Thursday, August 13, 2009

BENTHANH MARKET



This is ben thanh market.It is the one of symbols of HCM city. This is the new market. the old market is destroyed by the war. It had been built before France military invaded Saigon. In the past, this market was on the bank of Bennghe river, near a river watering place and near Giadinh citadel. Therefore, its name is Benthanh market. After being destroyed, it was built again , and that is the market which is existing now.
In bethanh market, you can buy a lot of Vietnam products, such as : non la, clothes, food, ... Especially, you can have good bargain, it is so exciting. With Vietnamese women, bargaining is a hobby. They like bargaining so much. Benthanh market is so crowded. A lot of tourists like visiting this market. Now, let's buy something .