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Can Duoc Market – A Country Market of Former Long An Specialties

Author: Quản trị viên Updated: 10/02/2026 Views: 53

Can Duoc Market (formerly Long An, now Tay Ninh) opens early in the morning, selling seafood, agricultural produce, Chinese sausages, Nang Thom Cho Dao rice, and popular local fish noodle soups.

Can Duoc Market – the central market of the Can Duoc area, formerly part of Long An Province, now in Tay Ninh Province. The market mainly serves local residents and is ideal for travelers looking for Can Duoc specialties and the experience of a rural market near Ho Chi Minh City.

Quick Summary

Address: Center of Can Duoc Commune, Tay Ninh Province (formerly Can Duoc Town, Long An Province)
Opening hours: From early morning until afternoon, busiest in the morning
Admission: Free
Highlights: Fresh seafood, Can Duoc Chinese sausage (lap xuong), Cho Dao Nang Thom rice

History and Features

The current market was built around 1990, replacing the old market.
This is a traditional local market, with goods catering to the daily needs of residents.
Bordering an estuary area, Can Duoc features an abundance of fresh seafood, fish, and shrimp.
Early morning is when the market is liveliest and produce is at its freshest.

What to Buy at Can Duoc Market

Handcrafted, sun-dried Can Duoc lap xuong sausage, perfect to buy as a gift.
Cho Dao Nang Thom rice, a renowned local specialty.
Fish, shrimp, crabs, and fresh seafood from the estuary area.
Local vegetables, fruits, and agricultural produce.

What to Eat at Can Duoc Market

Fish noodle soup (bun ca) and various affordable noodle soups served in the morning.
Traditional folk cakes, sweet soups (che), and refreshing drinks around the market.
Mekong Delta-style morning coffee at cafes near the market.

How to Get There

From Ho Chi Minh City, you can travel to Can Duoc by motorbike or car, as the distance is relatively short.
Public buses and coaches operate on the Ho Chi Minh City – Can Duoc route.
Traveling by private vehicle is more convenient if you wish to combine visits to other attractions in the area.

Tips for Visitors

Arrive early in the morning to buy fresh seafood and enjoy breakfast.
Check the origin carefully when purchasing lap xuong sausage or rice as gifts.
Carry small cash denominations to pay at small stalls.
Nearby sightseeing spots include the Hundred-Column House (Nha Tram Cot in Long Huu Dong) and Rach Cat Fort.

Reference Prices

Fresh lap xuong sausage: around 120,000–250,000 VND/kg depending on variety.
Cho Dao Nang Thom rice: around 18,000–25,000 VND/kg.
Morning fish noodle soup / bun nuoc leo: around 30,000 VND/bowl.

Prices are for reference only and may vary by season and vendor.

Best Time to Visit

The market is liveliest in the early morning; it is recommended to arrive before 8:00 AM for fresh seafood and breakfast.
Weekends are ideal for a convenient day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, combining a visit to the Hundred-Column House.
The period leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year) is peak season for lap xuong sausage, with much more being sun-dried and sold than usual.

Useful Information for Visitors

Payment: It is advisable to bring small cash denominations; some stalls accept QR code transfers.
Restrooms: You can use the restrooms at eateries and coffee shops around the market.

Language: Vendors almost exclusively speak Vietnamese; foreign visitors should use a translation app or go with a tour guide.

Buying gifts: When buying Chinese sausages (lạp xưởng) as gifts, be sure to ask about the production facility and expiration date.