Mohan, China/Botene, Laos, on Highway G213—China - Border Crossings on Waymarking.com

This is the major land crossing between China and Laos. On the Chinese side there is a large and new immigration building, with a large parking area and lots of facilities. At the time of my visit (early morning, weekday), there was no traffic other than my bus, nor sign of large scale usage. It is likely that this checkpoint was designed to cope with future growth, not current traffic. Lots of 'no photograph' signs. Inside, the usual process. Walk up to a counter with a uniform behind, look, stamp, shuffle around, and then on your way, all handled with a high degree of professionalism, then back on the bus for the 500m ride to the Laos immigration, to be checked in.

Your first sight of Laos is a large golden arch (in gallery). Then past this to the immigration office, which is a set of pre-fab huts. Here one can apply for a Laos 'visa on arrival'—at least from western countries, and then pay the fee, which varies dependent on one's country of origin. Payment can be made in Laos Kip, the universal US dollar, Thai baht, even Chinese Yuan—money is money. Then, once the visa has been pasted in one's passport, move forward to the next window where another uniform will stamp your newly acquired visa. Move forward again and another official, sitting in a deck chair will examine your passport to ensure that the above two stages of visa acquisition have been accomplished correctly.

After this you are officially and legally in the pleasant country of Laos, for one month. Outside immigration are a few folk selling food, drink, and trinkets.

Type Of Crossing: Country Where is the border located?: Interstate Welcome Center/Facilities: No

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