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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Chợ nổi – Floating market in Mekong River Delta in Vietnam

Chợ nổi – Floating market in Mekong River Delta in Vietnam

I would like to introduce you to one of the most interesting markets in Vietnam called Chợ nổi (Floating market) which floats on the river. Thousands of boats gather to sell and buy products from each other. Trading activities take place all day on the boats , but the most exciting time is in the morning when boats arrive with full agriculture products to start a new day in market. The largest “Chợ nổi” include Phung Hiep, Nga Bay, Phong Dien (in Hau Giang), Cai Rang (in Can Tho) and Cai Be (in Tien Giang).

Nowadays, this kind of market has become an attractive place for tourism because you come there not only for shopping but also for visiting the landscapes and relax on the boat. Therefore, government try to promote this kind of market to attract more tourism and improve the provinces’ economic. Anyway, if you visit Viet Nam, don’t forget to buy souvenir you need in “Chợ nổi”.

source-images : news.zing.vn, vnexpress.net
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