Vietnam is a country with so many sightseeing opportunities, unique festivals, and gastronomic delights that cannot be fully experienced in a single trip. Despite years of colonialism and modernization, there are several parts of Vietnam that remains relatively authentic, with its local population making great efforts to preserve its many traditions and beliefs.
Vietnamese coffee
Vietnam is the second-largest coffee producer in the world, and they have achieved this status rather quickly over the past century. Vietnamese coffee is almost always drip coffee. Go out to any Vietnamese street coffee stall and you'll find rudimentary aluminium drip filters and cups of exquisitely aromatic black coffee underneath. The Vietnamese like their coffee nice and slow, and setting up the filter and choosing right time to drink is an art in itself.
A frequent way to enjoy this is with condensed milk and ice (cà phê sữa đá), and it naturally maintains a strong taste - everything is condensed in this cup, even the water. A strong taste, a thicker brew and a few over-roasted beans makes for a different, distinctive taste from other any kinds of coffee in the world. It is interesting that when the Vietnamese says "Đi uống cà phê" (go out for coffee), which means "let's have a chat”.
Pho (Noodle soup with beef)
Kicking off this list is of course, Pho, quite possibly the most-loved Vietnamese dish worldwide. So, Pho is the must-try dish when you visit
Vietnam. It is a delicious comfort food, a bowl of hot, beefy noodle broth, topped with vegetables and herbs and plenty of meat, perfect for any time of the day. Pho is found literally anywhere in the country and luckily for the rest of the world, it is made its way to Vietnamese restaurants in almost every corner of the world.
Banh My (Vietnamese sandwiches)
Sandwiches are great, but the Banh My is even better. Once the baguette was introduced to
Vietnam by the
French, the Vietnamese then completely made it their own. Adding in various meats such as grilled pork, pulled chicken, beef patties and vegetables ranging from lettuce, daikon, onions, to herbs such as basil, over a deliciously thick layer of pate, the banh mi is a sandwich of flavours like no other. These buns are easily replicated at home if you have access to a good recipe and all the necessary ingredients.
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Diverse natural landscapes
Few countries can match the diversity of
Vietnam’s landscapes. From the tropical idylls of the south to the stepped rice fields of the north, Vietnam is filled with expansive beaches, untouched islets, towering mountains, and tropical forests housing thousands of rare wildlife species. Adventure seekers can explore the world’s largest cave (and over 200 more caves) in
Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park while the Sand Dunes of
Mui Ne offer thrilling activities, such as sandboarding and quad biking.
Traditional costume, Ao Dai
Ao Dai - traditional dress of women in
Viet Nam, hugging the body, having neckline and knee- length. It was sawn off at the hip, both the sensuous charm, not scanty but still shows the line of a young woman. Not merely traditional costumes, but also dresses as a culture to speak of perspectives and spiritual Vietnam package. In other words, it is the "national spirit" of women in Viet Nam. In Viet Nam, Ao dai is used for all ages. It has become the standard costume for formal occasions or national holidays, weddings, New Year's Day, graduation day or in important competitions. When attending a special event or appearing on television, Vietnamese women always dresses “Ao dai” simply because it contributes to their beauty.
In recent years, “Ao Dai” has changed with many innovations, combining ethnic culture with modern fashion elements, creating its unique in the performances in International Fashion Week, the formal and superficial festival, even in Beauty Contest internal and external.
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