Traffic in Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh or still commonly known by its former name, Saigon. The first thing that struck tourists upon getting out of the airport is the scary traffic and the sound of honks.

It took some getting used to the traffic in Saigon. Motorbikes were everywhere and plentiful. Traffic rarely get above 20-40km/ph. Cars and motorbikes honked at every seconds to alert other drivers of their presence. Seemed that they can turn anywhere at anytime..even when there is oncoming traffic. I must say, vietnamese has a very high level of tolerance.

Early morning traffic....it's not even peak hours yet.

Crossing the road was a big challenge and can be a nightmare, especially for the first timers. Vietnamese drive on the left hand side, so we had to remember to look left-right-left, instead of the other way round. On the first day, we were a little fearful when crossing the road....however, by the last day of our trip, we were able to cross the roads confidently. The key is to cross without hesitation because the traffic will go around you. Seriously....