Mekong Delta of Vietnam is a unique destination full of things that is possible to make not only foreign tourists but also domestic tourists from other provinces surprise because of its charming. Fruit orchards, cuisine, the maze of Mekong rivers, canals and floating markets are the things which attract most.

5 FAMOUS VIETNAM FLOATING MARKETS

Less crowded than Cai Rang, it has far fewer tourists and less activity. It’s most bustling between 5am and 7am, with little to see later. The market is 20km southwest of Can Tho; get here by road, returning to Can Tho through quiet backwaters.

How can you travel to Phong Dien floating market? Let’s dig into this blog with me.

Being one of 7 busiest floating markets in Mekong River Delta, Phong Dien Floating Market is famous as a place of selling and exchanging goods, a compelling attraction in Mekong Delta. The market is located at the intersection of three rivers, where Can Tho River separates from Hau River. The market is about 17 km from Can Tho City to the southeast.

Phong Dien floating market was founded as a truly retail floating market of Mekong Delta. Specificity of this land is the connection to each other by the complex system of rivers and canals.

In the market, there are boats selling household and working tools such as canoes, boats, roofing sheets, knives, hoes, machete, and fishing tools like fishing nets, or weaving products as baskets, and all kinds of general domestic and foreign cargoes. In addition, the market also sells many types of food: noodle soup, noodle with toasted meat, rice soup, Hu Tieu, and coffee, etc. In particular, there are dozens of ferry and vessels anchoring at the river’s bank. They are ready to take tourists to visit the floating market. Shipowners are often the locals, thus they should be able to work as “concierge”. With the function of a retail market, it is hard to see any big boats here. You will only see the small sampans and hear the sound from the merchants to advertise their own products which they are selling.

To catch the best scene of Phong Dien floating market, you must come here from the very early morning. Maybe around 5:30 AM is the best time for you to start your visit.

Phong Dien Floating Market travel guide
Nguyen Thanh Van

Perhaps the best shopping experience tourists can have in Can Tho is to charter a boat and cruise the rivers and canals to check out the floating markets. These places are a real buzz and are perfect for picking up local products. All types of souvenirs and crafts can be had here, along with exotic fruits and spices.

THE TOP 3 THINGS TO SEE IN CAN THO

1. Central Market

The century-old Central Market is a charming shopping centre in Can Tho. It’s largely a produce market but it also has other interesting items like hats and baskets. Even if you don’t really want to buy anything, you should come here to see the local culture and way of life. It also has a lovely view of the Mekong Delta.

Location: 44 Phan Boi Chau, Can Tho

2. Cai Rang Floating Market

Experience the hustle and bustle that goes on at Cai Rang floating market, one of the largest of its kind in the Mekong Delta. The best way to see it is to go on a boat tour. Local produce is what you’ll find but smaller boats sell delicious eats like banh mi and bun rieu. You can indulge in delicious delicacies and buy the best organic food from here.

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4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS CAN THO – CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – SOC TRANG- BAC LIEU

Location: 46 Hai Ba Trung, Can Tho, Vietnam

3. Can Tho Night Market

The night market of Can Tho will be one of the attractive spots for your Mekong Delta trip to Can Tho. Night markets are a terrific place to see people in action. The experience of shopping in Can Tho is made even more exciting with a visit to Tay Do night market where sellers display their goods and music shows keep you entertained. You can find everything from clothes to trinkets here that would make perfect souvenirs to take back home.

CAN THO NIGHT MARKET – WHAT TO DISCOVER  IN MEKONG DELTA

Location: Hai Ba Trung Road, Tan An Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho

4. Phong Dien Floating Market

A few kilometers from the city is Phong Dien floating market, another popular place for locals to buy and sell goods. You should visit early morning from between 5-8am to see locals go about their daily lives. The vibrant scene will enrich your experience of shopping in Can Tho, so try to make it well in time!

Location: Phong Dien District, Can Tho

When to shop and where in Can Tho
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Phan Thiet

Beaches and attractions in Binh Thuan province have reopened after social isolation, ready to welcome travelers. Visitors can experience with many activities such as swimming & take photos at The Fishing Village in Mui Ne, take  canoeing to Cu Lao Cau or Phu Quy island to dive in the coral reefs, walk on the red sand hill and walk along the white sandy road.

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Can Tho – Mekong Delta

District Phong Dien, the most concentrated place in the city, is always diverse with fruits such as mango, guava, rambutan, breast milk, jackfruit, durian … Here, not only visit the garden and reward awake fruit, visitors can try the Western lifestyle through outdoor activities such as wading ditches to catch fish, canoeing, hanging bridges, swing ropes through the ditch …

TOP 3 THINGS TO SEE IN CAN THO

In addition, have breakfast floating between Floating market, enjoying “noodle soup” is an unforgettable experience for those who first visit.

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Da Lat

Holiday time is also the beginning of the cloud hunting season in the foggy city. A place to watch clouds has a beautiful view and is easy to move, located in Cau Dat tea hill, Trai Mat hill, Suoi Vang lake, Thien Phuc Duc hill, Hon Bo, Radar mountain … Want to see the sea of ​​clouds float, visitors must overcome the cold to be present at the viewing position since the sun has not yet appeared. 

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Vung Tau

Only two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is popular weekend getaway offering beachfront resorts, heaps of delicious seafood, and a slower pace of life. Coastal history in this part of Vietnam is combination of religious relics and French garrisons and mansions. Vung Tau’s beaches may not entice you to swim, however for a quick, low-stress escape to the coast, Vung Tau ticks all the boxes.

4 ideal destinations near Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon)
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Can Tho as one of the most popular destinations in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. For those who are wondering why and how Can Tho can attract a travel addict, this article will get your answers:

BRIEF OF CAN THO CITY- THE EVERGREEN CITY IN MEKONG DELTA

Can Tho Bridge

The collapse of Can Tho Bridge was a severe construction accident in Southern Vietnam in September 2007. It is the only gateway to access the city from the Northern provinces. You will easily recognize its special red colour as soon as your car approaches it. Can Tho Bridge is also the fascinating tourist site in Can Tho travel significantly contributing in the development of the city.

Discovering Can Tho Bridge is also one of the most unforgettable things to do in Can Tho.

At night, the bridge is lit up with hundreds of lamplights making it a must see from Ninh Kieu wharf.

As one of exciting Can Tho attractions, Can Tho Bridge significant contributes in promoting the development of economy, society as well as Can Tho tourism.

Ninh Kieu wharf

Ninh Kieu wharf is a long-lasting and attractive tourist site in Can Tho with poetic landscapes and favorable position near Hau River. For a long time, Ninh Kieu wharf is a beautiful icon of Can Tho City, appealing hundreds of tourists. Ninh Kieu wharf is always ready to service visitors who desire to visit the floating market,  it is always crowded with boats up and down carrying a large number of Mekong River Delta products.

You can see the largest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia – Can Tho Bridge, also Xom Chai – a fishing village, and Con Au (Au Island). You will see a green isle strip. Moreover, standing from the fishing village, you can enjoy the panoramic view of street in Ninh Kieu. Currently, this pier is surrounded by floating restaurants, markets with specialty dishes …

Cai Rang floating market

Cai Rang Floating Market is the place of exchanging and trading agricultural products, fruits, goods, food as well as an eating area. It is the outstanding attraction in Can Tho.

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This is the destination of many Mekong tours. Your Mekong Delta trip will not be complete if you miss to drop by Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho.

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Top 3 things to see in Can Tho
Nguyen Thanh Van

The night market of Can Tho will be one of the attractive spots for your Mekong Delta trip to Can Tho. How many things to experience and explore when you pay a visit to the market? Many experienced travelers often share their opinion that going to uncover the inside of a market means you can gain a more understand of that land. Hence, it’s time to know be exciting things of the Can Tho night market before your trip.

Address and Opening hours

Address: Can Tho Night Market, Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan An Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City

Opening hours: 5:00PM to 11:00PM

When to visit the Can Tho night market?

The Can Tho night market is centrally situated in the heart of the city of Can Tho, so to know when to visit this market, you just take a look at the best time to go to the city in Can Tho Travel Guide..

It’s known that the city of Can Tho can be visited all year round, but to avoid sticky and humid days, the dry season of Vietnam, from November to April will be recommended. Keep in mind that you will feel quite uncomfortable while walking along dirty and sticky pathways in the market.

How to get to Can Tho night market?

Before you hit the Can Tho night market, what you must do first is to arrive in the city center of Can Tho. It’s easy to arrive in Can Tho City as there is more than one means of transport, such as bus, plane, private car, or motorbike. If you’re staying in Ho Chi Minh City, just depart from Tan Son Nhat Airport for Can Tho Airport. For those who prefer bus, there are plenty of bus lines to Can Tho at Mien Tay Bus Station – 395 Kinh Duong Vuong Street, An Lac Ward, Binh Tan District. Motorbike is also an alternative if you’re concerned with an adventurous trip on two wheels.

Once you land in Can Tho City, just search for directions to the Can Tho Night Market nearby. The market is just ten minutes’ walk from the city center. You can ask locals, and they will show you to this spot.

Now it’s time to see what is inside the Can Tho night market, what appeal to many visitors, and rewarding experiences as well. It will be a list of what surprise you so much.

Feeling excited about the names of the Can Tho night market

The Can Tho night market is also called other fascinating names, such as the market of Luc Tinh, the market of Hang Duong, and the market of Can Tho.

The name of Luc Tinh means six provinces of Cochinchina in the French colonial era. The market was called like this when it was established in 1915. Many years later, the market was not high-octane anymore and its name was changed into the market of Hang Duong.

In 2005, the market fell in an extremely bad condition, and was invested to have refurbishments by the local authority. Currently, the market turns to be 100 years-old.

Since the city of Can Tho started to develop its tourism, it has become the crucial economic center of the Mekong Delta. By that time, its name was changed into the Can Tho night market. It attracts plenty of visitors from many different places through the country.

Unwinding next to the Hau river

One of the most attractive things while you explore the Can Tho night market is the Hau river nearby. Here is a calm river seemingly embellishing the city’s charm. It’s possible to state that the river especially at night will bring people peace and relaxation in their mind. That’s why the residents really love walking along the river when the dark covers the city’s sky.

Savoring street food at the night market

The Can Tho night market is more and more bustling and full of colorful & eye-catching food stalls. It’s night to enjoy dozens of luscious eats, such as sweet soups, smoothies, cakes, different kinds of noodle soup, rice paper salad, etc. Just with several bucks, you can feast on a wide selection at the market. That’s why it is the gathering place for groups of friends with the coming of night.

Shopping for souvenirs

Not only is the Can Tho night market the street food paradise, but it is also the place where you can find out exquisite souvenirs with ravishingly beautiful details. Nevertheless, not similar to street food, the souvenirs at the market can’t be bought just with some bucks in your hands. A hint is that you should ask about the price and bargain before getting the items. Perhaps, many of the items will draw your attention at the first time you see them, but you ought to roam around before deciding whether to buy or not.

Strolling in the Ninh Kieu pier

The Ninh Kieu pier is definitely one of the must-visit places for a trip to Can Tho and especially a visit to the Can Tho night market. The Ninh Kieu pier is not a pulsating venue to entertain anyone with games or recreational activities, but it brings you a wonderful ambiance to unwind and kick back. The light breeze gently flows through your hair and ears, making you nicer and comfier in the stroll. It’s possible to say that the pier has a charming outer appearance easily convincing lots of visitors.

Tips for a visit to the Can Tho night market

• The Can Tho night market is about 1 kilometer from the city center, so you can go there on foot if your hotel is centrally located.
• Taxi may be an alternative in the case that you don’t want to go on foot to the market.
• Some destinations nearby that should be considered before you visit the market are the Ninh Kieu walking bridge and the Ninh Kieu pier.
• Just with some bucks – approximately USD 5, you can please your stomach with plenty of street food at the market.
• Bargain before deciding whether to buy souvenirs or not is a rule of thumb
• If you don’t intend to buy anything, roaming about to see a hustling prospect full of colorful and eye-catching items is a good idea and never lets you down.
• After 11:00PM, streets of the city center of Can Tho are not crowded anymore and sometimes dangerous if you go alone. It’s better to come back to your accommodation before that time.

Source: tnktravel

Can Tho Night Market – What to discover in the Mekong Delta
Nguyen Thanh Van

Chau Doc in An Giang Province has long been attracting the domestic and foreign visitors, especially the pilgrims who have faith in the Lady Temple (Mieu Ba Chua Xu). People also know about this town for its delicious fish paste. To talk about a sacred and attractive town in Vietnam Mekong Delta for a spiritual trip, then it is Chau Doc. Besides, everyone just know this town thanks to its tasty fish pastes and floating villages. And whenever somebody asks you where is the most charming town in the Mekong Delta for a spiritual purpose, then Chau Doc should be the first option.

The town shares the same border with Cambodia, and often takes six hours to arrive on a bus trip. Besides, this place is a big home to many ethnic groups, such as the Cham, Kinh, Chinese, and Khmer groups. Among these, Kinh people are considered as the most crowded community who live almost everywhere.

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Like some other provinces in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, An Giang, where Chau Doc belongs to, experiences the two season:

• December – April: This is the dry season in Chau Doc that gives the town the pleasant atmosphere and abundant sunlight. According to the common belief, the dry time is the best time to visit Chau Doc as there is no rain interrupting your outdoor activities. Also, this period witnesses the massive celebration of Ba Chua Xu Festival – the most colorful festival of the region.
• May – November: This is the rainy season in Chau Doc when some rain comes, and the visitors have to keep in mind the weather forecast on the go. For the cruise trips during the rainy time, it is vital to keep the life-jackets on hand.

Chau Doc – A spiritual land
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People remember Can Tho as one of the most popular names in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam due to its green scenery and fast developing into a proper hub, this laid-back riverside town boasts its own collection of cultural sights, such as Cai Rang floating market, the most famous of its kind in the Mekong. Other attractions include the Binh Thuy Ancient House, a prime example of French colonial architecture.

Not only that, with a lot of advantages for the aquatic source, tourism, urban infrastructure, and agriculture, Can Tho City doesn’t find it hard to become an unbeatable tourist destination.

For those who love to witness the growing, appealing, and evergreen Mekong Delta site in Vietnam, then it must be Can Tho. Find it along Hau River and gets bordered by Cho Gao Province right in the north and the west. People call this place “Tay Do”, which means that the capital of the southwest of Vietnam. This name also depicts the luxurious and beautiful traits of the city at that moment.

The epicentre of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho is the largest city in the region and feels like a metropolis after a few days exploring the backwaters. As the political, economic, cultural and transportation centre of the Mekong Delta, it’s a buzzing town with a lively waterfront lined with sculpted gardens, an appealing blend of narrow backstreets and wide boulevards, and perhaps the greatest concentration of foreigners in the delta. It is also the perfect base for nearby floating markets, the major draw for tourists who come here to boat along the many canals and rivers leading out of town.

Can Tho – The evergreen city in the Mekong Delta
Nguyen Thanh Van

Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho City is one of the biggest floating markets in Mekong Delta.

The most interesting sights in the Mekong Delta are the floating markets and associated river life. The Cai Rang Floating Market is all day but it is busiest from sunrise to 9:0 am. The main items sold there are farm products such as fruits and vegetables. The boats with bamboo pole are sellers, they hang the products that they want to sell in order for buyers to easy to see.

During the early morning market hours, larger sized boats anchor and create lanes that smaller boats weave in and out of. The waterway becomes a maze of hundreds of boats packed with mangos, bananas, papayas, pineapples, and even coffee boats.

Activities at the market are also an occasion for tourists to know more about the cultural aspects of southerners. To visit Cai Rang Floating Market, visitors need to take boats from Ninh Kieu park or some nearby places.

If you have chance to come to Mekong Delta, you should not miss Cai Rang floating market, one of the nicest floating market here. It takes about 30 minutes by boat to the market, you will enjoy it very much. We, Rubicon Tours, will guide you to beautiful places that you want to see.

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Get to know about The Cai Rang floating market
Nguyen Thanh Van

Delving into the world of floating markets in Vietnam is an unparalleled experience for travelers who truly want to explore and feel the vibrant atmosphere here. Floating markets have existed for hundreds of years and have become a vital part of the local life in the Mekong Delta. Let’s plan a trip to one of famous, vibrant Vietnam floating markets.

THE BEAUTY OF SOUTHWEST OF VIETNAM

There are several floating markets in the country, most of them are located in the Southern region. These markets are always crowded with a lot of boats selling plenty of products. The locals come by land or water to buy their food or household goods. Here are some floating markets in Vietnam to enjoy the special shopping sides of Vietnamese people.

Long Xuyen Floating Market – An Giang

Long Xuyen floating market is a hidden gem, this market is one of the less popular floating markets in Vietnam, but definitely worth a try if you are in search of a place that gives off easy and genuine vibes of Mekong Delta’s people and nature. Surprisingly, you cannot find a single person bargaining here since the market mostly serves local people and hardly commercialized. If you are searching for a non-touristy and not crowded shopping place, this market is a good choice. The market is a great combination of the charming countryside and the water area. Here, the local lifestyle and traditional culture still remains.

Arriving the market early in the morning, you can witness the busy life on the river where people sell and buy are veggies, pickles, squash, sweet potato, fruits and typical West-Southern snacks as fish rice noodle, pig-skinned pieces or salad roll by boats.

Cai Rang Floating Market – Can Tho

Like other floating markets in the Mekong Delta, Cai Rang was firstly formed to meet the trading needs of local people. Located on the river with the same name – Cai Rang, the market is more than 100 years old now.

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Phong Dien Floating Market – Can Tho

Phong Dien Floating Market is 20 kilometers southwest of Can Tho, the best floating market in the Mekong Delta. Boats loaded with produce from nearby orchards of the Mekong Delta converge to the floating market. They carry mostly fruits but also coconuts, vegetables and fishes. The market is at its bustling best between 5am and 8am.

Phong Dien floating market is a place full of interesting things for not only domestic but also foreign tourists. It is not so far from Cai Rang floating market, but there is a big difference in the function of each market. While Cai Rang boasts its largest wholesale market, Phong Dien is a retail one that is located in the complex system of rivers and canals. With this function, you hardly find big boats here but only the small sampans, which is also the daily vehicle of local people.

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Nga Nam Floating Market – Soc Trang

Nga Nam floating market is located in the Nga Nam town where the five rivers Vinh Quoi, Ca Mau, Thanh Tri, Long My, and Phung Hiep meet. Compared to other markets, it is well known for the hustle and bustle atmosphere which is hard to find in other markets. In this market, you can admire the endless stretches of big and small boats full of wide ranges of goods like tomato, garlic, cabbage, potato, etc. And, you will find it hard to resist temptation when approached by some southern merchants, offering their delightful fish noodle, rice soup or coffee..

Nga Nam floating market nowadays still retains the uniqueness of Mekong countryside as well as typical attributes that make it special such as “ao ba ba”, sweet old folk songs and distinctive accent of Southern people.

Cai Be Floating Market – Tien Giang

Cai Be floating market is located in Cai Be district, Tien Giang province – on the giant Tien river (one of the two main streams of Cuu Long river). This is a hub for transporting goods, fruits and seafoods to and from the Mekong Delta and the rest of Vietnam.  It remains a convenient choice for many foreign travelers due to its short distance from Ho Chi Minh city.

TRAVEL CAN THO – CAI BE FLOATING MARKET IN 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

Unlike other floating markets in Vietnam which start early in the morning and therefore finish earlier, Cai Be market stays open until late, to accommodate for travelers who might not be as keen on mornings as the Vietnamese! As the floating market is open all day long, you can easily visit whenever you like to witness the lively and vibrant atmosphere of a Southern styled market.

5 Famous Vietnam Floating Markets
Nguyen Thanh Van