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'''Ben Thanh Market''' (from [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]] ''Ben'' meaning "wharf", and ''Quy Thanh'' meaning "turtle citadel") is a big marketplace in the downtown area of [[Ho Chi Minh City]], in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in [[Saigon]] and today is considered one of symbols of [[Ho Chi Minh City]], popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, [[áo dài]], and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. |
'''Ben Thanh Market''' (from [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]] ''Ben'' meaning "wharf", and ''Quy Thanh'' meaning "turtle citadel") is a big marketplace in the downtown area of [[Ho Chi Minh City]], [[Vietnam]], in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in [[Saigon]] and today is considered one of symbols of [[Ho Chi Minh City]], popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, [[áo dài]], and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine. |
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[[Image:HCMC Ben Thanh.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ben Thanh Market today]] |
[[Image:HCMC Ben Thanh.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ben Thanh Market today]] |
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Revision as of 20:30, 25 June 2009
Ben Thanh Market (from Vietnamese Ben meaning "wharf", and Quy Thanh meaning "turtle citadel") is a big marketplace in the downtown area of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and today is considered one of symbols of Ho Chi 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 Dinh 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 Ben Thanh Market to distinguish over its predecessor. The building was renovated in 1985.[1]
Ben Thanh Market will be the District 1 Terminus of the future Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1.[2]
Images of Ben Thanh Market
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