Talking about the western river region, there are many floating markets in which the Cai Be Tien Giang floating market is an interesting place to visit and learn about culture.
Where is Cai Be floating market?
This market is located in the center of Cai Be town, right at the junction area with Ben Tre and Vinh Long. About 80 km from Ho Chi Minh City, this is known as one of the most famous floating markets and the most famous commodity transshipment market in the South West. The market is held day and night, always crowded and crowded with buyers and sellers, as well as attracting tourists to visit and learn the culture of the people’s life here. 
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Guide
Because the distance from Saigon to Cai Be floating market is not too far, the road is convenient to go back during the day. So if traveling by private vehicle is also quite reasonable, you can follow the following instructions:
– First, follow Kinh Duong Vuong Street, run straight to National Highway 1A, then continue on Vo Van Kiet Street, cross Ben Luc Bridge, then go to Cai Lay.
– From here, continue on the direction of Highway 1A. When you reach the section of Provincial Road 875 that intersects with Truong Cong Dinh Street, turn on and continue on Thien Ho Duong, Trung Nu Vuong. There will be signs leading to this floating market, you just need to follow to come. Look up Google Maps and ask more residents to avoid getting lost.
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What’s so attractive about Cai Be floating market?
Located in a quite convenient location surrounded by canals and surrounded by green orchards, so this market has long been a busy and crowded business place. Every day, hundreds of large and small boats from all over the country to trade. Fabrics, vegetables, fruits, fish and shrimp, … especially fruits. There is no shortage of things that are filled with boats to take everywhere, at least to sell to people in remote areas. More then spread to neighboring provinces as well as further. 
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Coming to Cai Be Tien Giang floating market, you will see divided into different areas such as:
– The section from the Church intersection to Vam Long Hai door is the place to sell fresh vegetables and fruits.
– In the area of Vam, floating market sells fruits, there are many kinds of specialties in Tien Giang such as: Cai Be mandarin, grapefruit, green skin, breast milk, …
– There is also an area selling rice, bran, household appliances, cloth, seafood, … 
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Or you can also buy specialties made from coconut, nuggets without missing anything. Because today, this floating market development life is not only trading large items but also serving the lives of people living in this floating market. One thing special is that just looking up at what hangs the tree you can immediately guess what kind of boat you to buy. This is a unique culture of floating market people as a marketing method passed from generation to generation. 
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If you ask about where the West goes to learn the culture and beauty of life, surely you cannot miss this fascinating destination in Tien Giang . The business scene creates a colorful picture, extremely impressive, the sounds of inviting to buy goods are just like strange and not feel uncomfortable. Because the people here are accustomed to the life on the boat dock, they help, embrace each other and live so they are very friendly. You can freely go around talking and learning about the traditional folk culture of this place. 
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During the day, coming to this floating market in Tien Giang , you will be able to see the bustling scene, boats go around like a loom, a cargo carrier, a tourist carrier, some sell available food and drinks. However, there is no friction, just weaving through each other to create a vivid picture. Sitting on the boat to watch the scenery, enjoy the bowl of vermicelli, noodles, and then enjoy a cup of coffee in the sound of amateurs chirping on the river.
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When night comes, the idyllic life in Cai Be floating market is even more clearly depicted by the lights from the boats of the people living on the floating market, the lights on the street falling down the river creating a poetic look. attractive. The boats no longer have a business scene but instead are the daily routine, with the sound of children playing, preventing loud conversations. A moment of peace makes me calm down to ponder the moment I am here. 
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Other notes when visiting
– This place as well as other floating markets usually meet and trade very early, from about 3 – 5 am is the busiest time. If you want to learn about the bustling life here, take advantage of buying things, you should get up early to come. After that, stop by the boat selling food to enjoy breakfast, sip a cup of coffee on a fun boat, eat and watch the sunrise.
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– Traveling west to Cai if do not like the noisy atmosphere can come later, especially coming into the sunset. The market is always quiet, quiet and sadder than usual. Let you have time to relax and contemplate the life of the people, the immense river and slowly wait for the sunset to fall in the fairy tale somewhere.
– Because of going on boats, boats should prepare neat clothes, bring umbrellas, hats, and apply sunscreen. You can take more medicine for people with seasickness, headache. 
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Each country on this lovely S-shaped strip of land has its own traditional cultural features and the floating market in the West is no exception. Do not forget to take the time to roam as well as explore to learn more about this floating market as well as other places when coming to this charming river!