7 interesting things about the land of a million elephants

(Baonghean.vn) - Laos is a country that shares a border and has a long-standing relationship with Vietnam. However, this country still has many mysteries that you may not know.

1. Cars flood the streets

The Lao government's policy of not imposing import tax on cars makes the price of a car of famous brands: Mercedes, Chevrolet,... in this country only half that of the same type of car sold in Vietnam.

2. A lot of Vietnamese people live in Laos.

In Laos, you can easily find a native who speaks fluent Vietnamese or a fellow Vietnamese who comes to Laos to do business. Almost every major city in Laos has separate areas for Vietnamese people to live. You also don't need to worry too much about exchanging Lao currency, because many shops here are willing to accept Vietnamese Dong instead of Lao Kip.

3. There are many things towarm taboo

If you are used to hugging, putting your arm around a friend's waist, or touching their head when meeting close friends, you should refrain from doing so with a Lao friend because touching a woman, and especially touching someone's head, is considered an insult. In addition, wearing short clothes to spiritual places such as temples and pagodas is also strictly forbidden.

4. Peaceful life

In Laos, after 9pm, the central areas of big cities are deserted with people and vehicles. Lao people live peacefully and gently, they even do not like to use car horns when participating in traffic. This is the unique charm of the "Land of a Million Elephants" among the bustling Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, ... around.

5. Lao Beer is the best in Asia

In Laos, the image of a beer bottle with a tiger logo appears everywhere, that is Beerlao, the famous beer of Laos. In 2013, Time Magazine voted this as the best beer in Asia. The light aroma from traditional Jasmine rice, combined with traditional snacks, becomes the typical flavor of Laos.

6. Spicy and hot food

Lao food is very spicy and hot. Strong spices: lime leaves, chili,… are commonly used in Lao meals.

7. Tet holiday, must be wet to be fun

In Laos, there is Bunpimay New Year, which takes place from April 13 to 15, of which the last day, April 15, is the most exciting day with the water festival. This is the time when many tourists from all over the world come to Laos to enjoy the cool festival atmosphere of the local people.

Peace

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