National Geographic reveals the ultimate places to visit for winter getaway- Cai BE Floating Market is a must see.


As a whole, the month of December is a whirlwind. Balancing the frenzy of shopping, company parties, and family time can be daunting, but those who manage to squeeze in time to get away- or perhaps, give the gifts to getaway- to find affordable rates, seasonal revelry, and beautiful landscapes in which to cap off another great year. Winter’s best features are on full display in December: fresh snow, festive storefronts, and drinks that warm your core. Some of the best holiday markets in Europe are found in picturesque Prague, arguably one of the best places in the world to spend Christmas.


When it comes to the winter holiday, some will find the perfect winter wonderland complete with snow and festive cheer. But for some people winter getaway means grabbing their passport and heading off to sunnier climes to escape the cold temperatures. And hotter climates making the list including Vietnam, where tourists can explore Mekong Delta.

Mekong Delta, the so-called Western region of Vietnam, is mostly known for its fertile rice growing conditions, past the rolling paddy fields and endless charm to discover. Paying a visit to Mekong Delta is so unforgettable a memory because of the region’s diversity. You will catch sight of picturesque scenes like children riding on the backs of water buffalo or cycling to school through countryside lanes, rice workers stooping in a sea of emerald, market vendors grinning behind stacks of fruit, bright yellow incense sticks drying at the roadside, flocks of storks circling over a sanctuary at dusk, locals scampering over monkey bridges or rowing boats on the delta’s maze of channels.
For travelers, the floating market are not only something to admire but also a must if you seriously want to explore the uniqueness of the giant maze that is the Mekong Delta.

Playing as one of the main trading centers in Mekong Delta, Cai Be is a place where the
locals sell and buy a wide variety of products catering to their lives. Besides staple
commodities, this is a famous location to find local products priced quite reasonably. They
may be freshest fruit harvested from the farm like durian, milk fruit, rambutan,mangosteen… Come here and worry no more about what to bring home. Every day, lots of boats and rafts in the delta gather here to trade and do business. Although the market is open all day, the liveliest time is at sunrise.


There are a lot of tour operators that organizing Cai Be Floating Market Tour for nature lovers and adventurous visitors. All you must do is simply to book a package tour as well as have yourself ready to get up early in the morning, give it a try with our Mekong Delta Tour
(Cai Be- Vinh Long full-day tour)

So, with passport at the ready, this is the place you’ll need on your radar if you’re planning a holiday.