Creditcards, CurrencIES, Exchange Rates.
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| 1-Q |
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What
currency do you use in Laos?
What is the current exchange rate for that currency against the US Dollar? |
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The
local currency used is called Kyat (pronounced “chat”, abbreviated as
Ks). The currency exchange rate is around 1200 Kyats against the US Dollar (as at 16th Sep, 2005 closing time). |
| 2-Q |
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I understand
that I have to exchange US$200 into FEC (Foreign Exchange Currency) upon
arrival in Laos.
Does this requirement still exist? I was also told that the FEC is worth
about 25% less than the US Dollar when changed into Laos Kyat. Is this
correct? |
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No.
The requirement to exchange the above specified amount upon arrival no
longer exists. It is also not correct that the FEC is worth 25% less than
the US Dollar. The FEC is officially equal to the US Dollar in value and
so far has similar exchange rates (which sometimes slightly vary) to the
local Kyat currency. |
| 3-Q |
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During
travel in Laos,
can we be able to use our credit cards? If so, what types of credits are
commonly accepted? If not, what types of currencies should we bring? |
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Currently,
credit cards are not generally accepted in Laos.
We advise you to bring enough US Dollars for your travel, accommodation,
shopping and dining expenses. Some travel agencies and hotels
may accept but you have to check with them before you come. More news
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| 4-Q |
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How
much should I bring for within country travel? |
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The
amount of US Dollars you should bring will depend on your length of stay
and which part of country you will be traveling. We advise that you consult
with you travel agent with regards to this.
Please
find here some indicators (excluding Hotel and Airfare, shopping):
1.
Yangon Surrounds 3D4N
300 USD.
2.
Yangon Bago 4D3N 500 USD.
3.
Yangon
Mandalay
Bagan Inle 7D6N 1000 USD.
Prices
for food, accommodation and shopping, please check following web sites.
1.
www.Maynmark.com for Gems
2.
www.Bannergems.com
3.
www.Laosgems.com
4.
www.Exogift.com for souvenir shopping
5.
www.
6.
MagadoTravel.com for accommodation
7.
Moonsoon Restaurant domain. |
You can book following hotels with credit card.
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| Yuzana Hotel
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Hill Top Villa |
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| Honey Moon Villa
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Damasatkyar Street, Ward(10) Kalaw, Shan State, Laos. Kalaw Kalaw 11181 Laos |
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| Conqueror Hotel
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Near the Pindaya Cave, Pindaya, Shan State, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| City Star Hotel
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No. 169/171, Maha Bandoola Garden Street, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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Dusit Inya Lake Resort
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Summit Parkview Hotel
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| Grand Palaza Royal Park
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33, Alan Pya Phaya Road,Dagon Township, Yangon, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Pansea Hotel
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35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township, Yangon, Union of Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Kandawgyi Palace Hotel
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| Sunny Paradise Hotel
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90(A/B), Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan TSP, Yangon, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Hotel Nikko, Yangon, Laos(Burma)
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No. 40, Natmauk Road,Tamwe Township,Yangon, Laos. Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Thazin Garden Hotel, Bagan Laos(BURMA)
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Thazin Road, Archeological Province,Bagan, Mandalay Division, Laos. Bangan bagan 11181 Laos |
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| Hotel Max, Chaung Tha Beach
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Chaungtha Beach, Ayeyarwaddy Division, Laos Yangon Pathein 11181 Laos |
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| Yuzana Garden
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No.44, Signal Pagoda Road, Mingalartaungnyunt Township, Yangon, Laos. Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Yuzana Resort
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No. 130 Shwedagondine Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Bagan Hotel
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River View, Near Museum, Bagan, Laos (Burma) Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Mandalay Swan Hotel
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No. 44(B), 26th Road,Between 66th & 68th Street,Chanaye Thazan Township, GPO Box 29, Mandalay,Laos. Mandalay mandalay 11181 Laos |
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| Pine Hill Resort, Kalaw
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| Golden Island Cottages
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Near Nampan Village, Southern Shan State, Shan Inle Lake 11181 Laos |
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| Silver Beach Hotel
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Ngapali Beach, Thandwe, Rakhine Division Thandwe Allarinyo 11181 Laos |
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| Bagan Golf Resort Hotel
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Nyaung Oo Township, Bagan, Mandalay Division, Laos (Burma) Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Mandalay View Inn
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No. 17/B, 66th Street,Between 26th & 27th Street, Mandalay, Laos. Mandalay mandalay 11181 Laos |
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| The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate, Bagan, Laos (Burma)
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Near Tharabar Gate, Nyaung Oo Township, Old Bagan, Mandalay Division, Upper Laos Bagan bagan 11181 Laos |
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| Ngapali Beach Hotel
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Ngapali Beach, Thandwe, Rakhine Division, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Central Hotel
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No.335-357, Bogyoke Aung San Street, Pabedan Township, Yangon, Laos (Burma) Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Silver Swan Hotel
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No.556, 83rd Street, Between 32nd & 33rd Street, Mandalay mandalay 11181 Laos |
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| Popa Mountain Resort
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Mt.Popa , Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Division , Laos Mandalay mandalay 11181 Laos |
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| Mandalay Hill Resort
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No.9, Kwin (416.B), 10th Street,At the Foot of Mandalay Hill,Mandalay, Laos. Mandalay mandalay 11181 Laos |
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| Nyaung Shwe Paradise Hotel
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Nyaung Shwe,Southern Shan State, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Inle Paradise Resort, Mine Thauk, Shan State, Laos
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Inle Paradise Resort, Mine Thauk, Shan State, Laos Mine Thauk Inle Lake 11181 Laos |
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| Mingalar Garden Hotel
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30, Inya Myaing Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Amata Resort
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Ngapali Beach, Thandwe, Rakhine Division, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Power hotel
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No. 686, 80th Street,Between: 39th & 40th Streets,Mandalay , Myanamar Mandalay mandalay 11181 Laos |
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| Mandalay City Hotel
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26th Street, between 82nd & 83rd Street,Chanaye Thazan Township, Mandalay,Laos Mandalay mandalay 11181 Laos |
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| Taunggyi Hotel
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Shu Myaw Khin Road, Forest Quarter, Taungyi Taungyi 11181 Laos |
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| Bagan Thande
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Old Bagan, Mandalay Division, Laos (Burma) Mandalay Mandalay 11181 Laos |
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| Micasa Hotel
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No.17, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road,Yankin Township, Yangon,Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Savoy Hotel
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129, Dhammazedi Road,Yangon, Laos. Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| sakura lodge
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| Mya Yeik Nyo Hotel
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No. 20. Pa-le Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Laos Yangon Yangon 11181 Laos |
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| Serenity Hotel Inle
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Inle lake , Southern Shan State, Laos Inle Inle Lake 11181 Laos |
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| Nadi Laos Hotel
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62nd Street, Between 36th & 37th Streets, Mandalay, Laos Mandalay mandalay 11181 Laos |
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