Published:  09:55 Friday - July 13, 2012

It is not easy for a special vehicle to exist, to be honoured and loved for many generations. Nevertheless, a rudimentary and simple cyclo in Vietnam has done it!

The cyclo is just simple and ordinary as its appearance. No noisy sound from engines, no obscure smoke and no spending too much for commuting.

From a long time, Vietnamese people  have thought of the cyclo as a familiar means of transport when going out.  Not only close-knit to Vietnamese but  it is also strongly connected with foreign tourists as all of them are attracted by this unique means at first sight visiting Vietnam.

Under the sweltering sunlight, the cyclo driver bends his back over his vehicle. That heavy cycling makes sweat roll down his cheeks. In spite of  the hard work, he does not want to say farewell to the old cycle for a more modern, newer vehicle. This is because the cyclo has become an indispensable part of his family.

Not only make the Vietnamese feel close to cyclo, but foreigners are also impressed by this unique vehicle. You will be surely fond of sitting on a cyclo touring around Restored Sword Lake or along the streets at sunset. 

You can take a full view of Vietnam’s water and mountains into your eyes and minds. Moreover, you can traverse shady streets perfumed with the scent of Hanoi flowers or take dreamy and peaceful photos in the ancient citadel.

Travelling in a cyclo is the time for peacefully welcoming windy sunset and bright sunrise on the beach of Nha Trang or Danang or elsewhere. How pleasant it is for you to enjoy relaxation on a short urban trip. In big cities, there are more and more cyclos on the streets. Sometimes they are  decorated colourfully for weddings. It is amazing, jolly and strangely unique wedding ceremony to recall the old days of plain and lovely memories.

When thinking of Vietnam, tourists in Vietnam travel not only remember pho (noodle), ao dai (long dress) and palm-leaf conical hats, but also a simple vehicle with three wheels, which makes you  comfortable when going around the ancient streets in Vietnam. The cyclo seems as a surprising miracle in the eyes of foreigners!

Source: Nhan Dan

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