The Can Tho city administration hopes to complete work to upgrade the Cai Rang floating market by next year.
Cai Rang floating market is an unmissable destination of the tours on the Mekong River. With many unique cultural values and the characteristics of Can Tho, in 2016, the Cai Rang floating market was recognised as an national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Authorities of Can Tho gathered on March 9 to discuss measures to boost local tourism, especially Cai Rang Floating Market which will be built into a strong tourism brand of the Mekong Delta city.
The southwestern city of Can Tho strives to greet more than 8 million foreign travellers in 2018, grossing revenue of about VND3.5 trillion, reported Mr. Le Minh Son, Deputy Director of the city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in a conference on January 25th.
Cai Rang floating market in southwestern region will be recreated at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo tourism area of Son Tay town in Ha Noi on November 18th.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has become one of the most popular tourism destinations among Japanese visitors, according to the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO).
Culture of the Cai Rang Floating Market, the national intangible cultural heritage will be a highlight of the Viet Nam Ethnic Groups' Unity–Viet Nam Cultural Heritage Week in Ha Noi from November 18-23.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho plans to upgrade the Cai Rang Floating Market with total investment of 8 billion VND (351,840 USD), according to Pham Van Luan, deputy director of the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The second Cai Rang Floating Market Culture and Tourism Festival kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 7.
For tourists who have already visited Can Tho City and taken a boat ride to Cai Rang Floating Market, the Lady Hau operated by Victoria Can Tho Resort is a new option for them to explore attractions along rivers in Can Tho City.
The People Committee of Can Tho City has approved a project to preserve and develop the Cai Rang Floating Market with the aim of making it a favourite destination for international and domestic tourists in the Mekong Delta region, a local official has said.
(TITC) - Mekong Delta owns rich natural resource, specific historical and cultural values of 4 ethnic groups, including Kinh, Hoa, Khmer, Cham. Recently, Mekong Delta Tourism Association has recognized more 7 new typical tourist sites of the Mekong Delta in 2014 to strengthen tourism potential promotion of the region to tourists at home and abroad.