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Nov 23, 2022 15:16:51   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
On our way from the airport to our hotel we stopped to explore the Cho Benh Than Central Market.

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.

Today, because the market possesses one of the most crucial locations in District 1 (the intersection of Le Loi, Ham Nghi, Tran Hung Dao Avenues and Le Lai Street), transportation is extremely convenient and trade is bustling. In the morning, you can find almost everything from dry food to clothes for a reasonable price. The market atmosphere can sometime be a real hustle and bustle, but it is an exciting experience after all. However, always remember that bargain is a must in any Vietnamese market.

Literally, everything under the sun can be found here. There are up to 1500 stalls managed by 6000 merchants inside the market. Generally, Ben Thanh Market focuses on garments such as clothes, bags, shoes, etc., souvenirs and food.

The market has four gates, facing four different directions: South, North, East, West. The Southern gate leads to stalls offering garments, clothes and dried foods, while fresh produce stalls selling fresh fruit, meat and flowers can be found around the Northern gate. The Eastern Gate is cosmetics heaven where you can get to buy a wide range of body care and skin care products, and the Western gate leads to stalls that sell footwear and souvenirs. Also, there is a large food centre inside the market which offers mouth-watering local Vietnamese food which is pretty much reasonably priced. A bowl of pho can cost as much as VND 60,000 (~USD 3), while a bowl of sweet dessert is priced at VND 20,000 (~USD 1).
https://www.vietnamonline.com/attraction/ben-thanh-market.html

For more images of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and a narrative, please see my previous post:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-758304-1.html
I hope you enjoy them!
Mark

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Nov 23, 2022 15:17:30   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
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Nov 23, 2022 16:18:01   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 

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Nov 23, 2022 16:21:37   #
DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area
 
srfmhg wrote:
On our way from the airport to our hotel we stopped to explore the Cho Benh Than Central Market.

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.

Today, because the market possesses one of the most crucial locations in District 1 (the intersection of Le Loi, Ham Nghi, Tran Hung Dao Avenues and Le Lai Street), transportation is extremely convenient and trade is bustling. In the morning, you can find almost everything from dry food to clothes for a reasonable price. The market atmosphere can sometime be a real hustle and bustle, but it is an exciting experience after all. However, always remember that bargain is a must in any Vietnamese market.

Literally, everything under the sun can be found here. There are up to 1500 stalls managed by 6000 merchants inside the market. Generally, Ben Thanh Market focuses on garments such as clothes, bags, shoes, etc., souvenirs and food.

The market has four gates, facing four different directions: South, North, East, West. The Southern gate leads to stalls offering garments, clothes and dried foods, while fresh produce stalls selling fresh fruit, meat and flowers can be found around the Northern gate. The Eastern Gate is cosmetics heaven where you can get to buy a wide range of body care and skin care products, and the Western gate leads to stalls that sell footwear and souvenirs. Also, there is a large food centre inside the market which offers mouth-watering local Vietnamese food which is pretty much reasonably priced. A bowl of pho can cost as much as VND 60,000 (~USD 3), while a bowl of sweet dessert is priced at VND 20,000 (~USD 1).
https://www.vietnamonline.com/attraction/ben-thanh-market.html

For more images of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and a narrative, please see my previous post:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-758304-1.html
I hope you enjoy them!
Mark
On our way from the airport to our hotel we stoppe... (show quote)


A very colorful set Mark; well done! It reminds me of La Boqueria on La Rambla in Barcelona that we visited in June.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:30:40   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
A fascinating place, but way too crowded for me.

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Nov 23, 2022 16:33:26   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Superb set Mark.

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Nov 23, 2022 17:02:58   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
srfmhg wrote:
On our way from the airport to our hotel we stopped to explore the Cho Benh Than Central Market.

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.

Today, because the market possesses one of the most crucial locations in District 1 (the intersection of Le Loi, Ham Nghi, Tran Hung Dao Avenues and Le Lai Street), transportation is extremely convenient and trade is bustling. In the morning, you can find almost everything from dry food to clothes for a reasonable price. The market atmosphere can sometime be a real hustle and bustle, but it is an exciting experience after all. However, always remember that bargain is a must in any Vietnamese market.

Literally, everything under the sun can be found here. There are up to 1500 stalls managed by 6000 merchants inside the market. Generally, Ben Thanh Market focuses on garments such as clothes, bags, shoes, etc., souvenirs and food.

The market has four gates, facing four different directions: South, North, East, West. The Southern gate leads to stalls offering garments, clothes and dried foods, while fresh produce stalls selling fresh fruit, meat and flowers can be found around the Northern gate. The Eastern Gate is cosmetics heaven where you can get to buy a wide range of body care and skin care products, and the Western gate leads to stalls that sell footwear and souvenirs. Also, there is a large food centre inside the market which offers mouth-watering local Vietnamese food which is pretty much reasonably priced. A bowl of pho can cost as much as VND 60,000 (~USD 3), while a bowl of sweet dessert is priced at VND 20,000 (~USD 1).
https://www.vietnamonline.com/attraction/ben-thanh-market.html

For more images of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and a narrative, please see my previous post:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-758304-1.html
I hope you enjoy them!
Mark
On our way from the airport to our hotel we stoppe... (show quote)


Fantastic set!!! Mark

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Nov 23, 2022 17:48:15   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
Longshadow wrote:


Thanks Bill.

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Nov 23, 2022 17:50:27   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
DJphoto wrote:
A very colorful set Mark; well done! It reminds me of La Boqueria on La Rambla in Barcelona that we visited in June.


Thanks very much Dennis. Most markets look similar. I remember the one on Essex Street in Manhattan when I was growing up on the Lower East Side.

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Nov 23, 2022 17:53:28   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
NMGal wrote:
A fascinating place, but way too crowded for me.


Thanks very much Barbara. We wouldn't go there today!

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Nov 23, 2022 17:53:55   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
angler wrote:
Superb set Mark.


Thank you so much Jim.

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Nov 23, 2022 17:54:22   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic set!!! Mark


Thanks very much Frank.

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Nov 23, 2022 18:24:59   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Nicely themed and photographed, Mark.

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Nov 23, 2022 18:31:28   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
kpmac wrote:
Nicely themed and photographed, Mark.


Thanks very much Ken.

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Nov 23, 2022 19:13:47   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
More good street photography with a great start and ending, Mark!

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