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DESTINATION
IN ASIA
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Luang
Prabang, the ancient royal city and the former Royal Capital
of Laos is the the jewel of Indochina which is surrounded by
mountains at the junction of the Mekong and its tributary,
the Khan. It has dozens of temples and religious sites, both
large and small. The best way to see these sites is by foot
or by bicycle. The biggest concentration of temples is in
the old quarter, much of which forms a peninsula between the
Mekong and the Khan rivers. In between temple visits, there
are many small restaurants perched high on the banks of the
Mekong where you can watch life go by at a very slow pace.
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Location
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: South East Asia
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Visa
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: Myanmar passport holder require to get the visa
before visiting. Visas are issued upon arrival in
Laos to foreign tourists and business persons at
most border crossings and Luang Prabang
Airport.
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Time
Zone
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: GMT/UTC +7
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When
to go
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: The best time to visit overall is the cool
season, between November
and February
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Currency
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: Kip |
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Airport tax
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: Airport tax (US$ 10) is levied at the air port.
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Languages
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: The Lao language is a member of the Tai
language group, sometimes known as Tai-Kadai or
Kadai. Thai is also well understood in Laos.
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Electricity
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: 220 volts AC.
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Must visit
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: Wat Xieng Thong, Mount Phousi and Wat That Chom
Sii,Pak OuCaves,
Ban Xang Hai, Kuang Si Waterfalls, Ban Phanom Village
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