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The prestigious TIME magazine has just announced its list of the 100 most attractive destinations in the world for 2025, which includes Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line 1 - the first urban railway line in Vietnam.
According to TIME, the metro line makes it easy for tourists to access popular city attractions such as the City Theatre, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, or Bui Vien Western Quarter without having to deal with heavy traffic.
Metro Line 1 Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien, Ho Chi Minh City
The fact that the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line was honored by TIME not only demonstrates the development of public transportation infrastructure in Vietnam but also contributes to enhancing Ho Chi Minh City's image on the world tourism map.
TIME's "World's Most Inspiring Destinations" list this year includes many exceptional destinations around the globe, divided into two categories: accommodations and attractions. TIME selected locations based on criteria such as innovation, impact, visitor appeal, and operational success.
Besides the Ho Chi Minh City metro line, several other locations in Asia are also included in the list, such as the Zebun Nessa Mosque (Bangladesh), the Nintendo Uji Museum (Japan), the Beijing Library (China), the Eagle Hunting Cultural Center (Mongolia), and the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum (Bhutan).
The Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 officially commenced operation in December 2024, marking a turning point in Ho Chi Minh City's public transportation system. The line is nearly 20 km long, comprising 2.6 km underground through the city center and 17.4 km elevated. It has a total of 14 stations, including 3 underground stations (Ben Thanh, City Theatre, and Ba Son) and 11 elevated stations, connecting the city center with the eastern region, including Thu Duc City and Binh Duong province.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, Ho Chi Minh City plans to extend the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien line to Binh Chanh district, and also build 11 more metro lines connecting to Can Gio and Cu Chi districts.
The Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line officially commenced operation in December 2024, marking a turning point in Ho Chi Minh City's public transportation system.
