Can Tho in the evening has a lot of interesting things to have fun and explore, in which the night markets are the highlight that attracts a large number of tourists. Take your free time in the evening to go to Can Tho night market, enjoy the cool breeze, walk on busy streets, shop for specialties and enjoy delicious Western specialties. Southern.
Can Tho city currently has 3 famous night markets, Tay Do night market (also known as ancient market); Ninh Kieu Night Market and Tran Phu Night Market. Each night market has a unique feature that if you travel to Can Tho, you should visit all 3 night markets. Note that when going to the night markets, there are quite a few people, so remember to take care of your personal belongings, especially phones, money, and identification documents.
Tay Do Night Market
Address: On Hai Ba Trung Street – Ninh Kieu Wharf, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.
The time when the sun begins to set is also the time when Tay Do night market – the major trading center of the Southern province is about to start “opening”. Tay Do night market, abbreviated as ancient market (outside the market gate is marked as Can Tho night market) is an indoor night market, a very beautiful market with monumental architecture.
Formerly a wholesale market where goods exchange activities with many places in the country and abroad take place. Now Tay Do has become a major and important trading center of the Southern provinces. And it is also considered as a typical cultural tourist destination, with many activities taking place.
Not too narrow or messy, Tay Do night market with wide paved walkways, stalls are also arranged in a straight line. Trade items at Tay Do night market are extremely diverse: from fruits to clothes, jewelry to handicrafts or seafood… Anything you need is here.
Considered a paradise for snacking enthusiasts, the market sells dozens of dishes with super cheap prices from 5,000 to 20,000 VND, with colorful eye-catching forms and “uncompromising” quality. From grilled food, fried food, pure Vietnamese dishes, Western dishes, even there is no shortage of variations from Thai and Japanese friends, drinking dishes…
The famous fruits from the West such as jackfruit, orange, mango, .. still ensure the freshness. You can enjoy these fruits right in the market, sip fresh fruit while strolling around to pick things up, watching the scenery around the market, what’s better?
Currently, Tay Do night market also has many other entertainment activities to serve visitors such as playing video games, outdoor music stage… The beauty of the countryside with simple and rustic living features of the people. Southern people also contribute significantly to create a unique charm for Tay Do night market.
Ninh Kieu Night Market
Address: Corner of Hai Ba Trung Street – Nguyen Thai Hoc – Ninh Kieu Wharf, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.
Ninh Kieu night market opposite Ninh Kieu wharf park is located right next to Tay Do night market, just 1 street away. The market sells mainly cheap clothes and shoes of all kinds.
Here you can find a wide variety of pajamas, fashionable women’s outings or many men’s fashion stalls and even shoe kiosks.
The impressive point at the market is that there are stalls specializing in selling T-shirts with photos printed on instant t-shirts. Sample images are available to be prepared by the purchaser or specified on the available covers. This is the place you can buy as a gift after your trip to Can Tho.
Tran Phu Night Market
Address: Tran Phu, Cai Khe, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
While Tay Do night market and Ninh Kieu night market are located close to each other, Tran Phu night market is located in Cai Khe area, extending from Tran Phu street to Song Hau Park and a part of Can Tho Stadium is now an area. Bustling night market, known by many tourists every time they come to Can Tho city. Because of its location, the market is also known as Cai Khe Night Market.
Tran Phu Night Market is known by locals and tourists as the most vibrant food street in Can Tho city. Going down to Tran Phu night market is a vast array of seafood restaurants, grilled hot pot of all kinds.
The seafood here is very diverse from fish, octopus, shrimp, squid and many different types of snails to ensure food hygiene and safety, the prices are clearly listed without worrying about chopping. Coming here, you should try dishes such as grilled oysters with fat, grilled squid with green mustard sauce, grilled snails with pepper…
There are also fruit stalls, fast food, drinks which are also a good choice if you want to enjoy all the typical Western dishes.
Source: Collected internet.