Binh Tay Market and Tour of Saigon's Chinatown (Ch Ln)

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Binh Tay Market, located in Cholon, Saigons Chinatown, is one of the largest markets in the city. Here's how to visit: Other than eating full meals and snacks on street food, there are few things I enjoy doing more than visiting local fresh markets when I travel. One of the most famous markets in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) is the central Ben Thanh Market, but I liked Binh Tay Market even better. The market is located in District 5, about a 15 minutes taxi ride from central Saigon, and it cost us just 102, 000 Vietnamese Dong to get there. After reading about the Binh Tay market, I decided to go there in the morning in an attempt to see the outside market street, that was supposed to be a wet fresh market. Even though I got a little later start that I had hoped for, and arrived to the market at around 8 am, luckily the outdoor fresh market was still bustling and happening. There were all sorts of interesting fresh ingredients available, from fresh seafood and meat to vegetables and fruit - and I love the action and flow of all the markets in Vietnam. While walking around and taking photos in the market, I eventually talked to a lady who was selling desserts and her kindness talked me into buying a bag of her Vietnamese dessert, which she called bap. I bought it and then sampled it during breakfast. Hot and tired after walking around the outdoor section of the fresh wet market, I headed into the market and went to the food court for some breakfast. There are a few different stalls to choose from, but I finally settled on one that looked very busy and that many people were eating at. At first I had no idea I was ordering fried instant noodles, but even though I didnt know what I was getting, it was actually extremely good. The fried beef was especially good. After breakfast, I walked around the indoor section of Binh Tay Market for a few more hours, enjoying the quantity and variety of things available. I noticed that the things for sale were similar to that of Ben Thanh Market, but I think everything at Binh Tay Market was cheaper. After finishing up at the market, we then headed to do a little exploring around Cholon (Ch Ln. Our first stop was at Cha Tam church, a Catholic church located within Saigons Chinatown. We were there for just a few minutes before making the long hot walk to Phuoc An Hoi Quan, a Taoist pagoda temple. From the outside street the temple looks like just a home, but inside it was incredibly ornately decorated. It was well worth a stop, and I dont think that its visited very frequently by tourist in Saigon, so it was quiet and peaceful. After a few minutes exploring Phuoc An Hoi Quan, we continued on to Thien Hau Temple (Cha B Thin Hu, one of the more famous Taoist temples in Saigon, Vietnam, and in Chinatown. The temple was extremely old, and on the outside it looked dark and mysterious. The inside of the temple included a shrine in the front, and then the courtyard was filled with incense burning in coils from the ceiling. It was another interesting temple to visit. Finally, we made the walk to a restaurant for a dish called bnh tm b that I was recommended to try. I had never tried it before. It was a dish of thick noodles with toppings all smothered in a thick coconut cream sauce. It was a little sweet, but quite good. Binh Tay Market is an amazing market to visit and explore when youre in Saigon, Vietnam. If you want to see the morning wet market, make sure you go in the early morning. Also, if you have time, dont miss some of the temples in Cholon. , I
Date: 2019-08-19

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Comments and reviews: 10

donjz777
With high currency exchange of utube USD to Thai currency or Vietnamese currency, you probably way up. Probably easier there then the exchange at Japan or Korea. I wonder how the utubers in Japan or others doing? Actually those utubers are asking for support. All depends on where your headquartered, probably. If the currency rate was the same all over, what would we be seeing? It be really survival of the fittest. The west maybe winning now because of the high exchange, but I don't they are out working the people from the East. Once the currency balance out all over, we are talking about an Asia economic might, similar to the days of one belt-silk road of ancient China, unless Israel plays a balance role. They have one hand in Europe and their location is the Middle East. We may see a great re-balancing. Africa and Asia is great in population and the middle east is changing rapidly. I think these area are changing for the better. That leaves a great question mark on Europe n the America. I think the roles are re-versing and instead of all roads leading to North America, it maybe all roads leads to Asia and it's mighty economy. However the middle east is strategically placed for trading with a rich Asia and a interesting economics of the West. The West knows it cannot out produce the East, so it has to re-create an economics to compete with them.
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Mal Milligan
Another excellent vid Mark. You captured the traffic perfectly - without getting hit which is a bonus lol. The Binh Tay market has really improved since the 90's. in cleanliness especially. It was a good place to get backpacks back then. I really like Chinese food - which is always available in Cholon. But in Saigon, there are few places that offer Chinese food. Yeah you can get drinks and other foods throughout Vietnam in those little plastic bags. They tie them off at the top with a rubber band after inserting a straw for a homemade to-go container. Even for coffee sometimes.
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ken ang
downtown Saigon (hcmc) is actually a relatively small part of the city, you'd notice that you'd pass by the same places quite often; like the central park with its pristine trees and the roundabout with the statue of a general on a horse. but i'd say it's way way behind Bangkok or KL in terms of food, shopping and entertainment; even behind Jakarta in fact.
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Slay it Away
I did not sleep today been watching your videos. I've finish the Korea and India Episode and I'm now in Vietnam. More country to count. I may not have the opportunity to travel to different countries right now like u. but u definitely inspire me to travel and learn other culture and find great food. you inspire me to work hard. godbless you always.
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Linh Tran
Hi Mark, You make a right choice when decided to go to Vietnam. There's so many good food here and beautiful landscape. U such a nice and friendly person. The expression when u eat Vietnamese foods is priceless. U kinna introduced our culture to the world. thanks u for that. thumbs up. Hope u come back soon 3 we always welcome u
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Panda paw
Thanks for taking me back to my childhood place, some of the places I still remember, inside the temple by the side yard used to have some huge 100 year old turtles I wonder they still exist. The spears I guess is for the kung fu of the lion dance for New Year. Thanks, Mark Love your videos, great work
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Marie Many
Mark, next week I am applying for my passport finally. Once in my hand. I will be making plans for my trip to Thailand and Saigon. Your videos have helped me so much on what to expect. I can't wait to get there. thanks for your awesome videos. p. s the food is amazing
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Inés Rodriguez
Mr Wiens, I love your trips in which you try the typical food, but, you put all the food spicy chili, then how can you appreciate the food? and also eat very large bites, you are a man who many people follow you, is unpleasant. Excuse my sincerityRegards
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White rabbit
hello mark. i just want to say how wonderful it is that you & your wife travel every where together. i would love to do something like that with my partner. especially to eat different cultural foods. take care & God Bless to you & your wife
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Sam Pickles
Great work Mark. Takes alotta balls to video tape random people/vendors even in my home city. Must be that much more awkward walking around a city you dont know, in a foreign country where you dont really speak the language. Good on ya man.
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