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BEN THANH MARKET - Coggle Diagram
BEN THANH MARKET
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HISTORY
In the early 17th century, there were just a few little stalls run by casual street vendors who gather near the Saigon River.
In 1859, French Imperialists overthrown the neighboring Gia Dinh Citadel, the market was built properly and established.
Its name was changed from Les Halles Centrales to Ben Thanh, or “wharf citadel” after it was destroyed in a fire and restored.
In 1914, the market was relocated to another location near the My Tho railway station and renamed as the “New Ben Thanh Market” to distinguish from the former market.
ARCHITECT
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The architectural experts consider it a historical monument that has some traits of a 100-year-old market.
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HOW TO GET THERE
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Taxi: Taxi is easily booked online, or you can pick one outside of the airport. It is the fastest way to go to the market from the airport. However, it takes around VND 300.000 ~ VND 400.000.
Motorbike: Motorbike helps you to move around more convenient. The price is about VND 150.000/ 1 day.
Walking: If you are staying near backpacker street Bui Vien, you can walk to the market. The walking distance is 1 km, so you need around 15 minutes to get there.