How to cross the road in Vietnam

Written by Undercover American, Australie, October 2010

0 No reviews, be the first!

RECOMMENDATION Keywords:
Tip - Dos & Don'ts, Street / Avenue

Comment from Undercover American

In most places, walking across the road is not an adventure. It is in Vietnam. I actually met some tourists who would only cross the road in a taxi. Not only is that limiting but it can get expensive. So, take a deep breath and try it. Here are some hints. 1) there will never be a break in the traffic, just get over that and move on. 2) Avoid the big things (eg cars and trucks) and don't worry about the motorcycles - as hard as it is when there seem to be hundreds moving straight for you, let them avoid you. 3) Move slowly - fight the instinct to run. If you are moving slowly the motorcycles can avoid you and they will 4) You don't always have to travel in a pack, it's easier for all the traffic to go around a small target. GOOD LUCK

Latest Replies

Add review or reply

We don't have any reviews for this recommendation – be the first to review it! Simply click Add Review above and share your opinion.

Find Recommendations by Type

Advertisement
How to cross the road in Vietnam Photos
More photos
Add photo

Top Vietnam Things to Do

Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour

Mekong Delta Discovery Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

4.5 star rating: Recommended Mekong Delta Discovery Small Group Adventure Tour ... 

Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

4.5 star rating: Recommended Cu Chi Tunnels Small Group Adventure Tour from Ho ... 

All Vietnam Things to Do

Vietnam Travelers Recommend

Viator

3 Days in Hanoi: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator

4.5 star rating: Recommended 105

Viator

3 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator

4.5 star rating: Recommended 342

A Must-Do experience in Hoi An.
Written by corin

All Vietnam Recommendations