeding from Vientiane, Laos, to Kunming in Yunnan province, within a single day on the China-Laos Railway — effortlessly transitioning from a tropical paradise to snow-capped plateaus.
