David Debrincat

Cái Bè Holidays

25 km from Vinh Long or 45 km from My Tho, on the banks of the Mekong, Cái Bè is a pretty and authentic town. It has one of the most typical floating markets of the delta.

Visit Cái Bè

River
Nature, Adventure & Sport

Cái Bè: How to get there?

40 minutes by boat from Vinh Long

Cái Bè: See when to go?

From November to April

Cái Bè: For how long?

One day

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Cái Bè: What to see nearby?

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David Debrincat

Travel writer

25 km from Vinh Long or 45 km from My Tho, on the banks of the Mekong, Cái Bè is a pretty and authentic town. It has one of the most typical floating markets of the delta.

My suggestion

Just before the Têt festival the floating market is even more interesting than usual. That's the best time to go.

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