Busy Cai Rang floating market

Located on a tributary of Hau River, flowing through Cai Rang district (Can Tho city), Cai Rang floating market is about 6 km from the city center. This is a busy floating market, representing the typical culture of the western river region.
Viewed from above, the winding river branch reaches out after a deep sleep, with a floating market on the river like a colorful picture. Hundreds of boats carrying goods, from all directions towed to anchor. All combined with the soft, clear light of the dawn light creates an enchanting scene that captivates people.

Panorama of Cai Rang floating market. The deeper you go inside the floating market, the more vivid the life of the merchants becomes. Mr. Tin, who has spent many years going up and down the Hau Giang river, confided: “For several generations, he made a boat as a home, all day he drifted along the water, but since then life has become more stable and his children have been educated.” The floating market is crowded with boats. The goods at the market are very diverse, most of which are specialty fruits of the river garden. There are also dried fish, crafts, necessities and food service included. Selling something, people hang that item on a tree stuck in the bow of the boat, in a unique way of advertising and offering. Diverse types of dried fish and essential products. The boats are full of goods with the familiar image of a palm tree in front. In particular, when coming to the floating market, it is impossible not to mention the “shake” noodle dish. It’s crab vermicelli, vermicelli… rich in Western flavor. The reason it is called “shake” vermicelli is because all activities of buying – selling, processing – enjoying take place on the boat. Sitting and eating and swaying with the waves, this will surely be an unforgettable breakfast for those who go to the floating market for the first time. A shop of “shake” bread at the floating market. When the dawn has just dawned, sitting on a boat in the middle of the vast river, enjoying a bowl of hot vermicelli, drinking a cup of coffee with relatives, to feel the breath, the vibrant rhythm of life, will be a wonderful experience. A very unique experience when coming to Tay Do. baocamau.com.vn