THE CYCLO - A GIFT OF HANOI

For several years, the cyclo is favorite transportation of foreign tourist who travel in Hanoi. It was the soul of Hanoi's old quarter, and if one day, the cyclo in Hanoi disappears, the people who live in the Old Quarter will feel like missing something. Between the crowded streets, the cyclo walks slowly and lazily, you will feel the tranquility in your soul.

You travel in Vietnam, discover its capital and you fall in love with cyclo but do you know its originality? Why " Sans souci" cyclo?

Because it's oldest firm in Hanoi and the director of " Sans souci", Do Anh Thu explains, "after the Renovation policy of Vietnam, tourists come more and more to Vietnam in general and to Hanoi in particular. In the early of 90s, my family was very poor and beside of being a history teacher, I was driving my rickshaw. My fist client was a French, and she rented for a period of eight months, the time of her staying in Hanoi. So I thought about creating  my own firm  to service foreign tourist and creating new job to other too"

And the name " Sans Souci" in front of vehicle must attract attention and curiosity. " Sans Souci" is French, it means " no worry " in English. It's easy to say and it's the most common phrases in English and French to converse with their customers.  And in Vietnamese language, it means " không lo lắng" , it's also to encourage each other at difficult period.

You travel to Vietnam and your trip in Hanoi is not complete without using this service. Do not ask yourself why in Hanoi, people don't use motorbike or taxi for their visiting Hanoi's streets. Hanoi is so beautiful and one of its charms is the tinkling of cycle's bell.