Sun rises on Chau Doc floating market

Most travellers know Cai Rang floating market in Cantho city but not Chau Doc floating market. This is a hidden gemstone of Mekong delta in the town of Chau Doc, An Giang province.

Very a few travellers coming here in early morning. By the time we were there, there were just us, 2 dirt riders, and another couple in sampan we met on the way to Chau Doc floating market.

Chau Doc floating market

Best time to see this floating market is at dawn, not earlier. The vendors start the day and ready for their business quite early but visitors obviously can’t enjoy seeing the trading activities in the dark.

A man rode his shrimp-tailed boat fast to the market
Everyone is ready for the day!

Just like a small community in land, people know each other very well. Some families run the business for a few generations. Parents bring their kids along the business trip when their littles are on holiday! It could be a unique experience for the city kids but for these children, it’s something run in the family!

A breakfast lady!
A couple selling coffee, softdrinks

Life is simple and happy here !


For breakfast, who need chair, table, napkin..
A happy smile to welcome the visitors, best moment of our day!
Xin Chào!
Xin Chào!

The vendor boat has a 2-3 meter high bamboo pole on which they hang the fruits, vegetable or anything they sell.

Buyers can see what they are looking for easily from a distance and navigate through boats to get there!

Some boats have a little bonsai corner too!

Bargaining is allowed here but it’s normally quick and a win-win deal!
The breakfast lady, again!
Sun rises, time to go home!

Whether continuing your Vietnam holiday with a trip north or flying home, you will leave the Mekong Delta with fond memories of the friendly locals, colourful markets and vibrant scenes discovered here

Additional information:
Saigon Riders provides motorcycle tours in all over Vietnam, from north Vietnam to central Vietnam,  Mekong delta, and Cuchi tunnels
Whatsapp: + 84 919 767 118
Website: saigonriders.com 

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