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Background

Culture  Vientiane. An authentic traditional Asian lifestyle. If you have been to... Last edited: 14 December 2012 History  Southern Laos - History The history of Southern Laos goes back to pre-Angkorian... Last edited: 29 June 2016 Recommended Reading  Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel... Last edited: 24 March 2016 Tourist Board Info  Here is a link to the official tourism bureau for Laos Lao National Tourism... Last edited: 17 November 2016 Weather & When to Go  Hot and Dry Season: February - April Av tem Av rainfall Overview 20 - 32 oC... Last edited: 30 August 2006 Away from the river..  The furthest away from the River that the vast majority of visitors go is... Last edited: 4 February 2015 FAQs for Lao Travel  FAQs for Lao Travel 1.  Q. Is Laos safe?        A. Yes, Laos is a safe place... Last edited: 5 May 2015 Photo Gallery  Here is a link to some pictures of Laos. Pictures of Laos Images of Laos Last edited: 20 May 2009 Trivia & Fun Facts  Many people would love to visit Laos.  But unless Laos cracks down on rampant... Last edited: 21 October 2015

	Things to Do
The Plain of Jars  Plain of Jars is the number one reason to visit Phonsavan.  It should... Last edited: 30 May 2013 Explore More:  Read traveller reviews on all Laos Attractions

For Foreign Visitors

Banks & Money  As of August 2015, there are now many international ATMs in Vientiane and one... Last edited: 20 August 2015 Crossing the Border  Crossing the border from Vietnam: If you are coming overland, the top tip is to... Last edited: 23 November 2015 Tipping & Etiquette  Tipping Tipping is not part of the culture  in Laos, and you are not required... Last edited: 6 November 2015 Laos travel tips  General Advice - show respect and use your head and eyes and common sense will... Last edited: 12 January 2007