Ben Thành Market - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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N 10° 46.322 E 106° 41.898
48P E 685695 N 1191287
This market was established in the early 17th century.
Waymark Code: WMTCZZ
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 11/04/2016
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Wikipedia (
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"Ben Thành Market ... is a large marketplace in central Ho Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Ho Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.
History
The market developed from informal markets created by early 17th century street vendors gathering together near the Saigon River. The market was formally established by the French colonial powers after taking over the Gia Ð?nh citadel in 1859 (see Citadel of Saigon). This market was destroyed by fire in 1870 and rebuilt to become Saigon's largest market. In 1912 the market was moved to a new building and called the New B?n Thành Market to distinguish over its predecessor. The building was renovated in 1985.
Transport
Apart from being a major hub for the network of city buses serving Ho Chí Minh City, Ben Thành Market is a hub for several lines of the planned H? Chí Minh City Metro; Line 1, under construction, will connect Ben Thành with Su?i Tiên Park and Long Binh in District 9.] Other lines will connect B?n Thành with Tham Luong in District 12, and with Cholon and Binh Tan District."