Vịt quay Thất Khê
Thất Khê roast duck
The dish the district is known for. The duck is stuffed with mắc mật leaves and spices, then roasted until the skin is glassy and crackling over rich, fat-basted meat.
Region 01 · Lạng Sơn Province
Tràng Định& Thất Khê
The culinary heartland.
About the region
The undisputed heavyweight champion of Lạng Sơn terroir. Thất Khê is a deep northern river basin defined by two sensory realities: the sharp, fragrant smell of massive star anise (hoa hồi) forests, and the rich, fatty perfection of their legendary roast duck. It is rugged, agricultural, and the absolute anchor of the province's culinary identity.
Local specialties
For Foodies
Hoa hồi
Star anise
The spice that perfumes the whole basin. Dried star anise from these hills is sold by the sack in Thất Khê market, and it finds its way into nearly every broth and marinade in the province.
Where to go
Must visit Destinations
Rừng hồi
Star anise forests
Hillsides planted with star anise trees. Come at harvest time, when the fruit is dried on mats outside village homes and the air smells of spice.
Thị trấn Thất Khê
Thất Khê town & market
The district's river-basin hub on the Kỳ Cùng River. Its market is the place to find roast duck, dried star anise and local produce.