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Cai Rang floating market – a fantastic tourist destination in Mekong Delta

The Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings) has announced a list of the Top 50 most interesting and unique tours in Vietnam, with Cai Rang floating market in the Mekong Delta region featured on the list.

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10 February, 2023

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cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 2 — The market is now a popular destination among international tourists who come to samples local specialties, and more importantly to explore the people’s lifestyle.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 3 — The site is among the most popular destinations in the Mekong Delta region, attracting approximately 120,000 arrivals in January 2023 alone.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 4 — It is open every day from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. with approximately 500 boats operating and offering services to visitors.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 5 — As well as selling fruits and vegetables in Can Tho, it also offers special farm products that come from neighbouring provinces.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 6 — The Mekong Delta region’s foods, specialties, and handicraft products are also put on sale at the market.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 7 — Small boats carrying lots of goods are readily available for tourists to choose .

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 8 — Sampling traditional food is a great way for tourists to discover the culture of each region.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 9 — Tables are set up on boats so tourists have the chance to taste the local food on offer.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 10 — Foreigners enjoy listening to stories about daily lives and finding out about mobile houses in the floating market.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 11 — On the weekend, visitors can see boats carrying artists to perform Don ca tai tu, or southern folk songs, in the floating market.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 12 — Tourists can learn all about the lives of local people through their daily activities.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 13 — A child is excited at making cakes by herself.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 14 — Tourists experience making cakes and buying specialties in the floating market.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 15 — The market was officially recognised as part of national intangible cultural heritage back in 2016.

cai rang floating market - a fantastic tourist destination in mekong delta picture 16 — The Cai Rang floating market is one of the most-visited destinations that visitors should not miss out on when going to the Mekong Delta region.

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