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When to visit Laos
Best Season
11-2月
Laos Basic Info
| Capital | Vientiane |
| Currency | Lao Kip LAK |
| Timezone | UTC+7.00 |
| Visa | Visa on arrival |
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Events & Festivals in Laos
Boun Hor Khao Salak (Buddhist Festival)
Various locations
9
Elephant Festival Laos
Sainyabuli
2
Lao New Year / Pi Mai Lao
Various locations
4
Lao New Year Pi Mai Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
4
Boun Bang Fai Rocket Festival
Various locations
5
Boun Ok Pansa (End of Buddhist Lent)
Various locations
10
That Luang Festival
Vientiane
11
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Laos offers visa on arrival for many nationalities. You can obtain it at the airport immigration counter.
The official currency of Laos is Lao Kip. Credit cards are widely accepted in major cities, but carry cash for smaller establishments.
Laos is generally considered safe for tourists. Exercise normal precautions as you would in any destination.
The best time to visit Laos is 11-2月.
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