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It is great news for Vietnam tourism since its cyclo has been recently listed among 30 most unique modes of transport in the world by USA-based website Boredpanda.
Considered as development from rickshaw – a popular vehicle in Hanoi and Saigon in the 19th century, cyclo is a type of bike which has 3 wheels, its seat is assembled in the front, driver is in the behind. Some cyclos are added motor, called motor cyclos.
Today, cyclos are widely used in the big cities such as Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, serving demand of both locals and tourists. When visiting these cities, tourists often choose cyclos for sightseeing since it is considered the best ways to discover their destination in a slow speed. Particularly, in some Southern provinces as An Giang, Tien Giang, etc., the seat of cyclos is not assembled in the front but behind, so called tourist pedicabs. For a long time, cyclo seems to be a popular mode of transport which cannot be missed by any travelers to such cities. And if you want to experience it right now, welcome you to Vietnam. In case you need a visa, Vietnam visa on arrival may be a good choice.
Besides cyclos in Vietnam, the list of 30 most unique modes of transport in the world also includes reindeer sled (Finland), trams (France), suspension railway (Germany), hydrofoil (Greece), gondola (Italy), toboggan (Portugal), trolley bus (Russia), aerial tramway (Switzerland), underground funicular (Turkey), hovercraft (UK), terra bus (Canada), Zip lines over the canopy (Costa Rica), coco taxi (Cuba), ice angle (USA), dog sleds (Alaska), reed boat (Peru), bamboo train (Cambodia), maglev train (China), Du Bai trolley (United Arab Emirates), house boat (India), Shinkansen bullet train (Japan), elephant (Laos), tangah (Pakistan), Habal Habal (Philippines), Tuk Tuk (Thailand), funicular (Australia), Shotover jet (New Zealand), Matatu bus (Kenya) and Felucca sailboat (Egypt).
