How to catch tuk tuk in Luang Prabang

How to catch tuk tuk in Luang Prabang

Going around on a lovely tricycle would be an exciting experience for many foreign travelers to Asia, especially in Laos, where the tricycle is called “tuk tuk” – a popular means of transportation. Perhaps that very new form of service make international visitors to Asia at first time surprised, perplexed. However, if you apply the following tips well, you can totally enjoy the pleasure of surfing through crowded streets or busy traffic lanes in these special cars. The best Indochina holidays to get more information about Luang Prabang

 

What is Tuk Tuk?

In different places in Asia, Tuk Tuk is also called by some other names such as rickshaw, cyclo or taxi. Repeated offers and bargain fare with guests are novel, strange things that never seen in other countries. Maybe that very reasons make Tuk Tuk attractive to foreigners. Stunning Tuk Tuk have possibility of weaving through traffic jams and carrying up to four passengers. They are often used for short-distance traveling routes within towns and cities, and its maximum speed is about 30 miles per hour.

Tuk Tuk

Tuk Tuk- source: internet

How to catch a Tuk Tuk in Luang Prabang?

In Luang Prabang, Tuk tuk is a car dedicated to travelers, so even if you are a newcomer for the first time, it is not difficult to find a tuk tuk everywhere. Tuk Tuk drivers are well known for finding passengers in tourist areas. In common, when they find out visitors they are going to hit the horn or scream “hello!” to catch the attention. They also tend to gather in crowded places and wait for guests outside popular tourist destinations. If you want to catch one tuk tuk, take out one arm, palm down, wave Tuk Tuk drivers down. Then, immediately there will be a bunch of tuk tuk ready to serve you. Laos travel tours

How to catch a Tuk Tuk in Luang Prabang

How to catch a Tuk Tuk in Luang Prabang – source: internet

Is Tuk tuk safe?

The safety issue with tuk tuk is a big question: There are no or few vehicles that provide safe fences for visitors, and cannot guarantee to avoid dust, pollution, hot weather. (Especially when stuck in the famous traffic jams in Bangkok). However, accidents happen relatively little because the speed of the car is relatively low. In general, a traditional taxi absolutely bring you more safety, plus air conditioning.

Accidents with Tuk tuk happens little

Accidents with Tuk tuk happens little -source: internet

Remember to always bargain when catching a Tuk Tuk!

Tuk Tuk does not have the meter so you will need to negotiate the price with the driver before you get in the car, which is sometimes quite difficult, but if you do not, then the driver will make you do pay a lot of money.

One note for travelers is that Tuk tuk drivers here usually offer $ 5, even 1km or more than 5km. Visitors can pay comfortable price, the driver may be willing to accept 1USD/1km. It is important that you know the distance to save money.

Remember to bargain when catching a Tuk Tuk

Remember to bargain when catching a Tuk Tuk – source: internet

Warning about scam!

You also need to be careful about scam, even if you have researched and warned when traveling abroad, scammers who are very popular and exist everywhere will lure you to catch tuk tuk at great expense. Otherwise they charge you little fare but they will take you to luxurious gem stores or tailor shops, where they will cause you a lot of pressure to buy something. The driver will receive commission from shop owners as thank offering for leading you to them. In general, if the ticket price is too high then it is not, but too low is also very suspicious. It’s best to negotiate with them to get you straight to where you want to go.

Be careful about scam

Be careful about scam- source: internet

Tuk Tuk has long been a unique symbol and a part of Luang Prabang’s bustling urban life. Today, Laos have a lot of traffic by car, but Tuk Tuk is still a common vehicle and the pride of this country.

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