After the main covered Bến Thành Market closes in the early evening, the streets immediately surrounding it transform into a night market. Stalls selling clothing, souvenirs, lacquerware, and street food extend along Phan Boi Chau, Phan Chu Trinh, and the surrounding blocks. The atmosphere is more relaxed than the daytime indoor market, the prices slightly more negotiable, and the food stalls preparing phở, bánh mì, and grilled seafood add to the general liveliness. The area is busiest from around 7PM until midnight.
Chợ Bến Thành (Night Market)
The outdoor night market surrounding Ben Thanh Market — street food and souvenirs after dark