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Laos , officially as the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Cover area of 236,800 Square Kilometers. The population of Laos is Estimated 5,6 million. Laos is placed in between Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China and Myanmar. Latitude 14-23 degrees North. Longitude 100-108 degrees East. Around 75% of its terrain are mountainous. The official language is Lao. Vientiane is the capital and the largest city in the country. Now, Theravada Buddhism is the professed religion of about 90% of Lao people. Laos is divided into three main regions. The North, the center and the South. The Mekong River is the main geographical feature in the West and forms a natural Border with Thailand in some areas. The Mekong flows through nearly 1,900 Kilometers of Lao territory and shapes much of the lifestyle of the people of Laos. Languages The official language of Lao PDR is Lao, Other languages used are French, English, Chinese, Thais and Vietnamese. French is the second language that generally spoken Throughout the country while English is in common use among business sectors and Young generators. Climate Laos has a tropical climate with three distinct seasons. The dry or cool season begins End of October and lasts until end of February with average temperature of 20”25”C. At night, The weather can be cold in some areas especially in the mountains , Location. such as Luang Prabang and Xieng khoang and Sam Neua, The temperatures is ranged from 0” C to 5” C. So it will be good idea to take along a pullover or lack during this season. The hot season is between March to June with an average temperature of 35” C. It is accordingly Recommended to bring along light cotton clothes and hats when going out from june to early October.It is the rainy season with the average temperature of 25”30” C.During this Time, It is most likely that rain comes in afternoon and in the evening, Laos can be visited throughout of year. About Laos Laos is and independent country in the heart of Indochina, bordered by country North Myanmar, to the Northwest, Thailand to the west, Vietnam to the East and Cambodia to The South. Laos has a most of the landscapes are mountains and Forest. The major river Is the Mekong river . Laos is placed in between Vietnam,Thailand, China,Myanmar and Cambodia. Laos has two World Heritages. Luang-Prabang and Wat Phou Champassak..From Vientiane Capital City to Luang-Prabang on the road 13 North estimate 450 km From Vientiane Capital City to Wat Phou Champassak on the road 13 south estimate 650 km. National Heritages in Vientiane Center: That Luang Stupa, Hoprakeo, Wat Sisaket temple, Wat Ong Tue temple, Wat Inpaeang temple,Wat Simuong temple, Laos has three international Airprts.. Wattay International airport,. Luang Prabang International Airport and Paske International Airport in Champassak Province. Arrival and Departure flights are offered by Lao Airlines, Thai Airways international( TG ) Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines, and China Yunnan Airlines. Lao Country can be entered or exited overland at different immigration checkpoints Which are open daily, they are as follow. 1/ From Nongkhai ( Thailand ) to Vientiane via the Friendship Bridge by crossing the Mekong River by shuttle bus. Open daily from 6.00 to 10.00pm. 2/ From Chiangkhong ( Thailand ) by crossing the mekong River by ferry to Houixay Checkpoint,Bokeo Province. 3/ From South China via Mohan Chinese Checkpoint to Botene Checkpoint Luangnamtha Province. 4/ From Nakornpanom ( Thailand ) crossing the Mekong River by ferry to Thakhek checkpoint, Khammouane Province. 5/ From Mukdahan ( Thailand ) to thaheuasavanh checkpoint Savannakhet Province. 6/ From Quang Tri ( Vietnam ) to Dandavanh checkpoint Savannaket Province. 7/ From Ubolratchathani ( Thailand ) via chongmek checkpoint to Vangtao checpoint Champassak Province. 8/ From Vinh ( Vietnam ) to Nampao checkpoint , Lak Sao ( KM20) khamkeut District Borikhamxay Province. 9/ From Vietnam to Namkan checkpoint, Xiangkhuang Province 10/ From Vietnam to Nampao checkpoint Khammouane Province. 11/ From South of China to Sbhun Checkpoint, Phongsaly Province.( No visa on arrival) 12 From Myanmar to Xiangkok checkpoint, Luangnamtha Province.( No visa on arrival) Airport Tax: A Departure a Airport Tax at Vientiane ,Luang Prabang and Paske Airports is levied for international Airport flights. Whereas,Domestics airport tax is .1us$ or 10.000kips per outgoing domestic passenger al all domestic Airports. Passport and Visas It is possible to obtain a Visa on arrival at the following international checkpoint Visa can be obtained with a fee of 50.US$ with validity of 30 days , 2 passport photos are required for each visa application, If visas are valid for 15 days. It is possible to extend the visa at the immigration office in Vientiane with a fee of 1.US$ per day Hotel Contracted with MK Tour , Novotel, lane xang hotel, Ang Kham hotel, Elephant hotel Vangvieng, Dansavanh hotel Vientiane, Dansavanh hotel Nam Ngum. KhonePhapheng Resort Champassak. Nilamith Resort Vientiane. Booking Conditions Accepted by local authorities. It is the tour member is responsibility to ensure that they have valid passports and visa. |
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