Hanoi 1 day Walk around the old quarter of Hanoi. Hang Da Market
There are not just a lot of sights in Hanoi, but a huge number of them. As for me, even a week will not be enough to have time to see everything. And how could it be otherwise big city with a population of more than six million people, and which is the capital of the state. To be honest, it’s even hard for me to imagine what you can do in just one day. It’s not worth going at random, you need to prepare for the trip and write out not the sights that you plan to visit, as well as at least roughly imagine where they are. If this is not done, then you can get lost. WITH local residents It is very difficult to communicate, since he practically does not know English, let alone Russian. You can make your own card or print it from the Internet (Vietnamese hotels do not often issue cards).
The most visited museum in the city is the Vietnamese Women's Museum. The museum is quite young, founded in 1987 and is located on three floors. The exhibits are systematized in three main areas "woman in history", "woman in the family" and "women's fashion". In total, the museum can see more than 25 thousand exhibits. These are mainly clothes, household items, there are exhibits related to the war. The museum is open daily except Monday from 8:00 to 16:30. The entrance ticket costs about 1.5 dollars.
In 2010, the fortress of Hanoi was opened. It is also called the citadel. Now this fortress is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. But among tourists, this citadel is not yet very popular. It's pretty large complex, which can be fully inspected in 3-4 hours. Here is a museum, the exhibits of which belong to different historical periods. The museum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, and on other days it is open from 08.30 to 17.00. An adult ticket costs about $1.50, and a child ticket is half the price. Finding the citadel is not difficult, as it is located almost in the very center of the city.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Ho Chi Minh Museum, whose building is shaped like a lotus flower. The main hall of this museum contains more than two thousand photographs, articles, exhibits and documents that are directly or indirectly related to the life of President Ho Chi Minh. The exhibition area of the museum covers 400 square meters. The museum is open every day, only on Monday and Friday it is open until lunch.
If you are interested in military subjects, then visit the Vietnamese Army Museum. This big museum which includes 30 viewing rooms. Among the exhibits a large number of various weapons, maps, personal belongings of soldiers, uniforms. In total, more than 160 thousand exhibits are presented. In addition, there are several exhibits of heavy weapons and wreckage of downed aircraft. The museum is closed on Monday and Friday, and on other days it opens at 8 am. If you plan to take photos, you will have to pay extra for it.
Also in the city is the popular tourist place– The Presidential Palace, but be aware that there are strict rules associated with photographing this facility. Appropriate signs warn about this and the soldiers guarding the palace are watching. Only part of the palace is open for visits, and you can enter only with a group, single visits are not practiced.
Ho Chi Minh is a kind of Lenin for the Vietnamese and in Hanoi there is a mausoleum in which the body of the leader is kept in a glass sarcophagus. The mausoleum is closed only for three months a year (this happens in autumn), since every year the body is sent to Russia for examination by domestic specialists. Anyone can visit the mausoleum, and absolutely free. But when visiting, you must follow a number of strict rules. You can not only shoot on camera, but even take pictures, you can only talk in a whisper. In shorts, T-shirts and other beachwear, they will not be allowed into the mausoleum. The mausoleum is open only in the morning from 8 am to 11 am, except Monday and Friday.
Everyone who is interested in the history of Vietnam, first of all, go to National Museum Vietnamese history. The richest collection of exhibits is collected here, seating about the history of the state and about each stage of its development. In addition to the entrance ticket, you will have to buy a photo and video permit if you need one.
Hanoi is rich in various temples. There are a lot of them, but some of them are still worth a visit. Some of them, seemingly quite inconspicuous, for example, like the Bat Ma temple. But at the same time, this temple is one of the oldest in the city. It is believed that the temple was founded in 1010. The temple was repeatedly subjected to partial destruction, and then reconstructed. Nothing remains of the original buildings to this day. Inside the temple is a statue of a horse. It is believed that it was thanks to the horse that this place was discovered. Entrance to the temple is free.
Since there is never enough time, you can not visit many temples, but visit only one - the Fragrant Pagoda. True, there is a slight inconvenience associated with the fact that the temple is not located in Hanoi itself, but 60 kilometers from it. For Buddhists, this is not just a temple, but sacred place. Every year a festival is held here, which attracts a huge number of Buddhists. At the present time, it is not just a temple, but a whole complex of temples. But the main pagoda is located in a cave and getting there is not easy. Of the religious attractions, this is one of the main ones, not only in Hanoi, but also in Vietnam as a whole. You can get there on your own, but it will be difficult to navigate in a foreign city, so it’s better to buy a tour and, in extreme cases, take a taxi. On any transport, you will only get to the pier, and then you will need to rent a boat with a boatman (that's why I, I say that the excursion is better).
To relax and take a break from the bustle of the city, many go to western lake, which in Vietnamese sounds like Ho Tai and is the most big lake in Hanoi. Its area is 500 hectares. In terms of nature, this is one of the most beautiful places in the city, in addition to this, you can see various temple buildings on the shore, and in Lately expensive hotels began to appear.
If there is nostalgia for the times of the former Soviet Union, then you have a direct road to Lenin Park, where a monument to the Soviet leader still stands. It is not worth staying in the park for a long time, as great interest he does not represent.
There is hardly enough time for entertainment in Hanoi, but it’s definitely worth visiting the traditional puppet theater on the water. Previously, this was entertainment for the peasants, but now these performances are shown to tourists and thus earn money. All shows are held in the evenings and gather a large number of spectators. The performance itself lasts for 40 minutes, during which tourists are told about life, culture and different historical periods, this is done in a peculiar, one might say mythical, form. The auditorium of the theater large sizes and from every point you can clearly see what is happening. Tickets to the front rows are slightly more expensive, and it is worth buying them if you want to make nice photos or video. The most expensive ticket costs 5-6 dollars. Shows are held five times a day starting at 15.30 and ending at 21.15.
One day is catastrophically short, it is not worth coming for such a minimum period of time. If you cannot allocate at least three days for a visit Vietnamese capital, then you will not be able to see anything (in one day - a maximum of one or two sights).
Vietnam is getting more and more popular every year tourist destination. At the same time, almost a third of the tourists who come here spend some time in Hanoi. Therefore, I decided to prepare a post on what to do and what to see in Hanoi.
1. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and look at the Chua Mot Kot pagoda
Well, at least then, to honor the memory of the first Vietnamese president) And yet. This is a completely free attraction. Which of course significantly affects its attendance.
By the way, Ho Chi Minh himself did not want any mausoleum and wanted his ashes to be scattered over Vietnam after his death. But the party brothers decided differently.
Advice! You are not allowed to take pictures in the mausoleum. So charge your phones. And maybe you can take a couple of three forbidden photos. The mausoleum is open from 9.00 to 12.00
Mausoleum
Around the mausoleum is beautiful garden, lake and pagoda Chua Mot Kot. The pagoda is interesting because it is built on a single pillar, and is the only structure of this type in the world.
2. Walk around the old quarter of Hanoi
Network of narrow streets. Local shops and cafes. Bizarre buildings and, of course, the surprisingly interesting life of the Vietnamese. All here. We advise and recommend. By the way, there are many more attractions around. So you can schedule a visit to the old quarter as the start or end of your city tour.
Search landmark on the map - Yen Thai - Hang Manh
3. Visit the Lake of the Returned Sword and visit the water puppet theater
Lake of the Returned Sword or Ho Hoan Kiem (Hồ Hoàn Kiếm) is the center of Hanoi. Need to stay here. By the way, it is very close to the Old Quarter. The Vietnamese themselves enjoy spending time by the lake.
In the center of the Lake of the Returned Sword there is a Water Puppet Theatre. In the evening, you can entertain yourself with a performance. The first starts at 16.30, the second at 19.00
4. Try the Vietnamese Ban Mi sandwich
Food you will meet in Hanoi at every turn. Something will seem exotic, and something quite familiar. This is just such a familiar dish for Europeans - the Vietnamese Ban Mi sandwich - a kind of mixture of Vietnamese filling and French baguette. They sell them everywhere in Hanoi. Be sure to try! It is delicious!
5. View the city from the Sky 72 Observatory
The observation deck is located on the 72nd floor of the Landmark skyscraper. From here you can see all of Hanoi. There is also a living museum here.
Ticket price at the time of publication of the post 180,000 VND weekdays and 200,000 on weekends
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6. Take a walk in Bao Son Park
The park is located 20 km from the city center. Here, every tourist will find a large entertainment complex, including a craft village, a huge oceanarium and a stunning zoo. In addition, each guest of the resort will be able to ride on the numerous attractions of the park, as well as enjoy the amazing performance of dolphins.
Dolphin performances 2 times a day. At 10.00 and 16.00
It is better to plan a whole day for Bao Son Park. There really is something to do here
7. Swim at Vinpearl Water Park
There is no sea in Hanoi, and those who want to swim and just have fun should go to Vinpearl Water Park. Here you can slide down the hills, ride a sleigh, watch a fountain show and even jump on a trampoline.
The water park is located in Vincom Mega Mall Royal City
Here, you can watch the video. The text is in Vietnamese) but everything, I think, is clear and so
8. Visit West Lake and see Tran Quoc Pagoda
By the way, the water park is nearby) can be combined.
Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest in Vietnam. That is why it is worth visiting with her. Well, besides, it’s beautiful here) Several very valuable statues are kept here. As well as the golden statue of Buddha Shakyamuni and many ancient stelae /
And yet, in 2010, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited the pagoda.
9. Visit the snake village of Le Mat
Here you can not only watch shows with cobras and crocodiles, but also buy a lot of souvenirs and potions based on snake venom. And of course, eat a real snake. All this is also turned into a show. The snake will be killed and butchered before your eyes. And then they're fried. Here you can also try a raw snake heart and drink rice vodka with snake blood.
10. Try the famous Vietnamese soup Pho
Ideally, Pho soup broth should simmer for several hours. The soup contains noodles, bean sprouts, beef, chicken or pork. It turns out very tasty.
Of course, on the streets of Hanoi, Pho soup is sold everywhere, but knowledgeable people recommend to try it in one of Pho 24 restaurants
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Hanoi is an amazing city and overly rich in attractions. Moreover, there are both places associated with the history of a thousand years ago and the imperial era of Vietnam, as well as colonial sights of French times. Not to mention the latest attractions, the first of which is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
The mausoleum was built by our compatriot, the author memorial complex V. I. Lenin. He also designed the building of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, which stands next to the mausoleum. Together they form one architectural complex, which includes three more buildings: presidential palace, which is still used in this capacity, the wooden house of Ho Chi Minh on stilts and the old pagoda on one pillar (which is not related to Ho Chi Minh, but is definitely worth a visit due to its beauty and antiquity).
One of the most famous Buddhist sanctuaries is located about 60 km from Hanoi, but it is also worth a trip to it: this temple is called " fragrant pagoda».
Starting to talk about the temples of Hanoi, we can mention several beautiful religious buildings. Moreover, some of them are able to really surprise the traveler: we are talking about cathedral St. Joseph, in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. The Catholic Cathedral was built almost immediately after the formation of French Indochina and is very reminiscent of its architectural style Cathedral of Notre Dame.
Those who prefer traditional attractions should start with the Temple of Literature. This is a fairly extensive Confucian temple complex where the first university in Vietnam appeared. Today you can see many ancient buildings distributed among five courtyards, as well as historical steles of doctors with ancient engravings.
Kuan Tha temple is very popular among tourists. One of the reasons for its fame is the amazing four-meter statue of a Taoist deity, made of bronze.
Bat Ma Temple (White Horse Temple) is very small and much less known among travelers, but is considered one of the first in the city: it was built back in 1010. And one of the most famous Buddhist sanctuaries is located about 60 km from Hanoi, but it is also worth a trip: this temple is called the “Fragrant Pagoda”. Today it is a whole temple complex, and you will have to get to the pagoda itself, located in a cave, not without difficulties, but it's worth it. Well, the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi is about 1400 years old; This is Chan Quoc Pagoda. Unfortunately, in its current form, it bears little resemblance to the original building, but in any case, the small pagoda on the island in the West Lake is very beautiful.
By the way, about the lakes: they play the role of full-fledged sights in Hanoi. The city has a lot of water and many reservoirs. The already mentioned Great West Lake - favorite place for recreation of Hanoi residents and tourists. On its banks there are walking areas and bike paths, cafes and restaurants. The Lake of the Returned Sword is much smaller, but also much more sacred: a beautiful old legend is associated with it. On the Jade Island in this lake, which can be reached by a beautiful wooden bridge, there is a temple of the same name.
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Hanoi is a city with a unique flavor, a place where French, Chinese and Vietnamese traditions coexist harmoniously. It was founded in the distant XI century and during this time managed to visit the capital of several state entities. Today it is a modern, developed metropolis, living at a frantic pace, but maintaining an inextricable link with its rich past.
Tourists come to Hanoi to look at the monuments of Vietnamese architecture and Buddhist pagodas, visit museums and the traditional water puppet theater, enjoy the beauty of the capital's parks and plunge into the atmosphere of the Asian metropolis. As a rule, travelers spend several days here, and then go to the ocean coast in Central or South Vietnam.
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The area was founded by representatives of 36 merchant guilds in the 12th century on the site of a floating market, which is why it has such a name. Its streets still bear the names of those goods that were sold here in the past: Copper, Silk, Silver, etc. The quarter is built up with old two-story houses with narrow facades, typical of the Vietnamese urban architecture of the past centuries. Here, as before, there is a brisk trade in everything in the world.
A complex of palaces that belonged to the ruling dynasty of Vietnam. It is believed that it began to be erected in the 11th century. By the end of the 19th century, many buildings were in ruins due to the war with France. Systematic excavations began several decades ago. In 2010, the citadel was listed world heritage UNESCO. Among all the buildings of the complex, the 34-meter Znamnaya (Flag) tower, built in 1812, stands out.
One of the few architectural monuments of Hanoi that survived during the wars with the French. It is the latest building of the Hanoi Citadel and is an example of Vietnamese pre-colonial architecture. In the 19th century it served as a military observation post. Today, the Flag Tower is considered a symbol of the city. Together with the banner, its length exceeds 40 meters.
Ho Chi Minh is a statesman, the first president of North Vietnam and the founder of the Communist Party. Despite the fact that after the death of the leader bequeathed himself to be cremated, his successor decided to embalm the body. After the end of the war in 1973, a mausoleum was erected for the burial of the leader. The Soviet specialist G. Isakovich was the chief architect of the building (he had previously worked on Lenin's mausoleum).
The official residence of the President of Vietnam, built at the beginning of the 20th century. At first, the building served as the office of the viceroy of French Indochina. The building was built according to the design of the architect A. G. Vildieu. For the sake of the palace, they even demolished the old architectural monument- a thousand-year-old pagoda that previously stood on this site. You can’t go inside the residence, but you can walk through the palace gardens.
The exhibition opened in 1987 thanks to the initiative of the Vietnamese Women's Union. Today it is considered one of the most popular in Hanoi. The collection is located on four floors. It consists of various exhibits that tell about the life and fate of a woman from the most ancient times to the present. Items were collected for more than 10 years from all over the country. The front hall of the building is decorated with the statue "Mother of Vietnam" - the symbol of the museum.
The collection is dedicated to the culture and life of 54 nationalities (ethnic groups) living in Vietnam. Here you can see ceremonial objects, costumes, traditional dwellings, decorative and applied arts. The museum opened in 1997 in a building designed by Ha Duc Lin. There are so many exhibits that it can take a whole day to view the entire exhibition.
The exposition of the museum is made up of samples of Chinese, Soviet, French and American military equipment, as well as from weapons, documents and items that tell about the development of the Vietnamese armed forces. The museum opened in 1959 at the initiative of Ho Chi Minh. It was preceded by various thematic exhibitions which were held to maintain the morale of the soldiers. The museum is located on the territory of the Royal Citadel.
The collection is entirely dedicated to Vietnamese culture. On three floors of the building there are paintings, samples of temple sculpture, traditional lacquer painting, wooden products, drawings on rice paper, National costumes and other exhibits. The collection will be of interest to connoisseurs of art, as the works of eminent Vietnamese masters are exhibited here.
A long wall to the east of the Lake of the Returned Sword, covered with colored mosaics. It stretches for 4 km. For such an impressive size, the structure was included in the Guinness Book of Records. The wall began to be created in 2007, the best masters of the country, as well as foreign specialists, worked on it. The drawings are plots from legends, children's pictures, everyday scenes and images of historical sights.
The theater building was built in the classical colonial style at the beginning of the 20th century. The architects took the Paris Opera Garnier as a model. At the invitation of the French administration, artists from Europe often came here on tour. During the struggle for independence, the theater became a venue for political meetings. In 1997, the building was restored, after which the theater became cultural center countries.
Puppet shows on the water were invented by Vietnamese peasants who worked on rice fields. In order to somehow entertain themselves after a hard day's work, they showed scenes with wooden puppets, standing waist-deep in water. Over time, a whole genre grew out of this simple fun. Submissions in puppet theater show all the diversity of Vietnamese culture. As a rule, they are accompanied by singing and music.
The temple was built at the end of the 19th century in neo-gothic style. As you might guess, the appearance of the cathedral resembles the outlines of French churches. It is decorated in the architectural traditions of European religious buildings. After the liberation of Vietnam, the temple was closed due to persecution of catholic church. Its rediscovery took place in 1990. Over time, the walls of the building have darkened due to industrial emissions, but inside it has retained its original appearance.
Buddhist shrine, which is considered one of the most revered in Hanoi and throughout Vietnam. She stands on a single wooden pole. Previously, the building was surrounded by other religious buildings. The pagoda was built by order of Emperor Lee Thai Tong in the 11th century. Thus, the ruler thanked heaven for the long-awaited heir. The shape of the building resembles a lotus flower in the middle of a lake.
The temple is the oldest in Hanoi. It is believed that it was erected in the 6th century at the behest of Emperor Li Nam De (this ruler delivered the country from China's claims). In the 17th century, the pagoda was moved to another place - to the island of the Golden Fish. In 1815, restoration work was carried out. The building consists of central tower, gates and rooms for guests. Near the temple grows a bodhi tree, presented to Hanoi by the Indian Prime Minister in 1959.
The building was built in the 11th century under the emperor Li Thanh Tong, who immensely admired Confucius and his philosophy. In tribute to this thinker, as well as to other equally worthy sages, the ruler decided to build the Temple of Literature. Almost immediately after the completion of construction, an institute was opened at the institution, where the children of officials, who demonstrated high intellectual abilities, began to study.
The former prison of Hoa Lo, and today - a museum and tourist facility. The building was built under the French in the 19th century to house political prisoners caught opposing the colonial authorities. During the war with the United States in the 20th century, American soldiers were captured in the building (the most famous prisoner is Senator John McCain). In the 1990s, almost the entire complex was demolished, and a museum exposition was placed in the remaining guardroom.
Hanoi has a huge number of rivers, canals and ponds. The name of the city itself translates as “surrounded by water”. The Long Bien Bridge, spanning the Red River, was built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries according to the design of a French architect. During the struggle for independence, rice was transported through it for the Vietnamese army, which contributed to the victory of the latter over the occupying forces.
Other famous titles reservoir - "Lake of the Returned Sword" and "Lake of Green Water". A legend about Emperor Le Loyu, who rebelled against Chinese rule, is associated with him. Allegedly, a golden tortoise appeared to the ruler here and gave him the Thuan Thien sword, with which he defeated the armies of the Celestial Empire. After the victory, Le Loy, at the request of the same turtle, returned the weapon back.
Pond in the center of Hanoi coastline about 17 km, which makes it the largest in the Vietnamese capital. There are many stories associated with this place. Today Lake Tey is a large recreational area. Around it are gardens, parks, terraces, attractions, hotels, restaurants and other establishments. Also here are the Kuant Thanh Temple and the 4th century Tran Quoc Pagoda. The lake is very popular with tourists.
Soviet people are accustomed to consider it almost the 16th republic, but for a modern Russian it is mysterious and incomprehensible. But not for a traveler, for whom there is nothing better than to find yourself in an unfamiliar environment, to study it, to “try it on” for yourself. unusual life.
The word "hanoi" literally translates as "city between two rivers". 
About 6.5 million people live in the capital. The area of the city exceeds 3 thousand km2, which is 3 times larger than Moscow. In 2010, Hanoi celebrated its millennium. The city is rich in cultural, architectural and historical monuments antiquities. The city adequately represents . There are also modern monuments And cultural objects such as the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the Lenin Monument. 
There are no beaches in Hanoi at all. The Vietnamese capital is of interest to tourists primarily as sightseeing holiday. Traveling around the city is pleasant and safe. But don't expect more from Hanoi than it can give. There is no European cleanliness and grooming here. Street sewage, sewage, dirty cats - all this is typical of the Vietnamese capital. 
Walking slowly for hours, enjoying the lovely views, will not work. Hanoi is a noisy, swarming anthill in which everyone is in a hurry to go somewhere. Guests of the Vietnamese capital should carefully look under their feet and watch their pockets.
Sights of Hanoi.
The main attraction of Hanoi is its religious buildings. The Temple of Literature is considered the most rated in terms of attendance among tourists. The building is a classic example of Vietnamese architecture. The sanctuary was built by a certain emperor in honor of Confucius and his followers. IN this moment Although the temple is quiet, almost nothing remains of its former spirituality. The sanctuary is more like a museum where you can admire the grandeur and beauty of 1000-year-old architecture, buy a souvenir, drink a soft drink or just take a break from the noisy streets of Vietnam. 
One Pillar Pagoda is an ancient shrine in Hanoi and the most famous pagoda in the country. The structure was built of wood and installed on stone pillar. It is worth paying tribute to the beauty, antiquity and significance places of worship and see it with your own eyes.
The Lake of the Returned Sword is very popular among tourists. The body of water with its surrounding park is tourist center city and starting point of all routes. There are two islands in the center of the lake. One is the Jade Temple, the other is the Turtle Temple. 
Built in the XIX century, the Cathedral of St. Joseph for local population is a reminder of French domination, and for visitors - an object of tourist interest. It is noteworthy that the architecture of the building is somewhat reminiscent of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral and the famous one. 
The Hanoi citadel was opened for tourists quite recently - in 2010. The fortress is not yet very "spoiled" by the attention of the guests, but it is worth a visit. Most of elements of the building restored after the French "hostage". The Znamnaya Tower deserves special attention, perhaps the only exhibit cultural complex remaining in its original integrity. The tower is the symbol of Hanoi.
If you wish, you can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Anyone can see the great leader. It should be borne in mind that the rules of conduct in the tomb are stricter than in the temple, namely: no filming, laughter and loitering; no mini skirts, shorts, slippers and other beach paraphernalia. Entrance to Uncle Ho is paid. 
The military museum is located in the center of the capital, occupying a vast territory. By visiting the museum, you can get acquainted with weapons, documents, maps, all kinds of military attribution left over from the time of military conflicts. In total, the museum has about 160,000 exhibits. Our compatriots will be especially pleased to see the MiG-23 and T-54.
A visit to Vietnamese markets is a must! In the noisy, bustling, specifically smelling (sometimes too smelling) bazaars of the Vietnamese capital, you can buy anything: from amazing insects to a lamp with a genie. 
You should definitely visit the Snake Village, where residents arrange a kind of snake performance for guests.
For family vacation The city has a water park and a zoo.
At the service of tourists in the capital there are many restaurants offering to appreciate the piquancy and originality. vietnamese cuisine. Rice dishes with local vegetables, meat, fish and snails are served at the table.
How to get there. Transport in Hanoi.
Located 30 km from Hanoi international Airport, from where a trip to Vietnam usually begins. Direct flights from Russia are carried out from Sheremetyevo and Vladivostok. You can get to Hanoi from the airport by taxi or regular bus.
The capital has many scheduled bus routes, with clean, air-conditioned cars. Taxis and motorcycle taxis in Hanoi are relatively inexpensive, but you should be vigilant and not fall for the tricks of rogue taxi drivers. Most hotels offer scooter or bicycle rentals to explore the local attractions. You should be careful and keep in mind that the traffic in Hanoi is crazy and traffic rules are not written for local drivers.
For a moderate fee, you can feel like a little bit of an exploiter by using the services of a cycle rickshaw.
