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WHEN IN SAIGON ONE THING THAT I THINK YOU SHOULD DO AT LEAST ONCE IS TAKE A CYCLO RIDE. THIS MODE OF TRANSPORT IS SADLY A DYING TRADE. GOVERMENT RESTRICTIONS ON WHICH STREETS CYCLO DRIVERS CAN TAKE YOU ARE NOW WELL IN FORCE. BUT AS WITH A GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE THIS IS A MUST DO..JUST MAKE SURE YOU NEGOTIATE A PRICE WITH YOUR DRIVER FIRST TO SAVE ANY PROBLEMS AT THE END OF YOUR TRIP...A SHORT TRIP SHOULD COST ABOUT 6,000D WITH A CITY TOUR COSTING 20,000D PER HOUR..THE DRIVERS WE USED HAD A MAP OF THE CITY TOUR THEY COULD TAKE YOU ON. CYCLO DRIVERS NOW TEND TO HANG AROUND THE MAIN TOURIST AREA'S SUCH AS PHAM NGU LAO AND DONG KHOI TO GET FARE'S. JUST MAKE SURE IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO A FULL CITY TOUR THAT YOUR DRIVER CAN SPEAK ENGLISH. THIS HELPS WHEN IT COMES TO HIM POINTING OUT THINGS OF INTEREST TO YOU, PLUS A LOT OF OLDER DRIVERS HAVE SOME GREAT WAR STORIES TO TELL. THE DRIVERS THAT WE GOT SPOKE VERY GOOD ENGLISH AND HAD A VERY GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE CITY LANDMARKS. JUST ONE THING TO LOOK OUT FOR WHILE ON YOUR CYCLO RIDE IS TO HOLD ON TO YOUR VALUABLES.. IT HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR BAGS TO BE GRABBED BY PASSING MOTORBIKE RIDERS. SO ALL IN ALL THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO SEE THE HISTORY OF SAIGON ON WHAT IS A PIECE OF SAIGON HISTORY... ENJOY THE RIDE. Theme: Bicycle
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this xichlos/cyclos can fit 2, that is when one sits on the lap of the other. we negotiated for a short ride and paid a dollar, but since our driver was a sweet old man, and a very jolly one at that, we gave him extra tip! we rode along the rotonda of the benthan market upto the tax department area for it, and yes it was kinda scary at first feeling the wind produced my buses and other modes of transpo rushing and honking around you. but in the end it was all worth a try. a must do when in HCMC. do it when the sun still up. at night, negotiate well. Theme: Bicycle
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Be careful with cyclo drivers. I usually walk the distance to my hotel, not far. On this occassion, I decided to take a cyclo, agreed price 15,000dong. When I went to pay, he said no, he wanted a 150,000dong, No way, too dear, gave him 30,000dong, as I am a older woman traveller on my own, then quickly walked into the Hotel. Theme: Other
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Cyclos are a neat way of getting around HCMC. It's less stressful than jumping on the back of a motorcycle and you still get some of the rush of cutting through traffic... :) Know where you're going though, and don't be afraid to negotiate a price with the drivers. Most are pretty reliable but I have had a couple experiences with drivers who brought me somewhere other than where I wanted to go. If this happens, be persistant and polite and they will take you where you want to go. Oh, and keep hold of your valuables - theifs on motorcycles have been known to snatch bags off unwary cyclo passengers. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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If you want to hire a cylco guy you can call my friend Sang. That way you can have your ride pre arranged. These days he's typically at Truong Dinh and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Mr. Sang Nguyen cell 0907589671 Theme: OtherPhone: 0907589671
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The trishaw riders are particularly useful when it is quite hot and you want to see a number of sites in a small area. They are quite cheap but offer some interesting insights to the various landmarks. Theme: Other
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