What did you learn from your trip to Laos?

If a Lao woman asks you if you want to smoke, ignore it; Lao women hold up half the sky and work hard; But men in Laos are lazy. The income here is low, the price is expensive, and the folk customs are simple!

20 18 Travel to Laos by car from Yunnan, passing through Luang Prabang, Wanrong and Vientiane for half a month. During this period, I witnessed many magnificent original ecological scenery, tasted the most authentic food in Laos and realized the kindness and simplicity of the Lao people!

On the first day I came to Laos, I was deeply fascinated. This place is simply a paradise for holidays. In China, the monthly salary is only 7000, which makes it impossible to make ends meet. I didn't expect to be so comfortable after a trip to Laos. I only spent a few thousand yuan to visit all the major scenic spots in Laos. I advise you:

If you don't have a pair of beautiful eyes and a strong stomach, then don't come to Laos, because not only the scenery is beautiful, the food is delicious, but also the locals are warm and kind. What impressed me when I mentioned Laos? My answer is: lingering!

Laos has a land area of 236,800 square kilometers and a population of only 7.27 million. It is a completely landlocked country, one of the only five socialist countries in the world and one of the least developed countries in the world. Laos has a low sense of existence, which makes many people's first impression of Laos:

Poverty and backwardness.

As we all know, when you come to Laos, you will find many differences here. Although the economy is backward, people live a happy and contented life. Laos has a high happiness index. Travel to Laos once, and you will definitely get something!

The first experience in Laos

The plan to travel to Laos has been brewing in my mind for a long time. In the summer of 20 18, I entered Laos by car from Dali, Yunnan, and then went to Luang Prabang, Wanrong and Vientiane along the 13 highway. I slept in the wind, saw a lot of local customs and learned.

Before departure, I learned on the Internet that Laos is a landlocked country, and here it is.

Tropical and subtropical monsoon climate, rainy season from May to 10, dry season from10 to April of the following year, with an average annual temperature of 26, so I prepared short sleeves, motion sickness medicine, mosquito repellent, toilet water and some UnionPay cards in advance. I changed a little Lao currency kip when I was at the border!

At the beginning of the trip, the arrival visa fee from Mohan Port in Yunnan to Mo Ding Port in Laos is required from 300 yuan. When filling out the application form, a man came to help me and asked me for the so-called "help fee" of 20 thousand kip. Finally, after all the formalities were completed, I gave 20,000 kips as a "transit tip" and 60,000 kips for the car.

The first feeling when I came to Laos was that there were abundant natural resources, many trees and lush trees, but the roads were not repaired. I had to take motion sickness medicine because of the bumps along the way.

Luang Prabang, the first city in Laos, is said to be a city. In fact, from the perspective of construction scale and population ratio, it is a town. She stayed at an inn in Luang Prabang for 60 yuan for one night, and the proprietress was also from China. Easy to communicate. Here, I saw many passionate local beauties. Their beauty is pure natural beauty, with symmetrical and slim figure, exquisite facial features and good skin.

What do you know when you come to Laos?

1, Lao people live a Buddhist life. The legal retirement age of an old man is 60, and he can get 80% of his original salary after retirement. However, many Lao men live a "semi-retirement" life at the age of 30. Because of the large national social security subsidies, Lao women are hardworking and willing to pay more for their families. Therefore, when traveling in Laos, most of you can see posts such as tour guides and shopping guides.

There is a big gap between the rich and the poor in Laos, and the life of the poor is in dire straits, but even so, most people are still content with the status quo and will not pay more for making money. Many poor families are wooden houses and even use traditional looms, with an annual income of less than 3,000 yuan.

Many people in Laos can speak Chinese, because in the same position in Laos, if you can speak Chinese, your salary will be higher than if you can't speak Chinese.

4. The most lively folk festival in Laos is the Songkran Festival. Every April of the lunar calendar 13- 15, many Laos locals and tourists attend.

The state religion of Laos is Buddhism. More than half of people think that although ordinary people's houses and buildings are ordinary, temples are magnificent. Men in Laos have to become monks once in their lives, ranging from three to five days to three to five years.

6. There is a solemn scene in Laos: giving. That is, to provide free food for monks, which is the most spectacular thing in Luang Prabang in the morning. Because there are no kitchens in temples in Laos, monks rely entirely on folk alms for their diet.

7. Laos mainly relies on agricultural development, and its industrial strength is not strong. Many commodities need to be imported. Local fruits are cheap, but imported food and daily necessities are more expensive.

8. The basic road construction in rural Laos is very poor and bumpy, because 80% of the land in Laos is mountainous and plateau, with high forest coverage, rugged mountain roads and difficult driving.

9. The average annual temperature in Laos is 26 degrees, so what local people wear most is: slippers.

10, the most used mobile phone brands in Laos are oppo and vivo.

1 1. In Laos, you can use the local currency kip or USD, and you need to communicate in English, but in some remote areas, English is not good either. Local people speak Lao, so online translation or body language expression is needed.

12. Laos' economic strength is relatively low. In 2020, the total GDP of Laos will be about19.7 billion US dollars, and the per capita GDP will be 2,642 US dollars, equivalent to about17,700 yuan. In other words, the per capita monthly wealth creation capacity in Laos is insufficient 1500 yuan.

13. Minimum wage in Laos130,000 kip, equivalent to RMB about 680 yuan/month. The average wage level is around 1500 yuan, but many people's wages are less than 1500 yuan. The average office worker's salary is only about 800- 1000 yuan, which is the salary of catering service industry. The salary of doctors and teachers is about 1200 yuan, but the salary of a Chinese-speaking tour guide or salesman is much higher than others, reaching 1600-4000 yuan a month.

14, consumption in Laos is not low, but local fruits are cheaper:

A kilo of durian 20 yuan, banana 1.5 yuan, mango 3 yuan, pineapple 1 yuan, but there are many things that are more expensive:

A kilo of Chinese cabbage 20 yuan, a bottle of mineral water 3 yuan, a bag of potato chips 8 yuan, a bucket of instant noodles 15 yuan, a marinated egg 1.5 yuan, a bowl of rice 3 yuan, a fried rice 12 yuan, a bowl of rice noodles 15 yuan, a liter of gasoline 6.7 yuan and a kilo of pork/kloc. This kind of consumption is comparable to domestic third-tier cities!

15, the public transportation in Laos is relatively backward, and the most convenient way to travel is by bus. There are many kinds of buses here, so you have to bargain every time you take them. Generally, 5 yuan can take it.

16. If you rent a car in Vientiane, the capital, you must wear a helmet, because many traffic policemen "ambush law enforcement" and may be fined if they are caught.

17, Lao people believe in Buddhism, and their eating habits are: two meals a day, no eating, no drinking, no vegetarianism after noon, and only "ten meats".

18, Lao people eat with their right hand because they think their left hand is unclean.

19, the Lao people think that the head is sacred and inviolable.

20. Laos attaches great importance to temples, especially when foreign tourists visit, they need to pay attention to the scale of dress, and can't touch the Buddha statues with their hands and feet. This is an act of disrespect.

2 1, Lao people pay great attention to their behavior in public places and can't make too intimate moves, even hugging and holding hands.

22. Lao people care about white, because they think white is unlucky, so white quilts are rarely seen in hotels, and mosquito nets and curtains are basically not white series.

23. Laos has been bombed the most times in the world, and many buried bombs have not been found.

24. Most private cars in Laos are Japanese cars, because the chassis is high and it is easy to take mountain roads. In Laos, rich people drive pickup trucks, ordinary people ride motorcycles, and poor people ride tuk-tuk cars.

25. There are many Chinese in Laos, most of whom are from Hunan. They started their business in Laos in the 1990s, and there are people from China in all walks of life. Therefore, they speak more Chinese here, because they earn more by working with China people.

26. There are many rivers in Laos, and local people like to bathe in them.

27. When Lao people entertain guests, they will give them fish heads and chicken heads to show their respect.

28. Laos is the largest exporter of mahogany in Asia, and many people here do this business.

29. The education level in Laos is relatively backward. Parents don't pay much attention to their children's education, and set 6 years old as the school age. However, many parents are unwilling to send their children to school, and even if they do, they are unwilling to invest a lot of money in their studies. Therefore, even if there are many schools in Laos, the dropout rate is high.

30. The rich in Laos are rich and the poor are poor. At the age of 30, they began to enjoy life. They are good at singing and dancing, more comfortable and more Buddhist. Because everyone is poor, it makes no difference. Being poor and happy is not bad.

I stayed in Laos for a while and felt the delicious food and beautiful scenery here. Among them, what I saw and heard in Luang Prabang, Wanrong and Vientiane impressed me the most. In these three places, I completely put down my body and mind, enjoyed the comfort of nature and felt the simplicity and kindness of the Lao people. Let's see what I saw and heard in Laos:

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is my first stop in Laos. It is located on the bank of Mekong River, about 500 kilometers away from Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It used to be the capital of Laos, and later moved to Vientiane.

Luang Prabang today not only has a thousand years of cultural precipitation, but also retains many traditional colonial buildings. These traditional buildings are in sharp contrast with modern urban buildings. There are also more than 20 pagodas preserved here. On the streets of Luang Prabang, you can see many Buddhist temples just by looking up. Beautiful decoration, strong visual impact, but the murals inside are more delicious.

In Luang Prabang, the most spectacular sight is the collective giving at 5 o'clock every morning, because there is no kitchen in the temple, and monks can come out to accept the giving of the people. In recent years, the scene of giving has become more and more mature, attracting many tourists and gradually becoming "commercialized". Many people will also learn to buy food for monks or cook by themselves. It costs about 654.38+100000 Lao Yuan to buy a glutinous rice thread.

After each charity, the monks will recite a scripture, which is sacred and solemn, and everyone involved will have different feelings!

When you come to Luang Prabang, the most beautiful scenic spot is: Guangxi Waterfall! In different seasons, the waterfalls in Guangxi have different scenery. From March to April, the waterfalls in Guangxi are unique and beautiful, and from July to August, the waterfalls in Guangxi are magnificent.

Every year, tourists come to Guangxi Waterfalls in an endless stream. It is a beautiful "Little Jiuzhai", where you can vent your youth and vitality, the water is clear, there are many fish, and there are beautiful women with different skin colors. Really get carried away, happy wonderland!

Wanrong

In Laos, Wanrong is an important tourist destination that can't be missed. It is very commercialized, with complete infrastructure and many outdoor activities. The most worthwhile places to visit here are diving, rafting, cave exploration and hot air balloon.

When I came to Wanrong, I felt that it had nothing to do with poverty, because walking on the street of Wanrong, rows of two-story villas stood on both sides, indicating that this is a different place. The green morning in Wanrong is the least crowded, because tourists here like to "talk all night". Wanrong Street in the morning is particularly quiet and serene!

When you come to Wanrong, which is known as the "Small Guilin", a scenic spot you can't miss is the lagoon 8 kilometers away from Wanrong. The lake is very clear and has natural trees, so it attracts many tourists. There are no national boundaries, only laughter, and every afternoon 1-3 attracts the most tourists.

In addition, you can also explore Tangjiangdong, which is an interesting experience project. As you go deeper and deeper, everyone must wear headlights, and the rental fee is 1000 kip. Looking out from the cave, the sunshine is beautiful, but in the empty cave, people look very small and give people a sense of excitement!

Every phenomenon on earth

As the capital of Laos, Vientiane is a must. After vicissitudes of life, three ups and downs, it did not stabilize until the 1990 s.

Laos is called "the country of ten thousand buddhas". When you come here, you must not miss visiting the temple. There are more than ten temples to visit here, but visitors should remember to take off their shoes when entering the temples. If you plan to visit the temple that day, you'd better wear light shoes! Women's clothes should not be too exaggerated or too eye-catching. Even if you wear a short skirt, you should get a free square towel at the gate of the temple and cover it with a long skirt. This is also a kind of respect!

In Vientiane, Tuluan Temple can't be missed. The mound covers a large area. There are many temples and landscapes around the iconic three-story stupa in the center. It's beautiful to take pictures here, and the sunset is waiting for you.

How is the diet in Laos?

Laos also has a lot of delicious food, but it needs a strong stomach, because Laos' diet is similar to Thai food, and it tends to be sour, spicy, raw and fresh. Local people like spicy food very much. The staple food is glutinous rice flour. Grab glutinous rice flour with your hands and eat it with your fingers. The taste is q-bomb!

Top ten Lao dishes are recommended here. Don't miss them when traveling in Laos:

Glutinous rice, old fish sauce, spicy salad, green papaya salad, sausage, barbecue, grilled fish, roast chicken, noodle soup, bamboo rice.

Coffee is very common in Laos. Coffee is a major product in Laos' export economy. There are many cafes here, especially Luang Prabang, where you can enjoy the petty bourgeoisie! There is also a local beer in Laos called Beerlao, which tastes very pure.

Lao girls are gentle and kind.

There are many ethnic groups in Laos, but the facial features and skin color of Laos girls are similar to those of China people, except that Miao girls have a little darker skin color, so there will be no strange feeling from the bottom of my heart. For example, if you want to get along with an African girl, you may not be able to accept it for a while, but Lao girls won't, because they don't talk, and you can't tell if they are foreigners at all!

Moreover, Lao girls have a good personality, so it is generally not urgent to joke with them. Whoever likes it generously, Lao girls will tell each other directly, and they will also tell each other directly what they like. It's that simple!

In Laos, many young girls come out as tour guides for tourists, play together during the day, eat local snacks, go to beautiful scenic spots and drink together at night. The beer in Laos is very strong, with 6 bottles in China and only 1 bottle in Laos.

Write it at the end

The Lao people I met, whether they are poor people surrounded by families or rich people who are pampered, are optimistic and cheerful. Once, I was tired and rested on the side of the road. The little girl standing on the side of the road waved to me excitedly. In an instant, all my fatigue disappeared without a trace. I was moved by the innocent smile of the little girl in Laos. Yes, life should be positive and optimistic, but I didn't respond rashly. I'm afraid my indifference will ruin her enthusiasm!

Do you like Laos like this?