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Luang Prabang

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Languages Spoken in Laos

The Lao language is the official language of Laos, also spoken in northeastern Thailand. As a former French protectorate, French is still well-liked and appreciated by high-profile individuals, such as diplomats. English is also very common with younger generations. Other minority languages are spoken by the different ethnicities of Laos.

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Luang Prabang International Airport lies just about 4km from the centre of Luang Prabang and is one of the few airports in Laos handling both international and domestic flights. Bangkok Airways, Lao Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines are some of the companies operating here. Note that, unlike at most other airports, security controls are placed before…

Visitors to Laos must obtain a visa from one of the Laotian diplomatic missions or online unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries or qualify for a visa on arrival. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. Citizens of Cambodia, Indonesia, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and South…

Best Time to Visit Luang Prabang, Laos

Planning your trip to the 'city of the Golden Buddha Phra Bang' from November to March means that you'll have the chance to experience the city with relatively dry and chill weather. However, these months are known as the peak season, meaning that the area will be overcrowded and accommodation rates doubled. This is also…

Languages Spoken in Laos

The Lao language is the official language of Laos, also spoken in northeastern Thailand. As a former French protectorate, French is still well-liked and appreciated by high-profile individuals, such as diplomats. English is also very common with younger generations. Other minority languages are spoken by the different ethnicities of Laos.

Getting around Luang Prabang might be challenging for newbies but at the same time an adventure. Unlike in other parts of the world, because of deficiencies in infrastructure even short rides by bus can turn into a "journey of hope" taking hours to reach the destination. Buses are subdivided into ordinary buses characterised by either…

Getting around Luang Prabang by taxi is inconvenient and unpopular. However, they are one way to move from the airport to the hotel or guesthouse. Taxi stands are just outside arrivals and cost around $7 to get to town. Besides taxis, tuk-tuks and pre-arranged minivans are also available.

Tuk-tuk is the most traditional and popular way to discover Luang Prabang for only 15,000-30,000 LAK ($1.7-$3.5 USD). These small colourful vehicles are everywhere in the city and you can get one by waving to the driver or approaching one of the many in the parking lots. In 2015, Luang Prabang launched the eco-friendly E-Bus…

Bicycle is an eco-friendly way to discover Luang Prabang's wonders. Sabaidee LuangPrabang Travel features a wide range of bikes to choose from. Prices vary based on the number of days and bike types (e.g. 1-7 days will cost around 6 USD for a mountain bike and around 2.5 USD for a regular bike). ID, passport,…

To live Luang Prabang to the fullest, hop on a boat and experience the most scenic and picturesque way to marvel at the city's mind-blowing scenery. The main aquatic thoroughfares are the Mekong River, Nam Ou, Nam Khan, Nam Tha, Nam Ngum and Se Kong. Boats of different sizes navigate jewel-blue streams through lush vegetation.…

Medical Care in Luang Prabang

Medical care in Luang Prabang has improved significantly over the last few years, but the lack of medical facilities remains a major problem in the whole area. Some of the most reputable hospitals in the area of the Luang Prabang are Attapeu Province Hospital and Khammouane Province Hospital with French- and English-speaking staff ready to…

Set in close proximity to the night market, the main post office – La Poste – opens Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm. It provides services such as phone calls, DHL and Western Union facilities. Stamps can be purchased at corner shops.

+586 is Laos' country code that will allow you to call from abroad 71 is Luang Prabang's area code +586 71 is followed by a 6-digit phone number (e.g. +586 71 xxx xxx)

There are five different power plug and sockets types, A, B, C, E, and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. See what electric plugs look like on the image slider and find out whether you need a travel adaptor.