On the first day of my cruise along the Mekong Delta, we visited a floating market. The floating market is open all day long, but the busiest time is in the morning, when the weather is cool, a light frost is on the river and the sun is sparkling off the water. If you want to go see the floating market at its peak, you’ll have to wake up very early. Heading out early in the morning is more relaxing as you cruise along the Mekong with a fine mist over the water as you head towards the floating market where hundreds of boats are peddling their wares in the bustling markets. Take a deep breath and smell the fresh tropical fruits as boats display various kinds of fruits for the day.
The floating markets on the Mekong River are very peaceful and enjoyable, because of this, it is a successful way for the farmers to sell their goods. Unlike most mainland markets, the floating markets are crowded but not noisy. If you hear some loud noise, it’s usually a boat motor. One of the most beautiful floating markets in the Mekong is called Cai Rang, located in Can Tho Province. Here, they have their own “marketing” method called “Beo Hang”. On the front of the boat there is often a long pole and the vendor will hang all the goods that they have to sell that day. Beo Hang really shows the unique trading culture of the floating markets. There is very little noise, no crowded streets and everyone is relaxed, this unique way of buying and selling continues to attract thousands of tourists every year. Another popular floating market called Cai Be is filled with colorful fruits such as watermelon, pineapple, dragon fruit, mangosteen, and more, that change as often as the seasons.
Our guide arranged for us to visit a local garden along our Mekong River cruise. Cruising down some rather small canals, I can feel the calm, fresh air and I see how prosperous the land around the Mekong truly is. There are many lush gardens with flowers and ripe jackfruits near the local houses as we cruise along the river. As we’re cruising by, one of the locals reaches out to my boat and hands me a jackfruit for free as a passing visitor. I quickly motion a thank you as we continue down the narrow canals. This is fairly common I’m told by my guide.
Mother Nature is so generous with the land that surrounds the Mekong Delta; they have plenty of maritime produce, lush tropical fruits and good jobs. The locals here produce rice and coconut paper, banana pancakes, coconut candy, carpet and rope from nearby coir, unique furniture from coconut shells and a variety of other items that are only made in this area. People here are not only caring and generous, they are hardworking and creative and are blessed by the river.
The floating market and the people I met on my Mekong River cruise is a beautiful reminder of the real lives of sincere hard-working people along the Mekong. As tourists, having a chance to visit the Mekong Delta, it’s an unforgettable place. The people here will never be changed by urban life, it is idyllic, simple people who are always friendly each time I visit the magic on the rivers of the Mekong.
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