🚤 Chau Doc Floating Market – A Vibrant Riverfront Experience

📍 Location: Opposite the tourist jetty on the Bassac River
🕰 Opening Hours: Daily, 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🚣‍♂️ Getting There: Most visitors arrive via guided tours (see page 132), but local boatmen offer affordable rides.

🌊 A Unique Floating Market Experience

While Chau Doc Floating Market is a relatively recent addition compared to other Mekong Delta markets, it still offers an authentic glimpse into river life. Unlike the more commercialized floating markets of Cai Rang or Phong Dien, this market remains a local trading hub, making it a great spot to observe the daily rhythms of river-based commerce.

🛶 What to Expect at the Market?

🍍 Traditional Boat Trade
Here, vendors display their goods in the classic floating market fashion—hanging samples from long bamboo poles to signal what’s for sale. From tropical fruits to fresh vegetables, the market is a bustling scene of buying and selling directly on the water.

🐟 Floating Fish Farms
Many tours to the floating market include a stop at the nearby fish farms, where massive cages of catfish are raised beneath floating houses. Visitors can witness how local farmers cultivate fish, a key industry in Chau Doc’s economy.

🚣‍♀️ A More Local Experience
Compared to the larger and busier floating markets of the Mekong Delta, Chau Doc’s version remains less touristy, providing a more authentic and laid-back experience.

✨ Why Visit Chau Doc Floating Market?

✔ A Unique Cultural Experience – Observe traditional trading on the river.
✔ Stunning Early Morning Views – The sunrise over the Bassac River creates a magical atmosphere.
✔ Insight into Local Aquaculture – Visit the floating fish farms and see how catfish are raised.
✔ Support Local Boatmen – Opt for a private rowing boat to enjoy a more intimate market tour.

📌 If you haven’t explored a floating market yet, Chau Doc’s version is a must-visit for an authentic taste of Mekong Delta life!