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Discover 5 typical floating markets in the Mekong Delta

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The floating market is not only a market for buying, selling, and exchanging goods by boats on the river, but also contains the river life culture of the people of the West. Visiting the floating market is a unique travel experience when returning to the Mekong Delta.

Cai Rang Floating Market - Can Tho


Established more than 100 years ago, Cai Rang floating market today expands a variety of items from agricultural products to cuisine. In particular, since being recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016, Cai Rang floating market has attracted many domestic and foreign tourists. Going to the floating market allows visitors to experience the river culture extremely authentic and close. Floating on the water crowded with boats to admire the typical trading activities. Don't forget to experience breakfast right on the canoe with dishes rich in Western flavors.


Market meeting time: Morning 4 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Address: An Binh, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho, Vietnam


Photo: VOV, nati_prado, Asiatravelandleisure, linhd29img, VnExpress


Nga Bai - Hau Giang Floating Market


The name of Nga Bai floating market comes from its natural geographical location; The market meeting place is the intersection of 7 rivers turning to many different provinces. Despite the test of time and the development of road traffic, the floating market still exists and has its own beauty of the rhythm of boat life. The colors of agricultural products piled up on the boats create a colorful picture. In addition, along the side of the market, there are handicraft booths such as building boats and weaving for visitors to have the opportunity to chat and interact with people.


Market meeting time: Morning 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Address: Dai Thanh Commune, Nga Bai City, Hau Giang Province


Photo: VNtrip, VOV, Tien Trinh, Bazantravel, Nucuoimekong


Cai Be Floating Market - Tien Giang


Cai Be Floating Market was formerly a key wholesale market of the Mekong Delta and a rare floating market that operates all day. Early in the morning when the sun had not yet woken up, the market was crowded and crowded with large and small boats. In the afternoon when the sunset falls is the moment to see the other beauty of the floating market. The boats and riverside houses are reflected in the glittering water, creating a very peaceful scene. With a distance of 80km from Ho Chi Minh City, it is convenient to move, so this is a destination chosen by many international tourists when they want to experience Western culture.


Market meeting time: 4 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Address: Cai Be Town, Cai Be District, Tien Giang


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Soc Trang Floating Market


Similar to other floating markets in the West, Nga Nam Soc Trang floating market also operates in the form of unwritten buying and selling "hang what you sell" through a crooked tree erected on a boat. The vegetables on the boat are displayed and arranged neatly by the seller, which is extremely eye-catching, no different from the stalls of the terrestrial market. On the occasion of Tet, the market meets from morning to evening to serve the biggest shopping demand of the year. This is also the time when the market is colorful with pots of confetti and marigolds interspersed with boats such as grapefruit, rambutan, mango, and longan. Visit the floating market early in the morning to blend in with the daily life of the warm and hospitable people and enjoy a bowl of hot vermicelli on a boat full of flavor.


Market meeting time: Morning 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Address: 03 Huong Lo Vinh Quoi, Nga Nam town, Nga Nam town, Soc Trang


Photo: thamhiemmekong, thanhphoto.vn, VnExpress, Law Newspaper


Long Xuyen An Giang Floating Market


Long Xuyen floating market is not as busy as other floating markets, but the people here still love buying and selling and sticking for a long time on this Hau River. The floating market operates mainly in the form of a wholesale market, large boats full of agricultural products and fruits from other regions to sell to small traders. The boat will anchor for many days each time until the goods are sold out. Therefore, visitors will have the opportunity to understand more about life on "mobile houses" with three or four boats anchored close to each other, which many people are interested in calling this "floating village" in An Giang.


Market meeting time: Morning 5 am to 10 am

Address: O Moi wharf, Phan Huy Chu, My Long, Long Xuyen City, An Giang


Photo: thamhiemmekong, mientaycogi


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