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Top 8 must-try Bun Thit Nuong Restaurants in Saigon

Last update Nov 4, 2023 in Gastronomy
Top 8 must-try Bun Thit Nuong Restaurants in Saigon
A dish as simple as good, Bun thit nuong is a very popular Vietnamese dish consisting of rice noodles topped with grilled pork, fresh herbs like basil and mint, fresh salad and pieces of “nem” (spring roll), carrot, cucumber marinated in a sweet and sour sauce. The dish is dressed with fish sauce and peanut. A balanced, refreshing and complete dish as beautiful to look at as good to eat. And down below are the best restaurants to try the dish in the home of Bun thit nuong - Saigon.
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Vietnamese Tea

Last update Nov 4, 2023 in Cultures and history
Vietnamese Tea
With over 2,000 years of tea making, Vietnam is one of the largest and oldest tea-producing countries in the world. Even though the history of Vietnamese tea has not been well recorded as that of the Chinese or Japanese, from the past until current days, tea drinking has played an essential role in Vietnamese culture.
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The beauty of Vietnamese Conical Hat

Last update Nov 4, 2023 in Cultures and history
The beauty of Vietnamese Conical Hat
Take with you a peasants common conical hat, but not quite an authentic Non Bai Tho or Poetical Leaf from Central Vietnam, add a touch of this and a little of that, and you will have the idea.
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4 Must-Visit Imperial Tombs in Hue

Last update Nov 4, 2023 in Hue - Imperial city
4 Must-Visit Imperial Tombs in Hue
Imperial tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty are one of the most important parts of the Hue imperial architecture - the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. In the total 7 imperial tombs, down below are 4 the most beautiful constructions you shouldn't miss in your trip to Hue city.
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Vietnamese hand embroidery

Last update Nov 4, 2023 in Cultures and history
Vietnamese hand embroidery
Vietnamese hand embroidery is a 700-year-old tradition. Usually, tiny threads are used to create brightly colored pictures on cloth. It is a popular extracurricular activity for young girls in high school together with cooking and sewing.
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Thit kho tau and The Tet Holiday in Vietnam

Last update Nov 4, 2023 in Gastronomy
Thit kho tau and The Tet Holiday in Vietnam
Thit kho tau (Caramelized pork and eggs) is a popular dish in the South of Vietnam. This special dish is usually made for the Lunar New Year as a symbol of family affection. Vietnamese people have been always say "Seeing Thit kho tau is seeing Tet".
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5 little-known things on Saigon Dong Khoi Street

Last update Nov 4, 2023 in Ho Chi Minh city - Saigon
5 little-known things on Saigon Dong Khoi Street
Despite 150 years passing, Dong Khoi street in Saigon or the old Catinat street remains a great landmark of the city, whether historical, cultural or architectural.
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Top 10 dream beaches in Vietnam

Last update Nov 4, 2023 in Beach break
Top 10 dream beaches in Vietnam
The top 10 most beautiful beaches in Vietnam from North to South whether known for their wilderness or tourism each have their own charm and will make for the most fascinating summer experience.
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