Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Ben Thanh Market is a large marketplace in central Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Ho Chi Minh City . Ben Thanh Market is a great place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, textiles, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. Photo by Fadzil Hisham The market developed from informal markets created by early 17th century street vendors gathering together near the Saigon River . In 1912 the market was moved to a new building and called the New Ben Thanh Market to distinguish over its predecessor. TSS EVERYWHERE