Some favorite floating markets in Vietnam

Vietnam is a beautiful country located along the Mekong Delta. It attracts so many foreign visitors to come exploring. One of the best activities along Me Kong Delta is on the floating market. There are 5 attractive floating markets in Vietnam as below
 

Located about 6 km from Can Tho City, Cai Rang floating market is the most famous and largest floating market in the Mekong Delta. It starts from 5:00 AM until Mid-day. The main goods in this market are fruits, vegetables, plants, and foods. The sellers will hang their sample of goods on the pole so that the buyers can see from the distance. 
The main products are from the farm, specialist of Cai Rang Town, Chau Thanh District and neighbor areas

Another name is Nga Bay, Phung Hiep floating market is located in Hau Giang and this is the unique market in Vietnam. At this market, the sellers and buyers will bargain noisily on the boats about products such as seafood, agricultural produces, housewares or some kinds of animal.  There are also small boats with drinks and foods to serve the sellers and buyers when they are hungry.

This is the largest wholesale market in the region. Cai Be market is always busy. All goods are transported to this market by boat. Situated on Tien River, this market is adjacent to 3 provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and Ben Tre. There are about 400 - 500 boats working in this market, filling with fruits, vegetables, and other products. The boats also work as a taxi, it's very convenient for tourist. 

Located in Kien Giang Province, Miet Thu market mainly use canoes and wooden boat as transportation means. There are two types of boat for goods. Large boats are to sell the main product from the farm and food meanwhile small boats are to sell the necessities for life. 

Located in An Giang Province, this market is not famous as others but it still attracts tourists to come here. This place has beautiful landscapes and nice houses. This market also sells fruits, vegetables, and goods as others.

These are some favorite floating markets in Vietnam along the Mekong Delta that you should visit when arriving in Vietnam. For more details related to Vietnam tourism, please contact us via email: [email protected]. 

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