Exciting floating markets in Mekong Delta to go

Coming to Mekong Delta in flood season, you must experience the floating life of people at floating markets. It is a must for every tourist before leaving the paradise of rivers and water. The daily life and trading activities of people there take place on boats. Floating markets in the Mekong Delta have become attractive tourist destinations recently. If you are still overwhelmed by a long list of markets, here is the a short-listed one for you.

*Floating market is one of typical cultural point of Mekong Delta*

Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho

The name of Cai Rang has existed for many years and it’s from a Khmer word – “Karan” that means a daily molded clay stove. The market is opened every day from early morning and attracts a countless number of boats. The market was once twice as big. People buy and sell everything from agricultural products to foods, coffee, soft drinks, mobile card, cosmetic, clothes, etc.

Cai Rang - The biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta — *Cai Rang – The biggest floating market in the Mekong Delta*

Cai Rang is the largest wholesale floating market in the Mekong Delta and it’s also the most unique market in Southern Vietnam. It’s about 5 km from Can Tho center and 200 km from Saigon. This is a destination for those who like fresh foods, whole grains, local fruits, etc. Explore one of the cultural uniqueness in Southwest Vietnam. Experience how water transport played an important role in daily life.

Cai Be Floating Market in Tien Giang

Cai Be floating market is located in Cai Be town, Cai Be district, Tien Giang province. It is on the part of Tien Giang river that borders with three provinces which are Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre. This is one of the largest wholesale markets in the Southwest region.

*Cai Be floating market is a famous tourist attraction in Tien Giang*

This floating market is a place to trade diverse kinds of goods from fabrics, household items to poultry, seafood, drinks etc. Cai Be floating market is famous for being the exchange place and the big fruit source of Tien Giang province. One of the specialty here is Lo Ren star apple. Besides, people also sell many other types of tropical fruits such as green skin pomelo, Tan Lap pineapple, orange, etc.

Nga Nam Floating Market in Soc Trang

Nga Nam is one of the floating markets in Mekong Delta that has oldest history. It is called Nga Nam floating market because it is located at the confluence point of five rivers: Ca Mau, Vinh Quoi, Long My, Thanh Tri and Phung Hiep.

*Nga Nam floating market is busy and crowded from early morning to the evening*

Trading activities here begin from very early morning which is around 3 am till the end of the day. Traders here come from many different regions. So, the market is always busy and crowded with people.

Tip: No matter which floating market you choose to visit, if you want to buy anything, you should bargain for better prices. A boat tour for tourist is available with the price of $5 to $10/person.

Phong Dien Floating Market in Can Tho

From Can Tho city center, move ahead for about 17 km to the southeast, you will reach Phong Dien floating market. This market starts from about 4 or 5 am and ends at 7 – 8 am. To have the best view of the day, you should go early. The market is most beautiful in the earliest hours of dawn.

Tourists come to Phong Dien floating market can learn more about the normal life of people living on the water as well as enjoy food in a very special way. People sell everything at the market, you can sit on the boat and eat a bowl of noodles, sip a cup of coffee or buy fruits and agricultural products.