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Central Ho Chi Minh City landmarks unveil facelift ahead of Tet

Central Ho Chi Minh City landmarks unveil facelift ahead of Tet

Following a major renovation drive, Ho Chi Minh City icons like Ben Thanh Market and Turtle Lake have unveiled refreshed facades that harmonize historical charm with modern urban design.
Young crowds flock to Ben Thanh Market after its makeover

Young crowds flock to Ben Thanh Market after its makeover

Wave motif outside Ben Thanh market redolent of southern Vietnam: sponsor

Wave motif outside Ben Thanh market redolent of southern Vietnam: sponsor

Ben Thanh Market unveils refreshed facade and iconic red roof for Tet

Ben Thanh Market unveils refreshed facade and iconic red roof for Tet

Ben Thanh market, a more than 110-year-old landmark and an icon of Ho Chi Minh City, has undergone façade repainting, roof refurbishment, and upgrades to sidewalks and greenery to create new highlights ahead of the Lunar New Year.
January 23, 2026 | 03:11 pm PT
IHG to open luxury hotel near Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh Market

IHG to open luxury hotel near Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh Market

Global hotel operator IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to open a 52-room hotel near iconic landmarks in downtown Ho Chi Minh City later this year amid a boom in foreign arrivals.
August 15, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
7 markets that represent Vietnam's trade and culture

7 markets that represent Vietnam's trade and culture

Vietnam's markets play an important role in daily life, selling everything from fresh produce to wholesale goods and providing a glimpse into the country's trading traditions.
April 26, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
My Australian friend paid $47 for a pair of shoes at Ben Thanh Market that I got for $13

My Australian friend paid $47 for a pair of shoes at Ben Thanh Market that I got for $13

An acquaintance of mine from Australia once excitedly bragged about buying a pair of branded shoes for VND1.2 million (US$47) after bargaining at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.
March 20, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Ben Thanh Market's lament: visitors only come for sightseeing, not buying

Ben Thanh Market's lament: visitors only come for sightseeing, not buying

Vendors at Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City's most famous traditional market, complain about poor business saying people mainly come there for sightseeing rather than to make purchases.
March 19, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City's 11 must-see attractions for visitors

Ho Chi Minh City's 11 must-see attractions for visitors

Discover Ho Chi Minh City, where landmarks, markets, architecture, and modern marvels coexist to offer a vibrant and unforgettable travel experience.
February 7, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Crowds wait over 2 hours to experience Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line on New Year’s Day

Crowds wait over 2 hours to experience Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line on New Year’s Day

Thousands of people waited more than two hours at various stations to board Ho Chi Minh City’s inaugural metro line on Wednesday.
January 1, 2025 | 03:30 am PT
HCMC chairman wants Ben Thanh Square to emulate New York's Times Square

HCMC chairman wants Ben Thanh Square to emulate New York's Times Square

Ho Chi Minh City Chairman Phan Van Mai has directed related units to develop a plan to transform the area in front of Ben Thanh Market, near a metro's underground station, into a vibrant hub reminiscent of New York City's Times Square.
December 26, 2024 | 10:08 pm PT
Ben Thanh Market's historic century: culture and memory

Ben Thanh Market's historic century: culture and memory

Originally an empty plot of land, Ben Thanh Market Square has evolved over 110 years into a bustling transportation hub, deeply connected to generations of Saigon residents.
June 7, 2024 | 10:57 pm PT
Activities to escape the heat and rain in Saigon

Activities to escape the heat and rain in Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City recently endured the longest heat wave in nearly three decades, where scorching temperatures regularly exceeded 35 degrees Celsius.
June 1, 2024 | 05:00 am PT
Capturing Tet vibes: Ben Thanh market's photo craze

Capturing Tet vibes: Ben Thanh market's photo craze

In the heart of HCMC, Ben Thanh Market has emerged as a lively hub for Tet photography, drawing crowds in traditional ao dai attire.
January 17, 2024 | 09:48 pm PT
Tourists' choice of 10 top shopping spots in HCMC

Tourists' choice of 10 top shopping spots in HCMC

Here is a list of 10 shopping destinations in Ho Chi Minh City its Department of Tourism thinks is worth a visit based on a poll of tourists.
December 18, 2023 | 11:21 pm PT
TikTokers invited to promote historic Ben Thanh Market

TikTokers invited to promote historic Ben Thanh Market

Ho Chi Minh City has invited 70 TikTokers to the iconic Ben Thanh Market to promote tourism by livestreaming the special products provided by the city's oldest commercial venue.
December 11, 2023 | 06:02 pm PT
Vehicles banned from downtown HCMC for rescue drills at metro line

Vehicles banned from downtown HCMC for rescue drills at metro line

All vehicles will be prohibited from moving on certain streets in downtown HCMC for 18 days to make room for firefighting and rescue drills at Ben Thanh underground station of the first metro line.
December 2, 2023 | 09:01 pm PT
Iconic Ben Thanh Market dilapidated after 100 years

Iconic Ben Thanh Market dilapidated after 100 years

The historic Ben Thanh Market, traditionally considered the heart and soul of Ho Chi Minh City, is looking increasingly dank and unappealing with a leaky roof and discolored walls.
October 18, 2023 | 07:44 pm PT
Public square set for HCMC's Ben Thanh Market

Public square set for HCMC's Ben Thanh Market

A plan has been approved to spend VND157 billion (US$6.42 million) on building a public square in front of Ben Thanh Market in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
October 14, 2023 | 08:33 pm PT
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