Can Cau Saturday Market
(VOV) - The Can Cau Market located in the Si Ma Cai District of Lao Cai Province just below the Chinese border is open for business every Saturday.
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It is located on Lao Cai Provincial Highway 153 (125 km / 3 hours from Sapa, or 87 km / 2 hours from Lao Cai). |
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The market is best known for the fruit, vegetables, herbal and items made of fabric by the Mong, Giay and Dao ethnic people. |
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Many tourists are particularly fond of, and make the trek to trade for, silk brocade items. |
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As you would expect, the market starts early (around 7:30 am) and closes in the early afternoon so visitors will want to make an early start to get the most out of the experience. |
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| A cluster of pimento sells for US$1.25 (VND20,0000). |
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