As the "rice bowl of Vietnam", the Mekong Delta's fertilization has breeding a gorgeous "water civilization". The local floating markets make up one of the special Vietnamese cultures. It is said that the floating markets date back to the 19th century, during the reign of Nguyen Dynasty. One of the special characteristics of floating markets is the produce samples hung on a lateral bar to help buyers know what the traders are selling. With traders carrying their fresh goods by boats and doing the bargains on the water, the hustle and bustle of this unique scene has gained its popularity among travelers.
Can Tho - Cai Rang market: a must-see floating market when traveling to Can Tho, and it's a big wholesale market, where you can find large quantities of fresh fruits being sold in this busy region. And the typical breakfast of the local area consists of rice noodles and soup sold on boats. It would be an authentic Vietnamese experience to taste the simon-pure cuisine while enjoying the floating feeling.
Start time：5am, get crowded at 6 am, so make sure you get up early enough to catch the busy scene.
Tien Giang – Cai Be market: just a short distance from Ho Chi Minh City, so it is quite convenient for foreign travelers to pay for a visit. This floating market also sees the trade of fruits and vegetables as well as seafood, and it starts not as early as other floating markets. It starts at the moment of sunrise and lasts until late morning.
During the lunar months from December 27/28 to January 6, the floating markets are usually closed, when Vietnamese are on their celebration of the Vietnamese New Year.
