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Cyclo Ride: A Virtual Thrill
Riding a cyclo in Vietnam is a bit like riding in a baby stroller if you can remember riding in a baby stroller. Except, in a cyclo, you're moving in traffic and not safely on a sidewalk somewhere. As more and more people have cars and motorcycles in Vietnam, it's getting harder to find places to get a cyclo ride. Although in Hanoi, there are still places where they are everywhere. At Virtual Tourist, you can find cyclo riding tips and comments from others who've been there. Once I stood on a street corner taking pictures of cyclos going by and the things they carried besides people. One had a coffin. I can't imagine that cyclos will ever go totally out, and they may just be money makers from the tourist industry like they are in Singapore.
Here's a video posted by budlake on You Tube of a cyclo ride in Hue that did make me feel like I was on a cyclo. The person holding the camera had the right idea. Just keep the camera steady and let the movement of the cyclo do the work. The result is that the viewer gets an idea of what it's like to move in Vietnam's traffic at a slower pace than the other vehicles passing by.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nancie Apr 29th 2007 1:13AM
I rode (or was carried) in one of these when I was in Hanoi this past January. Let's just say it was an experience everyone should try at least once:)
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http://www.offroadvietnam.com Jul 25th 2007 1:31AM
These cyclos are blocking the busy streets in Hanoi, worst at rush hours. I personally don't like it. Come and see if my opinion is correct.
Jamie Rhein Jul 25th 2007 1:33AM
I've been to Vietnam 5 times starting in 1994 and the last time in 2003. Quite the difference in Hanoi where cyclos are concerned! Now there are cyclos at Time Square in Manhattan!