Fun Facts about Vietnam

Vietnam is not only one of the most beautiful countries in the world, but also one of the most affordable countries to travel. This is one of the reasons people rush to this Southeast Asian jewel, and you can see that every year continues to increase. Vietnam is a country full of surprises and treasures. Here are some interesting facts about Vietnam that you may know or don't know.

Vietnam is one of the main coffee producers in the world

If you are a fan of coffee and happen in Vietnam, you will be ecstatic to hear that Vietnam has a lot. This is because they are the second largest producer in the world and own about 20% of the coffee market share. You have to order Vietnamese drip coffee with condensed milk, this is one of the most popular ways to drink coffee.



Vietnamese people are superstitious.

For example, it is considered unlucky with handkerchiefs. They are also on the New Year, the new year, the first person to enter your house will decide what the rest of the year will be, so it is really important that this person is a "desirable" person. They also believe that you should not cut your hair before the exam because hair loss can also cause memory loss.

The largest cave in the world can be found here

Son Doong Cave is said to be the largest cave in the world and can be found in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Until 2009, the caves became famous all over the world, so it is still a relatively undiscovered area. To get here, you have to walk six kilometers through the rainforest and pay entrance fees, plus a fee to enter the cave with tour guides. It is illegal to go inside the caves alone. You can also take trips to the cave and spend the night in a cave inside the cave. It has a unique opportunity.

Food is one of the healthiest foods in the world

When you visit Vietnam, you will notice how much vegetables and fruits they eat. During each meal, you will receive green vegetables, fresh herbs and foods that are often cooked without or without oil, making it one of the best health dishes in the world. Some healthy dishes in Vietnam include: fresh spring rolls, pho, porridge prepared in the Vietnamese way, muong (stir-fried spinach, popular with rice) and vermicelli (another type of pho).

The world's leading exporters of cashew nuts

Apart from coffee, Vietnam is also a leading cashew nut exporter, exporting about 348,000 tons of cashew nuts in 2016. Although cashew nuts are sourced from Brazil, Vietnam still produces more. That is a lot of beads.

There is a fruit called ‘Breast Milk Fruit’ and it’s terrific!

If you go in the right season, that is the colder and dry season, you’ll be able to buy some “vu sua”, also called “star apple” in English. But “vu sua” in Vietnamese means “breast milk” due to the white milky drops that dribble out when you squeeze it. It’s one of the tastiest and unique fruits in Vietnam, and also really healthy for you.

Everybody wants to have a white complexion

Many tourists come to Vietnam to catch the sun, to be tanned and to stay on the beach for hours. But not Vietnamese - because it is considered 'ugly. Instead, aim for white, milky skin. That is why there is an increase of whitening creams in the country. If you walk the street on a warm day and see the local people being covered up, don't worry - that's perfectly normal. They only try to cover their skin as much as possible to avoid tanning.



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