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No way you should go to Laos if you need to enjoy a lot of entertainment and nightlife. In Vientiane, outside cafes close by 10.30 PM. There are some probably expensive discos in the big hotels

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PoliceEmergency: 191, PoliceVientiane: +856 21 21 27 06, Tourist Police: +856 21 24 36 47, Firefighters:190, Frenchmedical center: +856 21 21 41 50

Since 2009, Laos has a rail network, but very modest since 2013 it had only 3.5 kilometers stretching between Friendship Bridge and Thanaleng station, located 17 km from Vientiane. From this station you can reach Vientiane by bus, tuk-tuk or taxi.

Laos is an excellent destination for anyone interested in picking up elaborate handicrafts. Hill-tribe silks, arts, crafts, home-furnishings, jewellery and couture quality textiles dominate the market.

The official language is Lao. It is also used as the vernacular by ethnic minorities. Lao part of the family of Thai languages ​​spoken throughout Southeast Asia, from Assam to Yunnan by nearly 100 million people. In fact

Dressing properly. For men, not topless. Bermuda possible length knees, but it's better to be pants. For women or shorts or miniskirts, long skirt or trousers preference. Avoid bare shoulders and plunging necklines, especially in temples.