{"id":1825,"date":"2024-08-30T13:50:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T06:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2025-10-20T20:13:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T13:13:26","slug":"ben-thanh-market-ho-chi-minh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/ben-thanh-market-ho-chi-minh\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Thanh Market \u2013 The Cultural Heart of Ho Chi Minh City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Into History at Saigon\u2019s Most Iconic Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without visiting <strong>Ben Thanh Market<\/strong>. Located in the center of District 1, this iconic marketplace is where the energy of Saigon\u2019s past and present collides\u2014from colorful stalls and authentic street food to handcrafted goods and the sound of bargaining in every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re hunting for souvenirs, trying traditional Vietnamese cuisine, or simply soaking up the local vibe, Ben Thanh offers a true sensory experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong> Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City<br>\ud83d\udd55 <strong>Day Market:<\/strong> 6:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<br>\ud83c\udf19 <strong>Night Market:<\/strong> 6:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM<br>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Price Range:<\/strong> Moderate \u2013 bargaining welcome<br>\ud83d\udcb3 <strong>Payment:<\/strong> Primarily cash; a few stalls accept cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" data-id=\"2278\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-market-saigon-early-20th-century-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-market-saigon-early-20th-century-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-market-saigon-early-20th-century-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-market-saigon-early-20th-century-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-market-saigon-early-20th-century-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-market-saigon-early-20th-century.jpg 1630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Historic photo of Ben Thanh Market and downtown Saigon in the early 1900s, capturing the unique charm and colonial architecture of old Ho Chi Minh City.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Market with a Modern Look<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After recent renovations and the removal of metro construction barriers, Ben Thanh\u2019s iconic <strong>South Gate<\/strong> facing Le Loi Street now has a cleaner, more open entrance\u2014perfect for photos and easier access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" data-id=\"1395\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-ngay-nay-2024-1024x595.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-ngay-nay-2024-1024x595.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-ngay-nay-2024-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-ngay-nay-2024-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-ngay-nay-2024.jpg 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" data-id=\"1397\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-nhin-tu-tren-cao-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-nhin-tu-tren-cao-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-nhin-tu-tren-cao-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-nhin-tu-tren-cao-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cho-ben-thanh-nhin-tu-tren-cao.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ben Thanh Market has four main gates, each leading to a different part of the market:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>South Gate:<\/strong> Le Loi Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North Gate:<\/strong> Le Thanh Ton Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>East Gate:<\/strong> Phan Boi Chau Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>West Gate:<\/strong> Phan Chu Trinh Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each entrance gives you direct access to a different shopping zone\u2014whether you&#8217;re here for food, fashion, souvenirs, or home goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Buy at Ben Thanh Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ben Thanh is a paradise for market lovers. Some standout items include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Souvenirs &amp; Handicrafts:<\/strong> Lacquerware, bamboo goods, hand-embroidered pieces, and conical hats (non la)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clothing &amp; Accessories:<\/strong> Local t-shirts, scarves, sandals, handbags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spices, Coffee, &amp; Teas:<\/strong> Vietnamese drip coffee kits, herbal tea, dried fruits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" data-id=\"1398\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mua-sam-trong-cho-ben-thanh-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mua-sam-trong-cho-ben-thanh-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mua-sam-trong-cho-ben-thanh-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mua-sam-trong-cho-ben-thanh-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mua-sam-trong-cho-ben-thanh.jpg 1266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"553\" data-id=\"2288\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ao-dai-vietnam-ben-thanh-market-1024x553.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ao-dai-vietnam-ben-thanh-market-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ao-dai-vietnam-ben-thanh-market-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ao-dai-vietnam-ben-thanh-market-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ao-dai-vietnam-ben-thanh-market-1536x829.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Ao-dai-vietnam-ben-thanh-market-2048x1106.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" data-id=\"1399\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/qua-luu-niem-cho-ben-thanh-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/qua-luu-niem-cho-ben-thanh-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/qua-luu-niem-cho-ben-thanh-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/qua-luu-niem-cho-ben-thanh-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/qua-luu-niem-cho-ben-thanh.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"549\" data-id=\"2290\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vietnamese-souvenirs-ben-thanh-market-1024x549.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vietnamese-souvenirs-ben-thanh-market-1024x549.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vietnamese-souvenirs-ben-thanh-market-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vietnamese-souvenirs-ben-thanh-market-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vietnamese-souvenirs-ben-thanh-market-1536x824.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/vietnamese-souvenirs-ben-thanh-market-2048x1098.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t be afraid to bargain. Prices may start high, but a friendly smile and a little negotiation go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eat Your Way Through Vietnam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between the stalls, you\u2019ll find some of the most satisfying street food in Saigon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ph\u1edf<\/strong> \u2013 Vietnam\u2019s legendary noodle soup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B\u00e1nh x\u00e8o<\/strong> \u2013 Crispy rice pancakes with shrimp and pork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B\u00fan ri\u00eau<\/strong> \u2013 Tangy crab noodle soup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ch\u00e8<\/strong> \u2013 Colorful sweet soups perfect for dessert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" data-id=\"2314\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pho-bo-beef-noodle-vietnamese-ben-thanh-market-1024x674.png\" alt=\"Traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup (Ph\u1edf B\u00f2) served at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pho-bo-beef-noodle-vietnamese-ben-thanh-market-1024x674.png 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pho-bo-beef-noodle-vietnamese-ben-thanh-market-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pho-bo-beef-noodle-vietnamese-ben-thanh-market-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pho-bo-beef-noodle-vietnamese-ben-thanh-market-1536x1012.png 1536w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pho-bo-beef-noodle-vietnamese-ben-thanh-market.png 1558w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ph\u1edf B\u00f2 (Vietnamese beef noodle soup)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" data-id=\"2298\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/com-tam-Ben-thanh-market-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnamese broken rice dish (C\u01a1m T\u1ea5m) with grilled pork, served at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/com-tam-Ben-thanh-market-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/com-tam-Ben-thanh-market-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/com-tam-Ben-thanh-market-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/com-tam-Ben-thanh-market.jpg 1346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">C\u01a1m T\u1ea5m (Vietnamese broken rice)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" data-id=\"2303\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-Beo-Hue-Ben-Thanh-Market-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Hue-style steamed rice cakes (B\u00e1nh B\u00e8o) topped with dried shrimp and scallion oil, served at Ben Thanh Market.\" class=\"wp-image-2303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-Beo-Hue-Ben-Thanh-Market-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-Beo-Hue-Ben-Thanh-Market-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-Beo-Hue-Ben-Thanh-Market-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-Beo-Hue-Ben-Thanh-Market-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-Beo-Hue-Ben-Thanh-Market.jpg 1928w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Banh Beo Hue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" data-id=\"2306\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-canh-cua-Ben-thanh-market-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnamese thick noodle soup with crab (B\u00e1nh Canh Cua) served hot at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-canh-cua-Ben-thanh-market-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-canh-cua-Ben-thanh-market-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-canh-cua-Ben-thanh-market-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-canh-cua-Ben-thanh-market-1536x1010.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-canh-cua-Ben-thanh-market.jpg 1962w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00e1nh Canh Cua (Vietnamese crab noodle soup)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"2296\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-cuon-thanh-tra-ben-thanh-market-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnamese steamed rice rolls (B\u00e1nh Cu\u1ed1n) filled with minced pork and mushrooms, served at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-cuon-thanh-tra-ben-thanh-market-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-cuon-thanh-tra-ben-thanh-market-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-cuon-thanh-tra-ben-thanh-market-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-cuon-thanh-tra-ben-thanh-market-870x580.jpg 870w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-cuon-thanh-tra-ben-thanh-market-615x410.jpg 615w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-cuon-thanh-tra-ben-thanh-market-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-cuon-thanh-tra-ben-thanh-market.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00e1nh Cu\u1ed1n (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" data-id=\"2310\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-xeo-mien-trung-Ben-thanh-market-1024x574.png\" alt=\"Crispy Vietnamese savory pancake (B\u00e1nh X\u00e8o) filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, served at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-xeo-mien-trung-Ben-thanh-market-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-xeo-mien-trung-Ben-thanh-market-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-xeo-mien-trung-Ben-thanh-market-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Banh-xeo-mien-trung-Ben-thanh-market.png 1516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00e1nh X\u00e8o<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"2300\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Be-Che-Ben-Thanh-Market-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Vietnamese sweet dessert (Ch\u00e8) served in colorful varieties at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Be-Che-Ben-Thanh-Market-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Be-Che-Ben-Thanh-Market-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Be-Che-Ben-Thanh-Market-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Be-Che-Ben-Thanh-Market.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ch\u00e8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" data-id=\"2294\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-bo-hue-ben-thanh-market-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"Spicy Vietnamese beef noodle soup (B\u00fan B\u00f2 Hu\u1ebf) with lemongrass and chili oil, served at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-bo-hue-ben-thanh-market-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-bo-hue-ben-thanh-market-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-bo-hue-ben-thanh-market-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-bo-hue-ben-thanh-market.jpg 1402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00fan B\u00f2 Hu\u1ebf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" data-id=\"2308\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-moc-ben-thanh-market-1024x760.jpg\" alt=\"Light Vietnamese pork ball noodle soup (B\u00fan M\u1ecdc) served with mushrooms and herbs at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-moc-ben-thanh-market-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-moc-ben-thanh-market-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-moc-ben-thanh-market-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-moc-ben-thanh-market-1536x1140.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bun-moc-ben-thanh-market.jpg 1876w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B\u00fan M\u1ecdc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-id=\"2292\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Goi-cuon-ben-thanh-market-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls (G\u1ecfi Cu\u1ed1n) with shrimp, pork, vermicelli, and herbs, served at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Goi-cuon-ben-thanh-market-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Goi-cuon-ben-thanh-market-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Goi-cuon-ben-thanh-market-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Goi-cuon-ben-thanh-market-615x410.jpg 615w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Goi-cuon-ben-thanh-market.jpg 1396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">G\u1ecfi Cu\u1ed1n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"2302\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hu-tieu-nam-vang-ben-thanh-market-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnamese noodle soup (H\u1ee7 Ti\u1ebfu) with pork, shrimp, and herbs served at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hu-tieu-nam-vang-ben-thanh-market-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hu-tieu-nam-vang-ben-thanh-market-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hu-tieu-nam-vang-ben-thanh-market-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hu-tieu-nam-vang-ben-thanh-market.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">H\u1ee7 Ti\u1ebfu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"726\" data-id=\"2312\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Xoi-sticky-rice-ben-thanh-market-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnamese mixed sticky rice (X\u00f4i Th\u1eadp C\u1ea9m) with Chinese sausage, shredded chicken, and dried shrimp, served at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.\" class=\"wp-image-2312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Xoi-sticky-rice-ben-thanh-market-1024x726.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Xoi-sticky-rice-ben-thanh-market-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Xoi-sticky-rice-ben-thanh-market-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Xoi-sticky-rice-ben-thanh-market.jpg 1424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X\u00f4i M\u1eb7n Th\u1eadp C\u1ea9m<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some vendors have been around for generations. Each stall offers something special\u2014and affordable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ben Thanh Night Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the sun sets, the market spills onto surrounding streets\u2014especially <strong>Phan Boi Chau<\/strong> and <strong>Phan Chu Trinh<\/strong>\u2014transforming into a lively, open-air night market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" data-id=\"2317\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-1-1024x571.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Thanh Nigh Market overview\" class=\"wp-image-2317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-1-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-1-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-1-1536x856.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-1.jpg 1618w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" data-id=\"2319\" src=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-2-1024x761.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Thanh Nigh Market\" class=\"wp-image-2319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-2-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-2-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-2-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ben-thanh-night-market-2.jpg 1528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd06 Brightly lit stalls &amp; evening buzz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 Street fashion, local art, and handmade gifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf62 Vietnamese street eats: grilled skewers, b\u00e1nh tr\u00e1ng n\u01b0\u1edbng, bubble tea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcac Bargaining is part of the fun, and most vendors are friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The night market feels less commercial and more like a street festival\u2014great for an after-dinner walk or some late-night shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Visiting Ben Thanh Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd56 <strong>Best Time:<\/strong> Go early for calm, cool shopping. Evenings for the night market atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb5 <strong>Cash is king:<\/strong> Cards are accepted at some stalls, but always carry cash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f <strong>Be polite &amp; patient:<\/strong> Bargaining is expected, but keep it friendly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf92 <strong>Watch your bag:<\/strong> As in any crowded market, stay aware.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Looking to visit Ben Thanh Market in person?<span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\"> <\/span>\ud83d\udccd <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2KsjLKdHfMFtsB7Q9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See Ben Thanh Market on Google Maps<\/a> \u2013 check live reviews, directions, and photos before your visit.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Staying Nearby? RiverGate Residence is Just 7 Minutes Away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re planning to visit Ben Thanh Market during your stay in Ho Chi Minh City, consider booking accommodation at <a href=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/apartments\/\">RiverGate Residence<\/a>. Located only 1.8 km away\u2014about a 7-minute drive\u2014it\u2019s the perfect base for exploring the best of Saigon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a swimming pool, gym, kitchen, and comfortable serviced apartments, RiverGate offers hotel-style convenience with the space and privacy of a modern apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde <a href=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/contact\">Contact us to book your stay<\/a> and enjoy a central location with quick access to Ben Thanh Market and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step Into History at Saigon\u2019s Most Iconic Market No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without visiting Ben Thanh Market. Located in the center of District 1, this iconic marketplace is where the &#8230; <a title=\"Ben Thanh Market \u2013 The Cultural Heart of Ho Chi Minh City\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/ben-thanh-market-ho-chi-minh\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Ben Thanh Market \u2013 The Cultural Heart of Ho Chi Minh City\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1825","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-saigon-attractions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1825"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1825\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1825"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rivergateapartment.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}