One of the factors that most of the tourists appreciate is the floating markets in Vietnam. You also might have seen such photos or videos. Those iconic floating markets are few of the particular features that can be seen in Vietnam. The thing you don’t know is that there are some specified regions where you can see floating markets. If you are a traveler, you will not have all the time in the world to see those markets as there are lots of other things in Vietnam as well. Here are the best 05 floating markets in Vietnam.
Long Xuyen Floating Market
It is true that most of the floating markets are crowded with the tourists. The more the market gets busy, the more you will not be able to see the detailed floating market. Unlike such places, Long Xuyen Floating Market is the best place from where you can have all the factors regarding the floating market. All the things can be observed quite naturally. That’s the most important thing with Long Xuyen Floating Market. The market area is surrounded by a fascinating surrounding with water features. Natural beauty of the floating market can be seen from here. The true colors and the depth lifestyle of the Vietnamese people can be seen from here. Vegetables and fruits are brought into this market from different regions in the area. Hundreds of boats arrive to this place and sell their products. It is open from 5.30a.m to 9p.m.. That’s the thing you have to be aware of this market. It doesn’t longer much. If you want to see it, you will have to be at Long Xuyen Floating Market before the sunset. Though the floating market is open 365days a year, tourists are advised to visit the market on 7th to 10th in lunar months.
Phong Dien Floating Market
Phong Dien Floating Market is another famous floating market for the travelers. It is open from 4a.m. to 8p.m. for any customer. Another thing with this market is the ability to buy machinery items and groceries to the customers. This market is situated in Phong Dien River, Nhon Ai commune, Phong Dien district, Can Tho province. This market is open for both local and foreign buyers to purchase items. If you visit this marketplace, you will see how those sellers sell their products. They sell items with shouting and calling to the customers. Even if you are from an Asian country, you will amaze to see sellers doing their thing.
Tra On Floating Market
It is another floating market situated in Tra On Town, Vinh Long Province, Vietnam. It can also be considered as one of the oldest trading places in Vietnam as well. It also has got all the features related with floating markets. The time period you need to see this floating market is 2a.m. to 8p.m which is almost from midnight to early morning. It is said that the busiest time duration is from 5a.m. to 5a.m.It’s all about selling, that’s why the market is held at such early time. There are two areas that have been dedicated for the market. The first part is on both sides of the river and the other part is on the river itself. This floating market is one of the best places to get the full taste of Vietnamese natural fruits like banana, mango, guava, jackfruit, and orange. All those fruits are cultivated on the lands which are close to the water streams or cannels and then they are delivered to the boats. Most of the time, those fruits are picked by the farmers fom the boat. This is one of the busiest and the livest areas in Vietnam. Any fruit or vegetable can be found from Tra On Floating Market no matter what time of the year or the name of the item.
Cai Rang Floating Market
It is situated in Hai Ba Trung Street, Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho province. This market is open from 5a.m. to 9p.m. It is one of the oldest trading places in Vietnam. It is said that this market is older than 100 years and one of the largest market places in Mekong delta. Only purpose of this market is to ensure a place for both buyers and sellers to exchange their items for money. There are hundreds of items that are being sold by the sellers. Fruits and vegetables are the mostly sold items of them. Highly noisy boats are also a common sight for these places. The simplicity and the economy level can be measured from those things as well. The market is situated not only on the water but on the ground as well. There are other attractions like coconut candy producing areas, bee farms, and fruit orchards that can be visited on the way to this market.
