The rickshaw man had sunk comfortably into the cushioned passenger sea
Cholon, the Chinatown of Ho Chi Minh City, is home to a large Chinese-Vietnamese community. Streets lined with fruit vendors, awnings of general stores, and locals perched on low plastic stools — even in the thick, heated air, there’s a quiet sense of nostalgia lingering in the atmosphere.
On one such street corner, a cyclo was parked by the roadside. But instead of sitting on the saddle, the driver had sunk comfortably into the cushioned passenger seat. He leaned forward, arms wrapped around his knees, bare feet stretched out in front of him.
It was clear from his posture — the passenger seat offered far more comfort than the saddle ever could. In the world of cyclos, the “best seat in the house” isn’t always for the customer. For a tired back worn out by the weight of the pedals, that soft cushion may be the only true rest.
| Jun 2009 VEHICLE VIETNAM | |
| CYCLO HO CHI MINH CITY SEAT |
Similar photos
PHOTO DATA
No
2872
Shooting Date
Mar 2009
Posted On
June 9, 2009
Modified On
June 16, 2025
Place
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
CANON EOS 1V
Lens
EF85MM F1.2L II USM
