Floating markets are a vibrant and colorful symbol of life in the flourishing Mekong Delta. It is often said that if you haven’t visited a floating market, you haven’t truly experienced the soul of the Mekong. Among them, the Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho stands out as the largest and most dynamic in the region.
From the break of dawn until late morning, hundreds of wooden boats crowd the river, transforming it into a bustling floating marketplace. Vendors on boats call out their goods, exchange smiles and bargains, and showcase a wide variety of tropical fruits like jackfruit, mango, durian and more - freshly harvested and ready to be enjoyed right on the water.
Exploring the market by boat offers a unique perspective into the local way of life and is an experience no traveler should miss. For those planning a visit, Can Tho travel packages and custom tours to Can Tho, Vietnam are available through Paradise Travel, a trusted local tour operator based in Hanoi with expert knowledge of the region.
