Cai Rang Floating Market Posts Public Prices for National Day

CAN THO, Vietnam – The iconic Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho City is expected to welcome a large number of visitors during the ongoing National Day holiday, prompting transport operators and service providers to publicly display their prices so tourists can plan their expenses and enjoy the bustling market with greater peace of mind. Residents are enjoying a five-day National Day holiday from Saturday to Wednesday, with the floating market expected to be one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting Can Tho.

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Authorities have instructed the management boards of the two wharves to develop plans and measures to ensure security and safety for tourists, particularly for activities that could pose risks to visitors' lives and health, with officials also tasked with detecting, preventing, and strictly dealing with individuals who follow or harass tourists. Sufficient staff must also be deployed to guide visitors and provide timely assistance, while service prices are being publicly posted and boats prepared to ensure visitors can comfortably experience the bustling market on the river.

An official from the tourism management division confirmed that no businesses or boat owners are increasing fares for Cai Rang Floating Market tours during the holiday, though the fare may vary depending on how many destinations a tourist boat visits. Nguyen Thanh Phong, director of Tan Dai Phong Construction, Trading and Manufacturing Company, said his company's boat fares during the holiday would remain unchanged from regular posted prices, with a two-hull cruise boat for up to 12 passengers costing 2.25 million dong per trip for a floating market tour, a combined market and fruit garden tour costing 3 million dong, and a market and Son Islet tour priced at 5 million dong.

A trip to Cai Rang Floating Market is considered an appealing option for those seeking an immersive tourism experience in the Mekong Delta, and arriving early at Ninh Kieu Wharf, Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh, a visitor from Ho Chi Minh City, said she and her friends had chosen the market as the first stop on their journey and found the fare of 100,000 dong per person reasonable. Do Thanh Tung, director of Mekong Delta Explorer and Event Company, confirmed that the fare remains 100,000 dong per individual visitor and will not be increased during the holiday.

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The Can Tho Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a dispatch instructing tourism businesses and management boards of the wharves to prepare for the holiday, requiring them to publicly display service prices and sell services at the posted prices. The initiative aims to enhance visitor confidence and ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for the thousands expected to visit the floating market during the extended holiday weekend. Authorities are hopeful that the transparency in pricing, combined with security measures, will contribute to a positive tourism experience and further boost the region's reputation as a premier destination for cultural and river-based tourism in southern Vietnam.