Floating markets, exceptional cultural features in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Photo: VOV
The floating markets are considered as the typical symbols of Vietnam’s western region. They are held all day but most bustling in the early morning.
Cai Rang floating market Photo: VOV
Like the markets on land, the floating markets also sell vegetables, fruits, home appliances, noodles, etc.
Cai Rang floating market Photo: VOV
Cai Rang (Can Tho) is the most well-known floating market in Vietnam. It takes 30 minutes to reach the market by train from Ninh Kieu Wharf. As it is only held in the morning, tourists must come here very early.
Photo: VOV
The waterway looks like a maze during the market hours when hundreds of boats anchor and are packed with local fruits such as pomelo, mango, durian, etc. To explore Cai Rang floating market, tourists can rent a motorboat for about 20,000 VND (US$0.86) a person.
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