Nga Nam floating market – a place to preserve the rustic western culture

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The business life of the honest and rustic people is depicted on every corner of the famous Nga Nam floating market in the West.

Some interesting information about Nga Nam floating market

People often say that going back to Soc Trang without visiting the unique Western market at the intersection is a shortcoming. Featuring a characteristic body of floating markets in the southwestern river region and originating from the French colonial period. to-say-nga-nam-1The old famous floating market in the western river region


Where is Nga Nam floating market? This bustling trading market is located in Nga Nam, Thanh Tri, Soc Trang town, section of Phung Hiep canal divided into 5 river branches downstream to the provinces. Established for a long time, people in all Ca Mau or Bac Lieu, Phung Hiep, … also came to buy and sell. Not only the locals, but it also has cultural features that attract domestic and foreign tourists to visit. to-imitate-to-male-9The market is located at the intersection of Phung Hiep canal


In recent years, partly because the trade is more convenient, partly because the number of trading boats is no longer as crowded as before. However, this market is still a busy trading place, a familiar destination for many Western traders. Especially on Tet holidays, it is even happier and more brilliant with all kinds of items on sale from big to small. to-say-russia-namWhere you can learn about the cultural features of the river

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What’s interesting about this famous Nga Nam floating market?

Cultural characteristics of peaceful river and water regions

Talking about the culture of the southwestern region, the floating market is one of the important things that people here often mention. Although not as famous as in other places, Nga Nam floating market is a place that preserves the most simple and bold features of the river. The market is like the people of this land, simple but extremely rustic.to-say-to-male-15Rustic like floating market peopleto-say-russian-male-10_1The simple people trade on the market


Merchants from all over the country flocked here, each with a product to sell. To be able to fully explore the beauty of this place, you have to get up very early. Because the market was open when the land was still covered at 3-4 o’clock in the morning and by about 7-8 o’clock it was almost completely dissolved. Then, the boats spread out everywhere to bring the goods to sell to people.to-say-nga-nam-11The boat can sell all kinds of fruit and fruit


In the morning, do not forget to visit the  Nga Nam Soc Trang floating market to enjoy the scenery of yourself, check-in with the bustling market scene when the sun is just up. And especially, to enjoy breakfast right on the floating boats. There are all kinds of specialties that women and women bring to the market such as: noodle soup, noodle soup, broken rice, … Instant salad into a certain restaurant to recharge the next discovery journey at the market. Hey!to-say-nga-nam-14Coming to the market at dawn is the most beautifulto-say-to-male-5@ haotran.oyster


Rent a boat for the driver to take you to visit the market, to discover a vivid picture of the life of people in the West. The eye-catching colors of all kinds of vegetables, fruits, agricultural products, are loaded in towering goods. Like an on-shore market, you can buy from the smallest things. People trade all year round, so the boats are also considered as a loving and attached house. to-say-nga-nam-2Simple scene on the perennial market


The unique feature of this idyllic Nga Nam floating market is the small twisted trees hanging on the boats. Residents will hang the things they sell on the tree so that customers from afar can see what to sell and come to buy. This is a very interesting way of advertising, selling anything and hanging, so there are many different kinds of fruit trees hanging up, making everyone just looking at it.to-say-nga-nam-6The plants are hanging on to unique items for sale


Western weather is suddenly sunny and then rainy again, the wholesale life on the river is hard. However, they always have bright smiles on their lips, welcome and chat with customers. For each of the children here, the floating market is the dearest and most intimate memories. As for tourists, when coming here once, they must remember that scene when leaving.to-say-to-male-8Floating market is the tourist destination for tourists everywhereto-say-to-male-3@ haotran.oyster

Attractive historical sights

With investment and development to become an important tourist center. Along with the bustling market for visitors to learn about river culture, to Nga Nam floating market, you can also visit many historical relics and other attractive attractions nearby.

Lady Chua Temple of My Dong

This national monument is located in My Quoi commune, Nga Nam district. This place was of great revolutionary significance to Soc Trang because at this place came the first Party Branch of the province. Here you will be able to visit the scenery, burn incense and be introduced to the history of this heroic land. 12-year-oldHistorical works are of great significance to the people of Soc Trang

Bang Lang stork garden

This eco-tourism area close to Nga Nam floating market attracts visitors everywhere to visit because of its open space. Each herd of storks flew in the sky like clouds flying over the peaceful landscape of the river. That beauty has inspired many people to come to witness and explore the rare and beautiful landscape with their own eyes.to-say-nga-nam-13Bang Lang stork garden with peaceful natural scenery

Guide to Nga Nam floating market

Located 60 km from the center of Soc Trang city, Western tourists can catch a bus from Saigon to the city. Then move along the National Highway 1A through Phu Loc, when you come to the crossroads with TL 42, turn in and go a little more to the floating market. to-imitate-to-male-4Do not forget to visit the floating market to enjoy and discover interesting thingsto-say-to-male-15Dear with floating market


Rustic with countless interesting things to explore, Nga Nam floating market deserves to be the destination for you to explore and bring yourself interesting experiences. Journey to discover the southwestern river with highlights of people and lovely scenery. 

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