Cai Rang floating market – a fantastic tourist destination in Mekong Delta

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The market is now a popular destination among international tourists who come to samples local specialties, and more importantly to explore the people’s lifestyle.
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The site is among the most popular destinations in the Mekong Delta region, attracting approximately 120,000 arrivals in January 2023 alone.
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It is open every day from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. with approximately 500 boats operating and offering services to visitors.
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As well as selling fruits and vegetables in Can Tho, it also offers special farm products that come from neighbouring provinces.
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The Mekong Delta region’s foods, specialties, and handicraft products are also put on sale at the market.
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Small boats carrying lots of goods are readily available for tourists to choose .
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Sampling traditional food is a great way for tourists to discover the culture of each region.
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Tables are set up on boats so tourists have the chance to taste the local food on offer.
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Foreigners enjoy listening to stories about daily lives and finding out about mobile houses in the floating market.
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On the weekend, visitors can see boats carrying artists to perform Don ca tai tu, or southern folk songs, in the floating market.
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Tourists can learn all about the lives of local people through their daily activities.
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A child is excited at making cakes by herself.
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Tourists experience making cakes and buying specialties in the floating market.
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The market was officially recognised as part of national intangible cultural heritage back in 2016.
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The Cai Rang floating market is one of the most-visited destinations that visitors should not miss out on when going to the Mekong Delta region.

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