Visit Cai Rang floating market in flood season

Cai Rang Floating Market - Can Tho, one of the largest floating markets in the West. And here is the experience of exploring Cai Rang Floating Market for first-time visitors: Book a boat: You should book a boat 1-2 days before the departure date (if traveling alone). 2-5 people can take a small boat; if there are more people or children, you should book a big boat. You should book directly from the boat owners. I went with 2 people on a small boat for 300K/boat (flexible time). Best time: Depart from Ninh Kieu wharf at 5:00 am. Travel to Cai Rang floating market for about 40-45 minutes. While traveling, watch the sunrise and the cargo boats on the river, which is quite beautiful and interesting.

What's at Cai Rang Floating Market:

Nowadays, the floating market is no longer as crowded and bustling with boats as in previous years. However, the typical features are still preserved here.

- Experience the feeling of having breakfast (bun rieu, hu tieu,... on the river.

- At the floating market, there will be boats selling fruit, juice, and coffee inviting people to buy.

- Check-in with colorful fruit boats (seasonal).

- Explore the lifestyle of people living on the river.

- Visit coconut candy making sites, noodle making sites, fruit gardens,...

Cai Rang floating market is open all year round, visitors can visit any season. However, the most ideal season to visit the floating market is the sunny season (from May to October) when the river has a stable water level and little rain. In addition, this is also the fruit season of the West, visitors can enjoy many delicious, ripe specialty fruits.

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