Referring to Soc Trang, people often think of Doi Temple, Ok Om Bok Festival or Tan Long Stork Garden ... However, there is another very special place in Soc Trang, Nga Nam floating market, that visitors should not miss.
Nga Nam floating market is located in Nga Nam town, Thanh Tri district, Soc Trang province. Boats from places come here to sell, buy and exchange all kinds of goods. On the lunar New Year, the market is busier and more exciting.![]() |
Nga Nam Floating Market, Soc Trang |
Nga Nam is one of the key economic areas of the province with relatively synchronous roads, including the Phung Hiep Highway, which connects Highway 60 with the Ho Chi Minh Highway. In addition, Nga Nam has waterways linking localities and neighboring areas (Bac Lieu, Ca Mau, Hau Giang) with 5 branches of the river into a bustling market place that everyone knows. With its geographical as well as transportation and nature advantages, Nga Nam a potential tourist district.
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Nga Nam floating market in Soc Trang - Vietnam |
Nga Nam floating market is about 60km away from the center of Soc Trang city. Although Nga Nam market is a bit far away from the city center, this place is always full of shopping activities. From the early morning, the market is filled with “stalls”. Boat line up, flock on the river to prepare to serve people (customers) or tourists’ shopping needs.
Nga Nam Floating Market owns the cultural features of the Mekong Delta. This market sells many goods of different regions. The market is also the granary of the three southernmost provinces of Soc Trang, Hau Giang and Bac Lieu. This is both a market and a transit center for rice throughout the Mekong Delta.
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Nga Nam Floating Market, Soc Trang |
Although nowadays, the business in Nga Nam market is getting busier, tourists are coming here more and more, but the floating market still retains the rustic style in the way of selling to the seller's invitation. The attraction of this destination may come from the simple things; so, if you have opportunities to come to Soc Trang, Nga Nam floating market is a place where visitors need to experience.
Tags: Indochina travel, Vietnam travel
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