Shop till you drop in Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market, also known as Border Green Market, is the largest trade market in Ho Chi Minh City. In the digital economy era, perhaps only overseas can you see such a large market. The indoor high-ceiling space is planned with over 1600 stalls, divided into six major blocks according to product categories. The AB area mainly deals with daily necessities, the CD area mainly deals with personal items and processed food, and the EF area mainly deals with fresh food ingredients.
How to visit: The market is particularly large, so go straight to the block you are interested in shopping. Ben Thanh Market has four main entrances, the south gate is the main entrance, which is the door where a large clock stands in the round square outside the market. The south gate mainly deals with cloth products and dry food, and often the most tourists enter from here. There are many clothes and bags in Area A, especially Vietnamese characteristic clothes are a good choice. When shopping here, you must bargain hard, and you can get a pair of Vietnamese characteristic trousers for 100,000 Vietnamese dong.
Visit experience: As the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is relatively hot, you can shade from the sun when you stroll around here, but there is no air conditioning in the room, and it is also very hot, and the goods are quite the same, except for bargaining hard, there is no need to compare three stores. The leisure time should not exceed 2 hours.
Address: Located in District 1 of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, this is one of the earliest preserved buildings in Saigon, and it is also a landmark building in Ho Chi Minh City.
Business hours: 7:00 - 19:00, no tickets required. However, it is also open at night, but only a part of the night market is open.
An old Saigon retro cafe Local Saigon Café is close to the Bincheng Market, you can sit when you go to the Bincheng Market. The whole cafe has a strong nostalgic mottled atmosphere, with old Saigon life photos, old-fashioned radios, speakers, etc. on the walls, making every corner super flavorful. You can learn locals to sit on the sidewalk stools and chat freely, and enjoy the busy street view and passers-by while super grounded. 𝗕 à 𝗡 à 𝗖 à 𝗣𝗵ê light coffee, is the signature of 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗳e, the milk is sweet and greasy to drink, suitable for friends who don't like too strong caffeine but want to taste a little coffee. -
Ho Chi Minh City is a relatively large traditional market, everything is sold, but because it is a traditional market, it is more stuffy and crowded. In summer, you have to be prepared in your heart. You can buy nuts and coffee beans. However, coffee beans are best to be stocked with three, which is a good choice. There is a market for eating, using, and everything, but the brand-name goods are obviously not authentic. It’s okay to eat here and buy snacks, but it’s just a place to visit, so it’s not suitable to stay too long.
Vietnam's large and small cities have special markets. The location of Ho Chi Minh City Center is the Bincheng Market, which is also translated into Bianqing Market. The functional areas of the market are divided into more scientific. The dry goods are in the internal center, and the fresh vegetables and fish are on the periphery of the market. You can see a lot of local Vietnamese items, very grounded.
very touristy market, but still the best place to get all sorts of souvenirs for you and your loved ones! we also had tea at one of the stalls. definitely an experience not to be missed!
Ben Thanh Market is an iconic landmark in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, and it's a must-visit for anyone exploring this vibrant city. Inside, you'll find a labyrinth of stalls and shops selling an array of goods, from clothing and souvenirs to fresh produce and local street food. It's a bustling place, and the energy is infectious.Bargaining is a common practice, so be prepared to haggle with the vendors, and you might find some great deals. It's essential to be polite and patient during negotiations. ❤️
Really good market as all corridors are spaced well for access unlike other ASEAN markets. Prices are much higher and vendors are stern on prices.
a place u must visit when you go to ho Chi Minh city. however, all items sold here are quite pricey. therefore, u need to know how to haggle..
market with lots of tourist souvenirs. Do learn some Vietnamese language or have a Vietnam friend to bring you along, communication maybe a little easier.