In order to come to Cao Son market, tourists can go along 4D highway passing by Lung Khau Nhin commune (of Muong Khuong district) and then arrive in Cao Son. Cao Son is very charming in this season . The green tea fields interwoven among the hills of blooming reed flowers have created a peaceful and attractive picture of high mountain. It is now the harvest time of soybean, so view of the newly harvested beans being dried in the front yard of many homes can be seen everywhere.

Crowded and busy market

After hard-working days on the fields, in the early morning every Wednesday, the local people from all roads in Cao Son, get dressed and together go to the market. Cao Son market has long been not only a place for exchange of goods, but also a meeting place for the local people.

Therefore, Cao Son market is always crowded and busy with a variety of goods and local products for sale. There are many kinds of local agricultural products such as vegetables, beans, fruit, traditional cakes, etc, for sale. In addition, there are many kiosks of selling colorful brocaded products which are the good offer of many options for the marketers. 

Like many other highland markets, Cao Son market has some cuisine booths bearing the unique cultural identity of the local ethnic minorities. And in any market, a lot of local people gather in this area to enjoy the food together. By just only visiting a food court in Cao Son market, tourist can experience and feel the typical flavor of Muong Khuong highland through the pungent taste of chili sauce, sweet aroma of broth and simple ingredients mixed in noodle soup (Pho) or the unique spice of the dish ‘Thang Co’ – a hotpot mixture of horse meat and intestines.

Colors of brocaded products at Cao Son market.

Nowadays, more and more types of products are for sale at Cao Son market with the appearance of many grocery stores owned by the traders from other places to serve the needs of the local people. However, this highland market has still conserved the unique culture of the local people in the way of living and the exchange of goods.

Therefore, for many years, Cao Son market has become an attractive destination for tourists who want to explore and experience the life and the cultural identity of Cao Son ethnic minorities. 

According to Lao Cai Web Portal