BEN THANH- The Biggest Market of Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh is well-known around Vietnam for a bustling market in the daytime and a sociable center after sunset. Ben Thanh Market is absolutely a must visit attraction of the most dynamic city of Vietnam. Let’s visit it and you understand. Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh Market Built in 1870 by the French, the market was initially called Les Halles Centrales before being renamed Ben Thanh in 1912. From a wet market created by street vendors by the early 17th century, Ben Thanh has experienced many ups and downs throughout it’s history, and is now the oldest surviving market and one of symbols of Ho Chi Minh city. That makes it a must for any visitors travelling to this 300-year-old city. Old Ben Thanh Today, because the market possesses one of the most crucial locations in district (the intersection of Le Loi, Ham Nghi, Tran Hung Dao Avenues and Le Lai Street), transportation is extremely convenient and trade is bus...