Can Cau Market Vietnam

Can Cau market is one of the most fascinating open-air markets in the region, specializing in livestock. The Can Cau market is located about 20km North of Bac Ha town and just 9km south of the Chinese border.

Visitors are generally H'mong groups from highland villages. The local H'mong are the famous variegated or Flower H'mong due to the intricate and colourful nature of their costumes, and their colourful dresses makes is a beautiful sight.

Almost every Saturday around 8 different minorities are represented at the market. Travel is often made by horseback as a way of carrying the heavy loads to and from market.