Safety update for Photo Gallery based on recent experience and community reports:
General Safety Level: Moderate — use common sense and you will be fine.
Common Risks:
- Street touts steering you to overpriced venues
- Fake police demanding bribes — ask for badge number
- Motorcycle taxi accidents — wear a helmet
Areas to Avoid:
Avoid the area around the bus station at night.
Police Situation:
Police checkpoints are common — carry ID.
Stay safe out there.
Photo Gallery safety update
Started by ScottishSteve · 20 Mar 2026 · 2262 views
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21 Mar 2026 at 08:35
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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23 Mar 2026 at 02:35
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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23 Mar 2026 at 09:35
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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24 Mar 2026 at 03:35
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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24 Mar 2026 at 10:35
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:13
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 14:13
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 17:13
Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.
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25 Mar 2026 at 23:35
Been going for years. Scene has stayed consistent.
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26 Mar 2026 at 06:13
Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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26 Mar 2026 at 08:13
I was there in March and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $50/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:13
Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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26 Mar 2026 at 16:35
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:13
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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27 Mar 2026 at 09:13
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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27 Mar 2026 at 21:13
Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.
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