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Useful addresses while traveling in Laos

Laos is listed as a safe country to travel and there is nothing to worry if you follow our Laos safety & precaution notices

However, you should have some useful addresses in your pocket in case you need the supports during your trip, which may relate to your visa or passport, urgent health problem, or emergency services.

Below is the list of all the useful addresses in Laos that you should kno

List of diplomatic mission in Laos

U.S. Embassy in Vientiane

  • Thadeua Road KM 9, Sisatanak District
  • Tel.: 021 487 000
  • Website: https://la.usembassy.gov/

British Embassy in Vientiane

  • Rue Yokkabat, Ban Phonexay, Saysettha District
  • Tel.: 030 77 00 000
  • Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-vientiane 

Australian Embassy in Vientiane

  • Thadeua Road KM 4, Sisatanak District
  • Tel.: 021 353 800
  • Website: https://laos.embassy.gov.au/

Office of the Embassy of Canada in Vientiane

  • C/O Australian Embassy
  • Thadeua Road KM 4, Sisatanak District
  • Tel.: 021 353 834

List of Laos diplomatic mission abroad

In the United States

  • Embassy of Laos 
  • 2222 S Street N.W, Washington, D.C., 20008
  • Tel.: 202 328 9148
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: http://www.laoembassy.com/

In the United Kingdom

  • Embassy of Laos
  • 49 Porchester Terrace, London W2 3TS, UK
  • Tel.: +44 20 7402 3770
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: There is currently no embassy website

In Australia

  • Embassy of Laos 
  • 1 Dalman Crescent, O’Malley, Canberra, ACT 2606
  • Tel.: +61 2 6286 4595
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: http://www.laosembassy.net/

In Canada

  • Laos Honorary Consulate 
  • 1943 St. Johns Street Port Moody, Vancouver, BC V3H 2A1
  • Tel.: 778 896 1814
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: There is currently no consulate website

List of hospitals for foreigners in some tourist sites

In Vientiane

Alliance International Medical Centre

  • Honda Complex, Souphanuvong Road, Ban Wattayyaithong, Sikhottabong district
  • Tel.: 021 513 095

French Medical Centre

  • Bvd. Kouvieng Rue Simeuang 
  • Tel.: 021 214 150

Mittaphab (Friendship) Hospital

  • Address: Phontong Road, Ban Phonsavang, Vientiane, Laos
  • Tel: +856 (0) 21 710 005/ +856 (0) 21 710 006

Australian Embassy Clinic

  • Address: Km 4, Thadeua Road, Ban Watnak, P.O. Box 292, Vientiane
  • Tel: +856 (0 )21 353 840

Lao Skyways

  • Address: Strengthen Hotel, ASEAN Road, Sikhottabong District, PO Box 6618, Vientiane
  • Tel: +856(0) 21512027

Mahosot Hospital

  • Address: Quai Fa Ngum Road, Vientiane
  • Tel.: 021 213 903

In Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang Provincial Hospital

  • Phouvao Street, Ban Pongkham
  • Tel.: 071 254 027

Phakan's Clinic

  • Phouvao Street, Ban Pongkham 
  • Tel.: 020 55 558 280

Emergency & Important Numbers

To dial listings from outside Laos, dial your international access code, the country code and then the number (minus ‘0’, which is used when dialing domestically).

  • Country code                        856
  • International access code     00
  • Ambulance                           195
  • Fire                                       190
  • Police                                   191
  • Tourist Police                        192
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PLACES TO VISIT IN Laos
Luang Prabang
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The ancient capital of Lane Xang Kingdom

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Vientiane
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The ancient capital of Lane Xang Kingdom

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Nong Khiaw
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The combination of fun and educational activities

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Explore every corners of the destination on two wheels

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Check out all the must-see places and things to do & see

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Unique experience combined with top-notch services

Honeymoon Vacation
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Easy excursions combined with unique experience making the long-lasting romantic memories

Trek & Hike
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Explore the least visited destinations and unknown experience on foot

Cruise
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The combination of some must-see experience and the cruise tour along the mighty rivers

Unseen
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Reveal off-the-beatentrack routes, least explored destinations, and unknown tribe groups

Wellness & Leisure
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Easy excursion combined with week-long beach break

Laos PLANS BY TIME FRAME
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Taking a cruise on the fascinating Mekong River offers a unique and memorable travel experience. The Mekong River, one of the longest rivers in Asia, flows through several countries, including China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Each destination along the river offers its own distinct cultural, historical, and natural attractions. In this article, we will go over what you can expect when cruising the Mekong River. 

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Among these remarkable places is the Xe Champhone Loop, an enchanting location that captures the essence of Laos.

In early September 2022, we had the privilege of embarking on an Educational Tour organized by the esteemed Tetraktys Organization. Our objective was to delve into the wonders of this loop and promote its allure to international tourists.

During our expedition, we were awe-struck by the captivating sights and valuable insights we gained. The area boasts an abundance of captivating natural landscapes, rich traditional culture, and warm-hearted hosts.

We have compiled comprehensive information about this captivating region below.

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Luang Prabang will celebrate the boat racing festival (Boun Souang Heua) in Namkhan River during Buddhist Lent Period, on August 26th, 2022.

A notice issued by Luang Prabang provincial office says that Luang Prabang will arrange Boun Hor Khaopadapdin, an annual festival held to feed spirits with home-made parcels of food, and the boat racing activities along Namkhan River. 

The province intends to promote the traditional festival and practices in hopes of attracting more domestic and foreign tourists, generating revenue for locals.

Traditional racing boats are made of a single tree and can accommodate up to fifty rowers.

The boats are considered sacred, are cleaned, and are given offerings which are believed to bring victory to the team.

In the downtown heart of Luang Prabang, there will also be gatherings and markets.

The festival will be held on August 26th, 2022, the same day with Boun Khao Padapdine.

Covid-19 put a stop to traditional customs and festivals for almost three years, but now that the measurements have been relaxed, tourist destinations in Laos expect to recommence festivities and offer hope for travelers.

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How long to spend in Laos may seem like a ridiculous question to address, but if you have plenty of time and aren’t sure how much to dedicate, this blog will definitely help you out. 

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The Rocket Festival (Boun Bang Fai) is a merit-making ceremony traditionally practiced by ethnic Lao people near the beginning of the wet season in numerous villages and municipalities, in the regions of Northeastern Thailand and Laos. Celebrations typically include preliminary music and dance performances, competitive processions of floats, dancers and musicians on the second day, and culminating on the third day in competitive firings of home-made rockets. Local participants and sponsors use the occasion to enhance their social prestige, as is customary in traditional Buddhist folk festivals throughout Southeast Asia.

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