From 1912 to 1915, Can Tho market (known as Can Tho old market by the locals) was renovated at the same time as Ben Thanh market (Saigon), built by the French contractor Broossard et Mopin.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Can Tho Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket: Free
Spend-time: Half an hour (approx.)
Hours: Daily from 7 am to 9 pm
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes
Blog: https://vemekong.com/can-tho-old-market/
Address: 138, Hai Ba Trung street, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City.
Added values: A historical and architectural place.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Can Tho old market? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Can Tho prison (15 minutes away), Munirangsyaram pagoda (15 minutes away), Can Tho museum (15 minutes away), Tarot museum (20 minutes away).
2. Travel guide to Can Tho Old Market
Due to its central location, it is a place for gathering, exchanging goods and attracting tourists. Absolutely, there are hundreds of shops with uncountable local souvenirs like traditional and trendy garments and local handicrafts, even a beautiful riverside restaurant. It is more crowded and beautiful at night.
3. Pro Tips
If you plan to extend your travel to Can Tho homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Can Tho or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Can Tho responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Can Tho food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Can Tho cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Cong cake in Can Tho, Ut Dzach Fine Rice Vermicelli…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Can Tho in the rainy season, as Can Tho always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Can Tho tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Can Tho Wildlife & Forest, Binh Thuy Ancient House, Organic Cacao farm, Can Tho Floating Markets, Can Tho Small Canals & Sampan Ride, Can Tho Fruit Garden, Can Tho Paddy Rice Fields, Can Tho Giant Ficus Tree – Secret VC base, Can Tho Rice Noodle Factory, Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho Old Market, Phong Dien floating market, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, Can Tho to Con Dao – Express boat, Son Islet – Community-based Tourism…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
Thank you
