(Baonghean.vn) - During this season, along the road from Con Cuong and Anh Son districts down to Tan Ky, there are many mountain and forest products being sold by locals on both sides of the road. These products have a distinctly rural feel, making them irresistible to anyone passing by.
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| Along National Highway 7A through Con Cuong district, oranges are sold in abundance at a price of 35,000 VND/kg. |
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| For just 5,000 dong, tourists can buy a bunch of wild pepper (Mạc Khẻn) when passing through the Chằn Nằn hamlet, Chi Khê (Con Cuông). Local people say that it is currently the season for wild pepper, making it easy to pick and sell. |
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| Pickled bamboo shoots with chili are also a popular local specialty. |
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| Purple sticky rice is sourced from Ky Son district and sold along the road through Tien Thanh and Chi Khe (Con Cuong) for 30,000 VND/kg. |
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| A bunch of taro grown by locals in their home gardens is also put up for sale. |
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| In Hamlet 3, Tuong Son (Anh Son district), coconut-flavored sticky rice cake has become a specialty that many tourists buy as souvenirs. |
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| The bamboo shoots were picked early in the morning, still fresh. |
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| Dried bamboo shoots are sold for 250,000 VND/kg. |
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| The banana bunches in the garden are also sold in large quantities. |
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| Gay tea, a specialty of Anh Son region. |
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| In Tan Ky, wild banana blossoms are sold along every street. |
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| Many local delicacies can be tasted on the spot and become meaningful gifts to take home. According to many, the reason for stopping to buy these roadside local delicacies is the belief in the freshness, cleanliness, and quality of the produce. |
Thai An - Truong Hien
