Cai Rang praised as among the World’s most impressive markets
According to the famous UK magazine – the Rough Guide magazine, Cai Rang Floating market in the Southern Vietnam has been listed in Top World’s most impressive markets. It is featured as a very unique floating market with variety of colorful boats selling tropical fruits.
Visitors are easy to reach Cai Rang Floating Market after a 30-minute-boat starting from Ninh Kieu Wharf. Cai Rang is one of the three biggest markets in Mekong Delta region and a worth-trying for those who wish to discover the associated river life along Mekong River. Opening all days from the early morning till the late afternoon, the Cai Rang Floating Market welcomes every visitor on any days of a week. However, it is best to explore in the most crowded time from sunrise to about 9:00 am.
The Rough Guide also marked that visiting the floating market in Cai Rang (southern province of Can Tho) is a must-do activity for any Mekong Delta tour. It has been become a Mecca for not only domestic tourists but foreign ones as well.
Some following pictures are introduced to describe the Cai Rang Floating Market:
Bustling Cai Rang Floating Market
Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho
Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho
Bustling Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho
A busy Cai Rang in the early morning of a day
A Mekong local’s daily work in the market
Purchasing in the “flower shop” at Cai Rang Floating Market
A man with his boat full of beautiful flowers
“Flower shop” at Cai Rang Floating Market
Daily life along the Mekong River
A Mekong local’s daily work in the market
Smiles of friendly Mekong locals
Visitors take chance to discover the Cai Rang Floating Market by boat
