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Top 10+ Unique Hue Specialties for Exceptional Gifts
Imperial Hue Tea
Leading the list of meaningful gifts from Hue is none other than the Imperial Hue Tea. True to its name, Imperial Hue Tea is a type of tea reserved for ancient kings and queens, with an incredibly aromatic flavor. It is made from various herbs such as chrysanthemum, apple, red apple, pandan, saffron, kumquat blossom, lotus heart, etc. Each herb has different effects, but when combined, they create a drink that is extremely beneficial for health, not only detoxifying and cooling but also helping to maintain a good figure, beautiful skin, promoting good sleep, reducing blood pressure, etc.
Imperial Hue Tea
Hue Fermented Pork Skin
Hue Fermented Pork Skin may be an unfamiliar specialty to many. In fact, it is a dish made from meat, resembling sour meat at first glance but with completely different ingredients and preparation methods. To make delicious Hue Fermented Pork Skin, the meat (beef or pork), ears, nose, and pork skin need to be carefully selected, boiled until cooked, and thinly sliced. Then, the meat is mixed with spices such as chili, garlic, ginger, etc., fried with sesame oil. Hue Fermented Pork Skin is usually placed in a glass jar with guava leaves or Alpinia katsumadai leaves. After 2-3 days, it has a sour smell and is ready to eat.
Hue Fermented Shrimp Paste
Hue Vermicelli Cake
Hue Vermicelli Cake has long been a symbol of the ancient capital land. This dish is loved by many, from the elderly to the young, for its delicious aroma, soft texture, and chewy consistency, making it easy to eat. Therefore, anyone returning from a trip to Hue will find several bags of vermicelli cakes in their suitcase as souvenirs.
Hue Vermicelli Cake
Thanh Tra Pomelo Tea
One of the must-have souvenirs from Hue is the Thanh Tra Pomelo. This type of pomelo was often offered to ancient kings and queens. Not only does it have a visually appealing appearance, but the Thanh Tra Pomelo also has a very sweet taste with high nutritional value. The price of Thanh Tra Pomelo ranges from 10,000 to 15,000 VND per fruit, suitable for most travelers' budgets.
Thanh Tra Pomelo
Lăng Cô Clam Sauce
Lăng Cô Clam Paste is made from razor clams with a highly complex and intricate process from cleaning the clams, mixing them, preserving, etc. However, when enjoying the rich flavor of Lăng Cô Clam Paste, one realizes that the efforts put in are completely worthwhile. To fully experience the flavor of clam paste, people in Hue often eat it with other common dishes, the most popular being boiled pork served with raw vegetables, sour star fruits, etc.
Lăng Cô Clam Paste
Pickled Shrimp Paste
The next specialty from Hue that Mytour wants to mention is Pickled Shrimp Paste. From very simple ingredients such as shrimp, glutinous rice flour, ginger, garlic, chili, etc., the people of Hue have ingeniously created pickled shrimp paste with a unique sweet and sour taste. Pickled shrimp paste can easily be paired with many other dishes such as rice, square glutinous rice cakes, cylindrical glutinous rice cakes, or used as a dipping sauce for boiled meat, which is also very delicious.
Sour Pickled Shrimp Paste
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Hue Fermented Pork Rolls
Fermented pork rolls are a beloved dish in Hue. The deliciousness of this dish mainly depends on the selection of meat and seasoning. This requires the meticulousness and effort of the chef, to be able to produce pork rolls with the perfect combination of meaty flavor, the fragrance of guava leaves, and the spiciness of chili while still maintaining the authentic taste of Hue. Hue fermented pork rolls are often served as snacks, appearing frequently at local weddings, and memorial ceremonies.
Hue Fermented Pork Sausage
Hue Betel Nut Candy
Betel Nut Candy is a traditional dish that has been around for a long time. It is named so because this type of candy resembles a piece of betel nut. Betel Nut Candy is mainly made from flour and sugar, with a white outer layer and a firm, light yellow inner part. The price of betel nut candy is quite cheap, only 7,000 VND per 80-gram bag, making it very suitable as a gift for relatives and friends.
Hue Betel Nut Candy
Hue Conical Hat
In addition to the valuable culinary specialties mentioned above, the Hue conical hat is also a very meaningful souvenir from Hue. Since ancient times, the Hue conical hat has been used to shield against rain and sun, and at some point, it has become a cultural symbol of this ancient land. Nowadays, the Hue conical hat is designed and decorated with intricate patterns, making it very attractive. They are sold in many places in Hue, allowing tourists to freely choose.
Hue Conical Hat
Hue Ao Dai
When it comes to the city of Hue, people immediately think of the image of Hue girls wearing Hue Ao Dai, which are both modest and gentle. Purple Ao Dai has long been a characteristic feature of the girls here. However, due to the demand for buying Hue Ao Dai as gifts, there are now many new styles of Hue Ao Dai available, which are innovative yet still maintain the essence of traditional Hue Ao Dai. This is undoubtedly the most meaningful souvenir from Hue that anyone receiving it would be extremely happy about.
Hue Ao Dai
Famous Places to Buy Hue Souvenirs
You can find Hue specialties to buy as gifts at the following addresses:
Dong Ba Market
Dong Ba Market is located right in the center of Hue city, so it is not difficult to get there. The market opens from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., but based on my experience of traveling to Hue, you should visit the market around 3 p.m. as the weather will be more comfortable and the crowd will be thinner. Dong Ba Market consists of 3 floors with a variety of items ranging from dried seafood, handicrafts to clothing, fabrics, etc., giving you plenty of choices.
An Cuu Market
One of the busiest markets in Hue is An Cuu Market. The market is located at 89 Hung Vuong, Hue city. When you visit the market, you will be overwhelmed by the food stalls offering a wide variety of cakes, desserts, noodles, etc., at very affordable prices. Additionally, you can also find specialties such as fermented pork skin, betel nut candy, clam paste, etc., here because An Cuu Market is the culinary paradise of the ancient capital.
An Cuu Market
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Tay Loc Market
Located on Nguyen Trai Street, Tay Loc Market is renowned as the most famous second-hand market in Hue. Visitors can purchase clothing sets at incredibly cheap prices, starting from 50,000 VND. The goods here are very diverse, including various types such as T-shirts, dresses, shirts, hats, etc. However, the market is only open for a relatively short time from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, so please pay attention to the opening hours.
Hue Bich Thuy Ao Dai
Hue Bich Thuy Ao Dai Shop is extremely famous in this beautiful city. Here, there are various designs of ao dai available, from classic to modern, catering to the diverse needs of customers. Moreover, if you want to have a custom-made ao dai according to your preferences, Bich Thuy shop is more than willing to serve you. The shop provides on-the-spot tailoring services (within 5 hours).
Tay Ho Conical Hat Village
Tay Ho Conical Hat Village is located in Phu Ho commune, Phu Vang district, about 12 km from Hue city. This is the place where Hue conical hats, with a history of hundreds of years, are supplied. The conical hats here are entirely handcrafted but still have beautiful and unique designs. Visitors to Tay Ho village can not only buy conical hats as gifts but also have the opportunity to witness the entire process of making the hats firsthand.
Tay Ho Conical Hat Village
Shopping Tips in Hue
To purchase the desired specialties of Hue as gifts, Mytour would like to remind you of the following tips:
- Firstly, you need to protect your personal belongings. Most Hue locals are very friendly and hospitable, but unfortunate incidents of theft can still occur.
- In market areas, vendors often quote higher prices than the market rate, so pay attention to bargaining to get the best deals!
- When shopping, especially for choosing specialties as gifts, carefully check the expiry dates, anti-counterfeit labels, etc., to avoid giving expired or counterfeit items to friends or family.
- Finally, make sure to monitor weather forecasts to ensure that your shopping process proceeds smoothly.
So there you have it! Mytour has compiled for you the top 10+ most meaningful Hue specialties to bring back as gifts, along with some shopping tips. We hope this article will be helpful for your upcoming trip to Hue.
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Wishing you all a delightful journey of exploration in Hue!
Phuong Thao
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