Blocked by bikes in Hanoi, Vietnam

Around the old quarter of Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, the pavements (which Americans call sidewalks) are blocked by bikes, motorbikes and scooters.Pedestrians are forced out into the roads where more bikes with their headlights blazing at night charge towards you, weave towards, back ut in front of you or do a u-turn to pick up a friend or paying passenger.



Photo by Angela Lansbury.

In the smarter areas with wider pavements there may be a gap between the bikes and the shops.



Bikes in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo by Angela Lansbury.

Bikes on this corner blocking the way. Photo by Angela Lansbury.

Travel information
For hotels
booking.com
Comparison site:
https://www.clicktripz.com/rates/search/index
For airlines
travelok.com
vietJetair.com (Comprehensive list of budget airlines in Wikivoyage.)
For transport
https://www.grab.com/vn/en/

Language
Duolingo.com 
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Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer.

Please share links to your favourite posts. I have several more on Hanoi, Halong Bay and Vietnam.