Cyclo touring attracts foreign tourists

Cyclo is a three-wheel bicycle taxi that appeared in Vietnam in the early 20th century. A double seat is supported by the two front wheels with the driver sitting behind.
Cyclo touring attracts foreign tourists ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Cyclo is a three-wheel bicycle taxi thatappeared in Vietnam in the early 20th century. A double seat is supported bythe two front wheels with the driver sitting behind.

The cyclo remains a popular tourist attraction not only in Hanoi capital butalso in others such as Hoi An town in Quang Nam province and Hue city in ThuaThien – Hue province. Cyclo touring is the best way to get up close andpersonal with the vibrant life in Vietnam's big cities.

Cyclo transport was very popular until the early 1990s’ as it could carry twopeople plus goods. It was relatively cost-effective through Vietnam’s narrowstreets and alleyways. As people needed to travel further and faster motorbikesbecame widespread, more locals stopped using cyclos and instead they became agood choice for tourists.

It feels safe in the busy traffic of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and is muchbetter for the environment than motorbikes or taxis. For these reasons, it isnow very popular with travellers to explore Vietnam by cyclo./.
VNA

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