Can Cau Saturday Market
Chợ Cán Cấu
An open-air Saturday market on a hillside north of Bac Ha, famous for buffalo and horse trading. It draws fewer tourists than Bac Ha and feels more authentic.
The Can Cau market lies on a hillside about 20 km north of Bac Ha, near the Vietnam–China border. It opens on Saturday mornings. Flower H'mong people drive buffalo, horses, and pigs up the hill to trade, and there are also textiles, silver jewellery, and roadside food stalls. The atmosphere is simple and lively. It is minimally touristy, so it suits those who want to see a genuine mountain market. You can visit Can Cau on Saturday and Bac Ha on Sunday, staying overnight in Bac Ha. From Sa Pa, a day trip is long, with about 3 hours each way.
Opening hours
Saturdays, approx. 06:00–13:00
Nearby sights
- Hoang A Tuong Palace
- Bac Ha Sunday Market
- Ban Ho Village
- Ta Phin Village
- Lao Chai – Ta Van Trek
- Muong Hoa Valley Rice Terraces
- Ham Rong Mountain
- Sa Pa Market