You can eat at cafes, street stalls, beer halls or restaurants, offering everything from rice noodles to filet mignon. For good Lao meals, try the Dong Palan Night Market on the east bank of the Nong Chan ponds. Tribal crafts, fabrics, jewellery and furniture are all good buys in Vientiane. This 'city' is just barely waking from a long slumber brought on by decades of war and revolution. Luang Prabang has only 16,000 residents and few concessions to 20th-century living, save for infrequent electricity and a few cars and trucks.
Rush hour occurs when school students are let out and the streets fill with bicycles.
Sights include the Royal Palace Museum , Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Wisunlat . We encourage you to verify any critical information with the relevant authorities before you travel. This includes information on visa requirements, health and safety, customs, and transportation.