Destination
Laos
Laos offers winding rivers framed by lush hills, quiet villages where monks glide past sunrise, and ancient temples that whisper centuries of tradition; travellers cherish the gentle pace, fragrant cuisine and the warm hospitality that greet every road.
In the cool dry season, when the skies are clear and the Mekong glints under gentle light, the countryside is at its most verdant.
Good to know before you go
- Capital
- Vientiane
- Currency
- Laotian Kip (LAK)
- Languages
- Lao, French, English
- Dialling code
- +856
- Drives on the
- right
- Plug types
- A, B, C, E, F
Plug letters follow the IEC world-plugs list. Check your adapter before you buy one.
Entry requirements and safety: UK government travel advice for Laos
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