At Soc Trang central market, there are all kinds of goods of 03 ethnic groups: Kinh, Chinese, Khmer, including handicrafts, fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits and fish… to the dishes. Local specialties such as: Pia cake, sausages, sesame seeds, dried shrimp, dried fish, xá pấu… These are the indispensable gifts of tourists after their trip in this province.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Soc Trang Visitor Guide
1. Better to know as a tourist
Ticket: Free
Spend-time: Half an hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dust
Address: Mac Dinh Chi street. Ward 4, Soc Trang city.
Site beauties: It’s said that “to know a destination and real life, just explore the local market” from early morning will not be so hot and gives you all different charming beauties of 3 minorities Kinh – Cham – Khmer.
2. Travel guide to Soc Trang Central Market
At Soc Trang central market, there is a 4-wheel car parking lot that has just been put into use to ensure the parking needs of the locals. Because of the location and its reputation, the number of traders and consumers coming to buy and sell are quite large. In addition, the Hai Ba Trung street, next to the market, also has a shopping center for electrical appliances, electronics, refrigeration, gold, silver, gems and some other services. There are many hotels around this area as well.
3. Better to go with google maps of Soc Trang Central Market
4. Pro tips:
Soc Trang central market is an outdoor and busy place, so you should be careful of your kids.
Robbery and pickpocketing may happen at any busy place like all over the world.
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
If you plan to extend your tour to Soc Trang homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
When visiting the Soc Trang or doing any customized tours, choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets. Safety is a priority!
Soc Trang tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Bat pagoda, Chen Kieu (Bowl) pagoda, Dung islet, Ghe Ngo boat race festival, pink trumpet tree road, Clay pagoda (Chua Dat Set), Khleang pagoda, Nga Nam floating market, Phat Hoc 2 pagoda, Soc Trang central market, Soc Trang museum, Som Rong pagoda, popular and clean homestays and hotels in Soc Trang…
Soc Trang 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 Soc Trang 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, Pia Cake, Bun Nuoc Leo Soc Trang’s Noodle Soup…
Bring the raincoat if you travel to Soc Trang in the rainy season, as Soc Trang always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Soc Trang, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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