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Mushrooms from Sapa forest - Lao Cai | Famous specialty of Lao Cai Province

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Shiitake mushrooms are a specialty of the people here. Sa Pa forest mushrooms  in the great forests on the high mountains of Hoang Lien Son are considered the most delicious.

Besides, you can also easily buy shiitake mushrooms grown by the people here. Although mushrooms are grown, they still retain their flavor and nutritional value because of the wonderful natural climate here.

Sa Pa Mushrooms are sweet and cool, with a gentle scent. Mushrooms can be processed a lot  of Sapa specialties : mushroom stew, fried chicken with onions and mushrooms, mushroom soup, etc. At the beginning of the season, fresh mushrooms are about 50,000 VND / string.

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