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It’s a fascinating look into how the residents of the Mekong Delta use this expansive network of waterways for transport, for food… really, for life.
We watch the watery world go by as we sip on a much-needed cup of strong Vietnamese coffee and a beautifully presented breakfast buffet…
… complete with Western pastries, an egg station, fresh fruit for which the Mekong Delta is known, and even a traditional Vietnamese “pho” station! It’s a lovely way to spend the 30 minutes or so to the floating market while watching the ever-changing scenery on the way.
The trip flies by and we soon catch our first glimpse of the dozens of boats that make up the floating market moored just outside the tiny town of Cai Rang. We semi-begrudgingly exchange our croissants for cameras.
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The market has been around for decades, from a time when roads were lacking. Even still, river transport is cheaper than land and with so many houses built right on the side of the river, taking a boat to the floating market is just as easy as driving to a land-based market.
By 9am, the market begins to slow down and the buyers are heading home…
It’s been an amazing experience witnessing up close and personal how commerce is done on the river.
If you go: There are numerous types of boats available for hire around the Ninh Kieu Pier, including tourist boats which accommodate large groups to smaller ones for just a few people. The Victoria Can Tho Resort has its own boat, the Mekong Princess, on which early risers can enjoy a beautiful buffet breakfast while cruising past stilted homes, women doing laundry and children playing football on the banks of the Hau River. In addition to a visit to the Cai Rang floating market, the boat makes a few additional stops providing a glimpse of daily life around the river.
Source: James Pham-https://www.victoriahotels.asia
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