Can you share me some tips regarding my Chang Mai-Laos-Bangkok trip?
I'm planning to go backpacking this July to Chang Mai then to Laos and back to Bangkok. Can anyone share me some tips on what transportation to take from Chang Mai to Laos and from Laos to Bangkok. Also cheap hotels and restaurant tips. Thanks!
This route is well-trodden so you'll have no problems. There are very cheap places to stay at every stop along the way.
From Chiang to Laos, most people take a bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khorng. From here they cross the river border to Huay Xai (pronounced "Sigh"). From Huay Xai, you can buy a 'slow boat' ticket to Luang Prabang. The boat takes 1 and a half days. From Luang Prabang to anywhere, there are buses. I can speak good Thai and ok Laos so I sussed out that the tourist buses are better quality but double the price of the locals' buses. So take your pick. You'll have to look a bit harder to find the local buses.
Most people leave Laos at Vientiane, the capital and cross to the small Thai city of Nong Khai. From here to Bangkok, it's nice to catch the train. It's not expensive, about 600 Baht in second class.
Accommodation is available everywhere on your trip. You'll never need to pay more than $5 in Laos or 300 Baht in Thailand unless you want a bit of luxury.
Restaurants are no problem. If you want to avoid spending too much, avoid the obviously Western restaurants. Try "laap pa" in Laos. Its a fish dish. As for Thailand, well, there are people selling food literally everywhere. Avoid meat that's been sitting exposed.
Have a good time.
"A Taste of Home" Kyleandchanny's photos around Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep (travel pics)
trips to laos
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