a bustling market in the daytime and a social center after sunset, ben thanh market is absolutely a must-see attraction of the most dynamic city of vietnam.
this big and bustling market, located in the heart of the glitzy city centre, draws millions of tourists on an annual basis. ben thanh market houses ho chi minh city's second-largest indoor wet market, closely behind cho lon, which is located in district 5. it is pretty much easy to get to ben thanh market from anywhere in the city as the city's public bus hub is just right in front of the 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.
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