Although Laos is limited infrastructure, this country is a beautifull country to travel.Today,
Asia tour packages will guide to visit all place in Laos. Welcome to
Laos travel guide Blog
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| Vientiane Capital of Laos |
General information about Laos
- Population of Laos: about 6.6 million
- Capital of Laos: Vientiane (Pop: 755,000)
- People: Over 60 ethnic groups
- Language of this country: Lao
- Currency of Laos: Kip (KN)
- Time Zone: GMT +7 Hours same Cambodia
- Code: (+856)
Laos has natural beauty, strong spiritual traditions. Over six million people, Laos is one of the least populated countries in the world. Although It is also the least developed. Vientiane is probably the most relaxed city , where traveller gets a real insight into riverside life.
Visa & Passport
Passports and visa may be valid about six months from the date of come to Laos. We suggested you make a photocopy of passport then keep it somewhere separate,Beside, you can scan it and keep it in an accessible your email account.
Currency
Lao Kip is currency of Laos, which is non-convertible so you need to bring US dollars to exchange. US dollars are also widely used in Large cities, particularly in restaurants. ATM is available in many cities and tourist spots.
Transport in Laos
The transport system in Laos is not fast, but comprehensive. Travel around takes time, sometimes longer than you maybe think. Travelling by motorbike in country is not safe, under no circumstance are that sanctioned - recomended by
Travel Laos Guide Blog.
Weather of Laos
Weather' Laos has two other seasons:
- May to October is the rainy season
- November to April is the dry season.
Temperature in summer may be 38C/100F. And temperaturein winter may be has 15C/77F. The average temperature is about 25C/77F to 30C/84F.
Local Food in Laos
Traditional Laos 2016 cooking involves lots of game and wild boar, river fish. The freshness of ingredients is important to people who like to prepare things from scratch. Herbs such as galangal is favourites and padaek is found on table. When you travel southeast Asia, the local food is a things to do you must try
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| Local food of Laos |
Dish is named Lap, which is a spicy mixture of marinated meat, fish that is often served raw. Same as neighbour countries, rice is a main food in this country. But, rice is preferred, which is crushed into a ball, used to soak up sauces.
During travel , the enjoyment of local food is one of
the important things to do in Laos.
Holiday in Laos
Every years, There are many
festival organizated with excited activities. New Year of Laos is the primary public holiday, which is celebrated on the 14th April to 16th April.
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| The festival of Laos |
The Pee Mai celebrate religious tradition with water. Here, Budda image have showed bath by water in temples . But, water fights are catching on so be aware when travelling during that period.
Other informations
Other informations are
hotel,
restaurant,
Street food (sort drink about 7000 Kip , beer; 12000Kip), sim card (10 000 Kip -> 30 000 Kip).