This elevated stop marks your transition out of the central underground core toward Bình Thạnh. It serves as the primary drop-off point for dining outside the immediate tourist district.

Go here if

you want to ride the elevated section of line 1 straight toward bình thạnh's dining hubs

Skip if

you prefer staying strictly within the walkable center around district 1

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应小文 Wen To Travel · curator · Metro Station Văn Thánh

Single rides cost 7,000 VND. Purchase your ticket from the staff at the counter, then scan the paper QR code at the turnstile to reach the clean, modern platform.

Acting as the central transit hub of the route, this underground concourse anchors the itinerary right next to the city's historic commerce district.

Go here if

you want a central, sheltered starting point to begin a cross-city transit loop

Skip if

you find large, multi-level subterranean transit hubs confusing to navigate

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应小文 Wen To Travel · curator · Metro Station Bến Thành

Hold onto your paper ticket throughout the journey because you must scan the QR code again at the gates to exit. Note that the station uses simple numbered exits without descriptive street names, so verify your destination using an online map before leaving the underground corridor.

While the markets and buffet on this itinerary deal in scale, this tucked-away spot provides a deliberate, slow-paced coffee break focused on northern-style drinks.

Go here if

you want a quiet beverage interlude between busy transport hubs and retail crowds

Skip if

you need plenty of floor space or dislike sweet, custard-like coffee drinks

1 insider tip

应小文 Wen To Travel · curator · Little HaNoi Egg Coffee (Yersin)

Order the hot egg coffee or the iced egg cocoa. Follow the small instruction card on each table: taste the thick, sweet egg foam from the top first using a spoon, and then stir the bottom layer to blend the rich flavors.

This market acts as the dense retail counterpart to the modern underground rail terminal right beside it. It offers raw retail energy before heading out along the rail corridor.

Go here if

you want a dense, traditional shopping stroll right before hopping onto the train

Skip if

you prefer calm environments and transparent, fixed-price retail

1 insider tip

应小文 Wen To Travel · curator · Ben Thanh Market

Stalls inside display an array of Robusta and Arabica coffee beans along with coconut and civet blends. Sellers will grind whole beans on request, but you should expect to negotiate over the prices, which typically run between 120,000 and 200,000 VND per 100 grams.