North’s specialty fruits for sale on Saigon streets
VOV.VN - Many fruit delicacies of the north such as sau (Dracontomelon), red lemons, and apricots are now available to buy from stalls along many of Ho Chi Minh City’s streets.
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In April, apricots and plums can be bought from stalls along the streets of Cong Hoa, Truong Chinh, Bac Hai, and Pham Van Dong. |
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Although a kilo of plums costs VND200,000, they are in great demand. |
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Hanoi apricots are VND40,000 per kilo. |
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Nhot (Elaeagnus fruits) are mainly sold along the streets of Phan Van Tri, Le Duc Tho, and Cong Hoa in March. |
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The prices range from VND100,000-200,000 per kilo. |
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Along the pavements lining the roads of Cong Hoa and Phan Van Tri, vendors can be found selling Sau (Dracontomelon) fruit which can only be grown in the north. |
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Early Dracontomelon fruit cost nearly VND100,000 per kilo. |
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While Hong bi (wampee) fruit are around VND80,000 per kilo. |
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Red lemons from Hanoi |
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Thi (Gold Apple) are sold on Pho Quang and Cong Hoa roads at a price of VND100,000 per kilo. |
