Why to visit Cai Rang Floating Market of Can Tho
Situated in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Cai Rang Floating Market is the biggest and most popular floating market in Vietnam. The boats are filled with fruits, fresh vegetables, coffee, and handicrafts from each vendor for selling along their boats. The traditional marketplace fully takes place on the river to give shoppers a unique shopping atmosphere.
- Best time: early mornings are more lively.
- Cost: Fresh fruits and drinks: 20,000 to 100,000 VND; Hand-made souvenirs: 50,000 to 300,000 VNd
- Average Time Spent: 1.5 to 2 hours, including a boat tour.
Street Food Stalls (Boat Vendors)
- Best Time: 6 AM - 8 AM for a fresh experience of breakfast in the water.
- Cost: A bowl of hủ tiếu or bún riêu costs 30,000 to 60,000 VND.
- Local Produce: Fresh seasonal fruits such as durian, mango, and longan are cheap.
- Average Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how many food stops you make.
Other Things to Do at Cai Rang Floating Market:
- Try Vietnamese Coffee: Enjoy a cà phê sữa đá (Vietnamese iced coffee) from a boat vendor.
- Boat Tour: Rent an engine boat to tour around this market and stop by any local orchard.
- Rice Noodle Factories: See how people in surrounding villages produce traditional rice noodles.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
- Can Tho Bridge: 6 km from Here
- Binh Thuy Ancient House: 10 km from here
- Ninh Kieu Wharf: 5 km from here
Distance from Hotspot
15-minute drive from Can Tho Bridge 10-minute drive from Ninh Kieu Wharf
