Explore Can Cau market

Like all other highland markets, Can Cau market is where ethnic minorities come to exchange goods and buy and sell essential items. Or if they don’t buy or sell anything, they simply come to “play” at the market.

Not only rich in agricultural products, the market also has separate areas for labor tools, fabrics, brocades or corners just for eating and drinking.

Trays, knives, hoes,... are the most purchased items for daily life.


Dried chili peppers are arranged in beautiful bunches - a specialty of Can Cau market. In addition, this place is also famous for cardamom, sugarcane, tobacco leaves...

The horse market lies quietly in a corner on the mountainside, the pack horses seem to be resting after a long journey to the market.

The buffalo market is privileged with a large area of ​​land, which is truly a huge asset for farmers.

Let's look and discuss the biggest and strongest buffaloes.

Mong woman waiting to sell her last pig

The food court is always crowded and bustling. The most popular dishes are pho, noodles, hot fried cakes...

There are also many types of cakes made from corn, cassava, and sticky rice flour, strange in both name and flavor.

Colorful brocade

The lives of the people here are still imbued with traditional colors, seemingly less affected by "urbanization" than some other highland markets.

To go to the market with the best products and the most beautiful clothes, they had to prepare many days in advance.

The innocent and lovely features of Can Cau children

The couple returned after the market session.