Tag: northwestern vietnam

With a pungent ginger-like spice and the aromatic flavor of galangal, this unique blend of spices creates a distinctive taste - a quintessential dipping sauce for boiled chicken and other culinary delights. This root vegetable has become an indispensable spice in the mountainous northern region of Vietnam, elevating every meal with its magical touch.

Sa Pa, nestled at the foot of the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range and a mere 5-6 hour drive from Hanoi via a modern highway, has been hailed by the Korean media as the "Switzerland of Vietnam". This idyllic destination boasts year-round appeal, not only for its breathtaking rice terraces during the harvest season but also for the allure of its myriad other attractions.