Going to Laos 10 taboo

1. Most Lao people live near rivers and streams, and there are strict differences in the use of river water near villages: the upper section is a drinking place, and bathing and washing clothes are not allowed; The middle section is where men bathe, and the lower section is where women bathe.

When taking water, as long as there are public appliances such as bamboo tubes at the water source, you can't directly scoop water with your own appliances. Indoor water is different, too. Generally speaking, the water in small bamboo tubes or gourds is mostly used for drinking, but not for washing.

2. There are not many public toilets in Laos. In rural areas, if there is no toilet, you should go to hidden places, such as bamboo forests and bushes, but you can't pee in rivers, rice fields, vegetable fields, orchards, pigsty and cowshed. Take off your shoes when you enter the old clan's house, and outsiders are not allowed to enter the inner room.

Temples are very sacred and serious religious places. There are many temples in Laos, which can be seen everywhere in the streets. You need to dress appropriately when you enter any temple. Don't show your shoulders and navel in the upper body, and your clothes in the lower body must be over your knees.

4. Some temples have signs of "No Photographing", so be sure to see the relevant signs of temples before taking pictures to avoid unnecessary troubles.

Lao people think that the head is extremely sacred and the feet are dirty. So don't touch the head of the Lao people, even if you think it's a lovely child. In addition, don't point your feet at people or things, and don't put your feet on high places. This is considered very rude.

6. Be respectful in front of the Buddha statue, and don't touch the Buddha statue privately, otherwise it is extremely impolite.

7. Monks in Laos have a high status and are highly respected. If you want to take a photo with a monk, you need to get permission in advance and keep a certain distance. Monks and women can't have direct contact, so female tourists should not get too close to monks. If they need to send something to the monk, they should first put it on the table or somewhere else, and then let the monk take it. They can't touch it through objects.

8. Laotians are relatively conservative because they believe in Buddhism. Therefore, in the streets of Laos, the dress should not be too exposed, and there should be no excessive intimacy, especially for lovers in love.

9. You can bargain when you buy things in Laos! Of course, it is impossible in a clearly marked shopping mall, but bargaining is an essential lesson in many stalls, night markets and morning markets. Especially in scenic spots, the prices of many commodities will be set on the high side, and if you don't bargain, you will lose money.

10, although the price level in Laos is relatively low, there are still some problems in the cleanliness of local food, and there may be problems of acclimatization. Especially in Laos, you must be careful when choosing food from roadside stalls. I'd rather choose some big hotels and eat as few roadside stalls as possible. Because roadside stalls are generally made in Laos, there is no food safety guarantee.