Market
Cái Răng Floating Market
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Cái Răng Floating Market, located about six kilometers from Cần Thơ city center, is the largest and most famous floating market in the Mekong Delta. Every morning, hundreds of boats converge to trade fruits, vegetables, and local specialties. Vendors display their goods on long poles, making it easy for buyers to see what's on offer. Visitors can hop on a small boat to weave through the crowd, sample tropical fruits, and watch the lively bartering. The market is best experienced at dawn when activity peaks and the river comes alive.
Don't miss
- Arrive early (around 6 AM) to see the market at its busiest with boats packed with colorful produce.
- Taste fresh tropical fruits like durian, rambutan, and mangosteen sold directly from vendor boats.
- Observe the unique 'bẹo' system where sellers hang sample items on a pole to advertise their wares.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Cái Răng Floating Market
You can wander Cái Răng Floating Market on your own. A guide is worth it for knowing what to look for and what to order, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Cheapest way inThe hidden Fabulous Floating Market and Small Canal4.9★ · 268 travelers3-4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$25 per personSee dates →
Best full dayCan Tho: The Mekong Beyond The Floating Market5★ · 643 travelers5-6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$38 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleCai Rang Floating Market - My Tho & Ben Tre - VIP Private Tour4.8★ · 62 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$125 per personSee dates →More attractions in Can Tho



