The Floating Markets in Mekong Delta

Vietnam is unquestionably one of the most appealing destinations all over the world with its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. If being occupied in the crowded cities, you just discover life beyond the urban center of the Southern Vietnam region with a tour to the Mekong Delta which is designed by Asia Charm Tours. The relaxing moments and comfort will immediately come to you by unforgettable experience by the unique scene and the interesting life of local people at here.

Being considered as the well-famous as the “Rice bowl” of Vietnam, Mekong Delta River brings the magic inside that appeals all those who have come to this immense land. Beside, The Mekong Delta is also famous for the floating markets which are typical of the Phung Hiep and the Cai Be. On arriving in the Mekong Delta, one of the favorite destination of travellers is often the floating market. At here, visitors can start the motorized boat to visit the Cai Be floating market, experience how people exchanging goods, fruit and many other commodities on their vessels.

When join this floating market, farmers from the region bring their goods, fruits and vegetables mainly, to the markets and sell them to local dealers. These dealers sell the products to shops in the neighboring towns and to wholesale dealers from the big towns. This way, people on small boats know where they have to go from a certain distance. In this case, this is a floating vegetable supermarket. On the floating markets you do not only find people buying and selling goods, you also find floating restaurants, floating bars, floating gas stations, and many other floating shops.

Cai Rang floating market, Cai Be floating market, Phung Hiep floating market are the hustle markets and bustle where provided fresh produce and many other goods, often hanging from tall wooden poles. Right at these markets, visitors can trade and bargain for local specialties that they will find nowhere else but in Mekong Delta Vietnam only. Surely, a Mekong delta tour to Cai Be floating market in one day will be your worthwhile experience.

Cai Be floating market

The Cai Be Floating Market is always busy, bearing all the characteristics of the locals’ life in the western region. All the goods are transported to the market by rafts and boats.

Phung Hiep floating market
To visit the floating market, you should stay in the Mekong Delta area, wake up early and take one of the boats first hour in the morning, because the market will start early. Approximately 400 to 500 boats filled with fruits, vegetables, and other products are anchored along the banks of the river. The merchandise sold in each boat is hung on a pole in front of the boat to attract customers. From the floating market, goods are shifted for selling at inland markets or small boats take them for delivery along canals in the Plain of Reeds.
The floating market lies in the Tien River, adjacent to three provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Ben Tre and they have a common feature is start early.

We have a lot of tours from HoChi Minh city to Mekong Delta with floating markets. Surely, It's an interesting tour which will bring you many exciting feeling.
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