Cái Răng Floating Market
Cái Răng Floating Market, also written as Cai Rang Floating Market, is a wholesale floating market specializing in the trade of vegetables and fruits on the Bassac River, Hau River, and is a unique tourist attraction in the Cái Răng district in Cần Thơ, Vietnam.With a history dating back to the early 20th century, the market emerged as a crucial trading hub. Before the development of roads and bridges, the myriad waterways of the delta region were the primary means of trade and transport, leading to the development of floating markets where channels converged. In 2016, Cái Răng Floating Market was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam), Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam. Location The market is located on the Hau River, near Cái Răng Bridge, about 7 kilometers from the center of Can Tho. Visitors can reach the floating market in two ways: either by renting a boat at Ninh Kieu Whar ...
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