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Ca Mau Floating Market

The Ca Mau floating market is a perfect glance into local Vietnamese markets. The Ca Mau Floating market is the one-stop destination for barter and trading of goods in Ca Mau. Unlike other Vietnamese floating markets, the Ca Mau floating market deals primarily in fresh agricultural products such as fresh vegetables or fruits. In the morning, you will see a number of women in motorboats selling piping hot rice cakes and other Vietnamese breakfast items. You will also see young children cuddled up in boats and covered in mosquito nets, sleeping. You might also find a number of motorboats cruising through the river. A ride through the floating market not only allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture but also allows you to view some intrinsic images of Mekong delta and the surrounding rivulets. Read More

The Cao Dai Temple is an ancient place of worship for Caodaism, a religion in Vietnam. The Cao Dai temple is a Cao Dai place of worship. In the temple, there are nine hierarchies of worship including a pope, cardinals and archbishop with festivals, rituals and prayer all practised regularly. The temple design features side aisles and an altar, as well as a long central nave and a high dome decorated with clouds and saints. The main focal point is a Divine Eye symbolizing God which has the Ying and Yang icon in its pupil. Ceremonies take place daily with two services accompanied by musicians and a choir singing in English to traditional Vietnamese music. Watching Caodaists pray is one of the major highlights of visiting the temple as they dress in long flowing robes with varying colours. Structured artfully and decorated in an absolute riot of colours, this temple is somewhat small, yet a nice and relaxing place to visit to understand the local culture. Read More

Hon Khoai is the largest island located close to Ca Mau. It has some of the best beaches and beachside views. Being located on the southernmost tip of Vietnam, Ca Mau has the advantage of vast and uninterrupted ocean views. Hon Khoai is a three-hour boat ride from Ca Mau, but the boat ride is absolutely worth it! Hon Khoai Island greets you with its rolling rocks, primitive untouched forests and beautiful beaches. On the highest peak of Hon Khoai, there is a lighthouse built during the nineteenth century by the French. From the lighthouse, you can look at the surrounding sea area with a telescope. You can also scale the Hon Khoai Mountain. The mountain is only 38 meters high, but offers a glimpse into the wide variety of tropical flora and fauna. The western part of the beach is known for its egg-stones and casuarina trees, while the eastern part is known for its crystal blue water and white sands. Read More