Vi Thanh Market

Hau Giang is one of 13 provinces in the Mekong Delta region. This is a land that still retains many characteristics of the rivers and gardens of the Southwest with the wild and idyllic beauty of fields, immense rice fields, interwoven canals, and tributaries carrying heavy loads of sediment. Sa builds a peaceful life and hospitality of the countryside people. Coming here, you can freely check in to famous tourist destinations, admire the pristine beauty of nature, and enjoy delicious Hau Giang dishes famous from near and far. Vi Thanh Market is located not far from the center, specifically near Cai Nhuc bridge, 27 Nguyen Van Troi street, ward 3, Vi Thanh city, Hau Giang province. The market's opening hours are from 2:00 a.m. to about 10:00 a.m., some days it lasts until noon, then it disperses. The entire market campus is about 700 square meters wide. The market area is surrounded, adjacent to the road and river. The buying and selling scene takes place outdoors, so from afar, visitors will feel the simple and simple beauty of this rural market. The market is also a place that contributes to making Hau Giang tourism famous. It is also known by a closer and more figurative name than the squat market, based on the way of trading and the market habits of the people. These are the sellers here who often squat or set up small chairs and display their goods in about two to four square meters around them. There is no need to have a fixed kiosk or set up stalls like other markets, each such square of display is rented for only 20,000 VND/session and is used by the market management board to pay for work. management as well as cleaning after closing the market. And because the seller squats to sell, the buyer also sits like that. And this way of sitting is also very convenient, allowing customers to freely choose their favorite goods and foods. Vi Thanh Hau Giang Market is also known as the rural market or countryside market because of the sellers in the market. The market is filled with mostly genuine farmers. People here will grow their own vegetables, catch or raise river products themselves, then harvest them and bring them to the market for sale without intermediaries. Maybe that's why the prices of items here are much cheaper than other places. As for the quality of food, drinks and dishes on sale, there is no need to debate because they are all home-grown, grow their own vegetables, and dry their own shrimp and fish, so they are extremely fresh and delicious, and are not harmful to health. Looking at Vi Thanh market from above, many people find it extremely interesting because the stalls are arranged in straight rows, quite neat and clean, with very little trash and no clutter. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why many tourists voted and ranked the market in the list of the most beautiful squat markets in Vietnam. Another interesting thing is that the market is also the same age as Vi Thanh city. Because in 2010, when Vi Thanh town was upgraded to a city, people in the Xa No canal area (called sesbania in Khmer) established Vi Thanh rural market and saw this as a place to hold on to. What is the flavor of the fields and wind in the middle of the town of Hau Giang's hometown? If the floating market of Nga Bay Hau Giang and Nga Nam impresses with the way the market is held on the river and crowded boats, then Vi Thanh market is known as the market squat and Moreover, specializing in selling typical products of the river region, delicious Hau Giang dishes in particular and specialties of the Southwest region in general. The market sells all typical products of the Hau Giang garden and river region. This place has everything from water lilies, water lilies, buds, hibiscus, coconut vegetables or water chives to tubs, passionflower, etc. Seafood is also extremely diverse with all types from perch, gourami fish, snakehead fish, catfish, tong fish to eels and snakes, mice,... All create a squat market with hundreds of delicious, fresh and new products, specialties and foods. This is because the farmers here only bring enough goods to sell at one market. When the market closes, the remainder will be weighed back to the wholesale stalls in the market cage rather than leaving the goods until the next day, so everything is guaranteed to be fresh and new on the day. In addition to fresh food, vegetables, fish, meat, and fruits, Vi Thanh market also sells many delicious Hau Giang dishes such as sticky rice, sweet soup, beef cakes, and banana cakes. In addition to being a place to buy, sell and exchange goods, the countryside market is also a place associated with simple and rustic community cultural activities with local people. Because any Western tourist who goes to Vi Thanh Hau Giang market will feel strangely familiar and warm. When leaving, everyone was smiling and talking happily, carrying all kinds of things in their hands. The rural market consists of genuine Western relatives and aunts selling their goods with a rustic and sincere personality, most clearly shown from the way they dress, to the way they speak, and even the friendliness and enthusiasm. Vi Thanh Hau Giang Market is not only a place to buy and sell and hold regular markets for small businesses and farmers to make a living, but this place is also a landmark along with other tourist areas such as Nga Bay floating market and tourist area. Tay Do ecology, Vi Thuy cajuput forest, Lung Ngoc Hoang conservation area,... contribute to the beauty and flavor of Hau Giang tourism map. Moreover, this is also a place that reflects daily activities without separating from the rustic and simple community culture of the Southwest river region. If you are planning to travel to the West, remember to plan to experience this unique "squatting" market.

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Ngày cập nhật : 29/11/2024