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Laos - Shopping The markets in
Vientiane and Luang Prabang (about 40 minutes by air from Vientiane)
are worth visiting. Silk, silver jewelry and handmade shirts are
good buys. Although the majority of shops have fixed prices,
bartering is still advisable for antiques and other art objects.
Shopping in Luang Prabang | Shopping in Vang Vieng | Shopping in Huay Xai | Shopping in Phonsavan | Shopping in Luang Nam Tha
Shopping
hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1600; Mon-Sat 0900-2100 (private shops).
Currency Information:
Currency
Lao Kip (LAK) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of LAK5000,
2000, 1000, 500 and 100.
Currency exchange
Thai Baht and US
Dollars are the easiest currencies to exchange. They are also widely
accepted in shops, markets and hotels in Vientiane and Luang Prabang.
Credit & debit cards
Major credit cards are accepted in the more upmarket hotels and
restaurants. Check with your credit or debit card company for
details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be
available.
Travelers cheques
Limited acceptance. To avoid additional exchange rate charges,
travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in US Dollars or
Thai Baht.
Currency restrictions
The import and export of local currency is prohibited. There are no
restrictions on the import or export of foreign currency, but
amounts greater than US$2000 must be declared.
The markets in Vientiane and Luang Prabang (about 40 minutes by air
from Vientiane) are worth visiting. Silk, silver jewelry and
handmade shirts are good buys. Although the majority of shops have
fixed prices, bartering is still advisable for antiques and other
art objects.
Shopping hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1600; Mon-Sat 0900-2100 (private shops).
More guides: Shopping in Luang Prabang | Shopping in Vang Vieng | Shopping in Huay Xai | Shopping in Phonsavan | Shopping in Luang Nam Tha |
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