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The Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line takes visitors through various tourist attractions, eateries, and entertainment complexes. Within just ten days of operation, the metro has seen an increase in ridership, with many opting to experience elevated views of the city from the train. At Ben Thanh Station, the lotus-shaped skylight is a popular photo spot, while its surrounding open space offers a popular vantage point of Ben Thanh Market for photography enthusiasts.
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About 350m from Ben Thanh Market is the century-old headquarters of the Saigon Railway Transport Company, located at the intersection of Ham Nghi and Huynh Thuc Khang streets and Quach Thi Trang Square. Its vintage architecture is a favorite for sunset photography.
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From Ben Thanh Station, passengers can take the train toward Thao Dien and An Phu stations to enjoy views from above.
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Nhat Minh (right), 23, from Binh Thanh, shared that watching the sunset along the metro route is a must-try experience. The elevated stations passing through Binh Thanh District and Thu Duc City offer prime sunset photo opportunities between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Minh captured photos of the sunset through the train window when the train moved from the underground Ba Son Station to the elevated tracks.
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An Phu Station at 5 p.m. on December 30. Many passengers disembarked at this station to capture the sunset, enjoying views of Saigon Bridge and Landmark 81.
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From An Phu Station, the spacious and open view of Landmark 81 offers stunning sunset photography.
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Tuan Tung and Ha My, aged 22 from Thu Duc City, arrived at An Phu Station and waited from 2 p.m. on December 30  to capture the golden light of the late afternoon.
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Ho Chi Minh City bathed in the soft hues of sunset, as seen from An Phu Station looking toward Thao Dien Station on December 31.
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The pedestrian walkway leading to Thao Dien Station attracted hundreds of people on December 31, stopping to take in the view. From this station, visitors can explore the Thao Dien area, known for its open spaces and a variety of entertainment, dining, and shopping options.
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As the city lights up, the high-rises and their color transitions create captivating moments for metro passengers to capture.

Translated by Chung Anh