“Two hundred kilos of vegetables, imagine that,” the old woman chuckled, shaking her head. Right here, at Chợ Đầu mối Thủ Đức, you’d think that’s a paltry amount. Chợ Đầu mối Thủ Đức, this bustling agricultural market, is the lifeblood of Ho Chi Minh City. Before the sun rises, trucks rumble in from all corners of Vietnam, laden with mountains of produce. It’s a symphony of sights and smells, a chaotic ballet of commerce. During the pandemic, this place became a lifeline. While the city hunkered down, Chợ Đầu mối Thủ Đức never slept, ensuring food security for millions. A transhipment station was even set up, handling almost 100 tonnes of goods daily. Today, the energy is back in full force. Listen closely, and you can almost hear the whispers of negotiations, the clatter of scales, and the laughter of vendors. It’s a reminder that even in a city that never sleeps, some things are worth waking up early for.
Hàm Luông River
The gentle rocking of a sampan on the water. This is the Hàm Luông River. A vital artery coursing through