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Laos
The slowest country in the region, on purpose. A river that organises everything, limestone karst in the north, and very little pressure to do much about either.
When to go
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit Laos: Nov–Feb
Cities
Where people go in Laos
- Luang Prabang3 days is about right
- Vientiane2 days is about right
Landmarks
What people go to see in Laos
Luang Prabang· 6 landmarks
Kuang Si Falls
Mount Phousi
Luang Prabang Night Market
Pak Ou Caves
Royal Palace Museum · UNESCO
Wat Xieng Thong · UNESCO
Vientiane· 6 landmarks
Buddha Park
Haw Phra Kaew
Patuxai
Pha That Luang
That Dam
Wat Si Saket
Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay
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Sourced stays
Things to do
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Sourced experiences
Fly to Laos
2 airports we can search
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Practical
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The facts you look up on the plane
Driving
On the right
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
A / B / C / E / F
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
230V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
LAK · Lao kip
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Hello
ສະບາຍດີ · sabaidee
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Not expected. Rounding up, or a small note for a guide.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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