Phong Dien Floating Market is located at the confluence where Can Tho River is distributary from Hau River. It is about 17 kilometers to the southeast of Can Tho City. Nowadays, although the road infrastructure has been strongly developed, the market still serves not only as a bustling marketplace but also one of the most irresistible attractions in Mekong Delta Region.

Being different from the ancient beauty of Hanoi Capital or the hectic pace of life in Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho City owns its rustic charms that other modern cities do not have. Cultural lovers once travelling to this land will not want to miss a visit to Phong Dien Floating Market, the convergence of distinct and unique culture in Mekong Delta Region.

Unlike Cai Rang Floating Market, Phong Dien is more diverse in term of commodity items. Not only famous for tropical fruits and agricultural products, the market also sells utensils, working tools, weaving products, and other types of domestic and international cargoes. Besides, visitors can find local vendors selling a variety of exotic food such as Hu Tieu, balut, rice noodles with grilled meat, etc. on the river.
Normally, Phong Dien Floating Market is bustling best between 5am and 7am with little to see later. However, on days closer to Tet, the market will be boisterous during the daytime because of the increase of local shopping demands for their greatest holiday in a year. Those have chance to visit both Phong Dien and Cai Rang will see the distinct difference between these most intimate and boisterous floating markets in Can Tho City. Specifically, Phong Dien floating market is less crowded than Cai Rang, there are also far fewer travelers. In addition, many new services arise in Phong Dien floating market is like floating petrol station with the capacity of thousand liters, tailor shops… Except from motorized crafts and stand-up rowing boats, hundreds of tourist boats are waiting and always ready to take tourists to visit the floating market. Ferrymen are often local people; therefore, they will be the best tour guide for travelers.
A journey to Mekong Delta region is said to be not complete if travelers do not visit one of its famous floating markets. Not only does it help tourists to explore the unique feature of a river land, a visit to these markets brings a wonderful opportunity to get close to the authentic experience of local life.

See more other attractions around Ho Chi Minh city: Cao Dai Temple; Cu Chi tunnels; Nam Cat Tien National Park; Suoi Tien park; Dam Sen park; Dai Nam park; Can Gio Mangrove forest; Binh Quoi village; Cai Be Floating Market; Cai Rang floating market;