Laos Travel Tips
Below
is a list of Laos travel tips
that we believe would be useful for anyone planning to visit
Laos.
All are about common sense but
because of cultural and traditional differences; it will make a great
difference in your travel trip if you know and understand some of their
culture.
Laos is a landlocked country
and little visited by the outside world. Most parts of the country has
still been unchanged for centuries. Lao
people are friendly and eager to
welcome you to visit their country.
Following are some useful
travel information you need to know before you leave home.
Entry
requirements:
- Visas:
Conditions of the visa
change regularly. Please contact the nearest Laos
Embassy for the most up to date
information.
- Passport
validity:
Your passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months, or entry to
Laos may not be permitted.
Local
laws:
- Using, possessing,
trafficking and manufacturing illegal drugs are serious offences in
Laos.
- Sexual relationships between
foreign citizens and Lao nationals is prohibited, except when the two
parties have been married in accordance with Lao Family Law.
- It is compulsory to carry an
ID document or a passport with you at all time.
- Photographing or visiting
military sites is prohibited.
Customs And Traditions:
- Nop
is the traditional greeting which can be used to say "thank you" and
"goodbye" as well.
- Remove shoes when entering
temples and homes.
- Ask permission before taking
pictures of people.
- Do not touch people or
children on their heads.
Health:
You should seek medical advice
before traveling to Laos and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations
are up-to-date. Highly recommend Travel Insurance Center for your insurance need!
In Laos most medical and dental
facilities are running by the government. Only in major cities private
clinics and pharmacies are available. For Diplomats and foreigners
there are international clinics to look after them. Most pharmacies in
Laos have medicines from USA, France, Russia, Thailand and China.
Laos
travel tips about Money:
Laos
travel tips about transportation:
- Road
Travel
There are buses and private coaches running from major cities to
another. Taxi and TukTuk are the best mean of transport to travel
around the city.
- River
Travel:
There are slow boats and speed boats operating in daily basic. Take
special precaution when traveling by speed boats particularly in the
dry season, November to April. Life-vests and crash helmets should be
provided and worn.
- Air
Travel:
The national airline of Laos is Laos Airlines. It flights domestic
route daily from major cities to another. There are no direct flights
from the USA, Australia or Europe; flights are mainly via Bangkok,
Vietnam, China or Cambodia.
Laos
travel tips about Communications:
- Telephone:
Country code: 856. The General Post Office (GPO) offers public
telephones for national and international calls. There are also card
phone booths available.
- Mobile
Telephone:
Roaming agreements exist with a few international mobile phone
companies. Check with your service provider for more detailed.
- Internet:
Internet cafes are located in the major towns and are becoming
increasingly common in places frequented by backpackers.
- Post:
Post Office is located beside the Morning Market in Vientiane. Postal
service is inexpensive and reliable but it can take around two weeks
to/from Western countries. A courier service is recommended for urgent
or valuable mail.
- Press:
- English-language newspapers
include the Vientiane
Times.
- Le Rénovateur is
a French-language newspaper.
- The Lao-language daily is
the Vientiane
Mai.
- Radio:
Several Radio Stations but
Lao National Radio is the national radio station broadcasts news in
Lao, English, French and Thai..
- TV
Station
There are two TV stations,
Lao National Television (LNTV) and Laostar TV.
Time:
GMT + 7.
Vientiane
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