Dank u, de Mekong rivier is niet diep, kan alleen kleiner oceon zeeschepen te navigeren in Cambodja. Via deze link geeft meer informatie - factsanddetails.com/asian/cat63/2sub6/entry-2833.html
The floating markets belong to the highlights of the Mekong delta. These markets are central markets in the delta, where people can buy fruit and vegetables from local production. The goods are sold directly from the boats - the owners hang the available products on long poles, so that people can see what’s on offer from far away. Small sampans serve as mobile cafés, where you can buy soft drinks, an iced coffee or a strong noodle soup for breakfast. It's not really practical to do in a day trip from HCMC as the best floating markets wind up before you will get there. You can still have a good day doing a tour though, but I'm not sure you will get much cycling in. You can book a tour at Sinh Cafe in HCMC - it will be cheap but you will be with a bunch of other tourists and will be herded around to the usual places - I still think it's good though. Otherwise there are some private operators that are more expensive but will give you a better tour and you are more likely to get your cycling. Search TA for private tour guides. In my opinion the floating markets are not worth the effort required - when we went there were probably more tour boats than local boats. The Mekong is a great experience with or without the floating markets. See more floating market in Mekong Deltal (Vietnam) reviews at: livingnomads.com/2016/12/5-floating-markets-in-mekong-delta-vietnam/
Living Nomads It's my hometown, and I had spent years of living in Can Tho. There has been fewer and fewer boats since merchants chose trucks or motorcycles instead of these boats. The photos of the floating market that you have seen may be from 1990s when the river lifestyle was still common. I agree that Mekong Delta is still charming without the floating market because there are still many things that you can explore. You should go to the Floating Village in Chau Doc city where people raise catfish and the Islam Cham village with nice mosques and traditional craft. In addition, Soc Trang and Tra Vinh are so gorgeous with Khmer ethnic temples, and they are hidden gemstone of Mekong
Hi, I hope anyone reading your comments will be inspired to visit some of the places you have mentioned. Local people know the best places to visit, Chau Doc City and Islam Cham Village sound interesting. Maybe I will be able to return one day and see some of the places I missed. Thank you for taking time to tell me a little more about the Delta region.
You are always welcome back to the land of Mekong river ! If you have a chance to be there again, let's have a company tour to go to Chau Doc, a city of spirituality with the combination of Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Catholicism, and Muslim. There are a bunch of stunning places such as the floating village, the Muslim village, Chua Hang pagoda, Ba Chua Xu temple, Tra Su Cajuput forest (Bird Sanctuary)... You will definitely fall in love with them because they are different from what you had seen in Can Tho. Dear,
verry nice and interesting video...
Thank you, I'm pleased you found it interesting, it was a busy place with plenty to see.
hele mooie video,super hoor,vraagje,hoe diep is deze rivier voor de scheepvaart max diepgang?
Dank u, de Mekong rivier is niet diep, kan alleen kleiner oceon zeeschepen te navigeren in Cambodja. Via deze link geeft meer informatie - factsanddetails.com/asian/cat63/2sub6/entry-2833.html
The floating markets belong to the highlights of the Mekong delta. These markets are central markets in the delta, where people can buy fruit and vegetables from local production. The goods are sold directly from the boats - the owners hang the available products on long poles, so that people can see what’s on offer from far away. Small sampans serve as mobile cafés, where you can buy soft drinks, an iced coffee or a strong noodle soup for breakfast.
It's not really practical to do in a day trip from HCMC as the best floating markets wind up before you will get there. You can still have a good day doing a tour though, but I'm not sure you will get much cycling in. You can book a tour at Sinh Cafe in HCMC - it will be cheap but you will be with a bunch of other tourists and will be herded around to the usual places - I still think it's good though. Otherwise there are some private operators that are more expensive but will give you a better tour and you are more likely to get your cycling. Search TA for private tour guides.
In my opinion the floating markets are not worth the effort required - when we went there were probably more tour boats than local boats. The Mekong is a great experience with or without the floating markets.
See more floating market in Mekong Deltal (Vietnam) reviews at: livingnomads.com/2016/12/5-floating-markets-in-mekong-delta-vietnam/
Hi, thanks for the extra information, I took a look at your site, there is plenty to interest anyone planning a visit to the area.
Thank you :)
Living Nomads It's my hometown, and I had spent years of living in Can Tho. There has been fewer and fewer boats since merchants chose trucks or motorcycles instead of these boats. The photos of the floating market that you have seen may be from 1990s when the river lifestyle was still common. I agree that Mekong Delta is still charming without the floating market because there are still many things that you can explore. You should go to the Floating Village in Chau Doc city where people raise catfish and the Islam Cham village with nice mosques and traditional craft. In addition, Soc Trang and Tra Vinh are so gorgeous with Khmer ethnic temples, and they are hidden gemstone of Mekong
Hi, I hope anyone reading your comments will be inspired to visit some of the places you have mentioned. Local people know the best places to visit, Chau Doc City and Islam Cham Village sound interesting. Maybe I will be able to return one day and see some of the places I missed. Thank you for taking time to tell me a little more about the Delta region.
You are always welcome back to the land of Mekong river ! If you have a chance to be there again, let's have a company tour to go to Chau Doc, a city of spirituality with the combination of Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Catholicism, and Muslim. There are a bunch of stunning places such as the floating village, the Muslim village, Chua Hang pagoda, Ba Chua Xu temple, Tra Su Cajuput forest (Bird Sanctuary)... You will definitely fall in love with them because they are different from what you had seen in Can Tho. Dear,
Awesome ty
Cheers, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Việt Nam my beloved country.
I really enjoyed my time in Vietnam 😊
@@Timsvideochannel1 I'd love to watch your clips about trains.
@@theloyalperson9918 Hi, I hope you enjoy taking a look at some of my railway adventures, I love to see the world from a train.
Good
Thank you.
(6:58) Do they selll manioc tubers?
p.s.; Hi Tim, how smells the floating market? Heinz
They probably do, although I didn't see any for sale.
There were no unpleasant smells, the water was brown, but there can't have been any pollution as river was full of fish.
ESTE E O RIO AMAZONAS DO POVO ASIATICOS TRANSPORTE DE MERCADORIAS E TURISMO ESSE RIO E A VIDA DESSE POVO E A ALEGRIA DE TODOS
É fascinante apenas sentar e assistir todos os barcos no rio, é muito importante para o transporte, alimentação e turismo.
Mostly other tourist boats....I ain't gonna bother
zàn shǎng
my gf hometown
It looks a nice place to live.