Amazing photos of traffic in Saigon in 1989
Elmar Reich, a Swiss tourist dedicated his time to capture amazing photos of traffic in Saigon in 1989.
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Cyclo (Xich lo) and bicycles in front of Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of Saigon. Cyclo and bicycle were the main vehicles of Saigon people at that time, Kien Thuc reported. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Some youngsters drove motorbikes through Cay Lieu roundabout near Ho Chi Minh City’s People Committee. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Cars parked near Mong bridge. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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A truck transported food on Ly Chinh Thang street (District 3). Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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A bird eye view of traffic at the Le Loi-Pasteur intersection. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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The interesting view from above of people riding bicycles. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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A number of taxis parked on Le Loi street. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Hawkers selling fruit on Phan Boi Chau street, near Ben Thanh market. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Bicycles and Honda Cub at a market. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Various kinds of vehicles were spotted on Hai Ba Trung street. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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An old truck moved across Khanh Hoi bridge. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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A corner of Nguyen Du street. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Various types of motorbikes on Dong Khoi street. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Cars parked on Dong Khoi street. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Auto rickshaw (Xe lam) was very popular in Saigon before 1975. The photo was taken at the Nguyen Du-Hai Ba Trung intersection. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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A scene at Nguyen Du - Hai Ba Trung intersection. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Hai Thuong Lan Ong street. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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Le Duan-Pham Ngoc Thach intersection, behind the Notre Dame Cathedral. Photo courtesy of Elmar Reich |
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