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MONK, LUANG PRABANG
Laos
ROUGH COSTS
Daily budget
Basic US$20/Occasional treat
US$25-30
Drink
Beerlao US$1.25
Food
Noodle soup US$1.25
Hostel/budget hotel
US$3-6
Travel
Bus: Vientiane-Luang Prabang (390km;
10-12hr, US$14); Slow boat: Houayxai-Luang
Prabang (300km; 2 days, US$28)
FACT FILE
Population
6.7 million
Language
Lao
Religion
Theravada Buddhism
Currency
Kip (K)
Capital
Vientiane
International phone code
T
856
Time zone
GMT + 7hr
HIGHLIGHTS
1
Vang Vieng
Enjoy a great range of outdoor
activities at this spectacular natural playground.
See p.364
2
Luang Prabang
A fabulous UNESCO World
Heritage Site: a great place to explore.
See p.368
3
Nong Khiaw
Soak up the stunning limestone
karsts from a riverside bungalow.
See p.380
4
Slow boat on the Mekong
Chug down the
vast river on a wooden cargo boat.
See p.386
5
Wat Phou
Seek serenity among sun-warmed
Khmer ruins.
See p.396
6
Si Phan Don
Kick back with a Beerlao on
these sandy Mekong islands.
See p.397
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.343
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