Ben Thanh Market

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"At Bến Thành Market you can sample classic Vietnamese street foods—indulging in bánh xèo and steaming pho—while also experiencing one of Ho Chi Minh City's earliest surviving structures." - Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske Elizabeth Preske is an associate editor at TripSavvy and a former associate digital editor at Travel + Leisure. She writes and edits content about destinations around the world, covering everything from travel-related news and tips to stories about quirky destinations. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"A bustling stop on any walking tour, this market lets me savour specialty dishes with authentic Saigon flavours. I dive into broken rice, vermicelli with fish sauce, spring rolls, banh xeo, and Southern sweet soups amid a vibrant atmosphere that immerses me in the city’s rich gastronomic culture." - Lana Tran

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"Serving as the inspiration for the San Jose project, the 110-year-old Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City is described as an enormous indoor shopping center and one of the oldest structures in Vietnam." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Exotic Fruits Jackfruit and dragonfruit on display at a fruit stand in Banh Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh."

"Exotic Fruits Jackfruit and dragonfruit on display at a fruit stand in Banh Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh."