Editing Cycle rickshaw (section)

====Vietnam====
[[File:Xich lô Saigon55.jpg|thumb|upright|right|A lady in a traditional [[Áo dài]] on an originally-designed xích lô, 1939]]
[[File:Xich lô 1976.jpg|thumb|upright|right|From 1976, cyclos of [[Ho Chi Minh City]] and other provinces are re-designed a higher carriage for both goods and passengers transport.]]
[[File:Xe Lôi.jpg|thumb|upright|right|Xe Lôi of the [[Mekong Delta]]]]

Cycle rickshaws are known as ''{{lang|vi|xích lô}}'' (pronounced sick-low, from the French ''{{lang|fr|cyclo}}'') in Vietnam. Cyclo was an invention of a French named P. Coupeaid, which was introduced in [[Cambodia]] and [[Saigon]] in 1939. From 2008 to 03/2012, due to the traffic obstruction, cyclos were totally forbidden in [[Ho Chi Minh City]] and other provinces, except cyclo tours organised by tourist agencies.<ref>Xích lô Sài Thành https://thanhnien.vn>Thời sự>Phóng sự/Điều Tra</ref> Another similar vehicle, a pedicab called ''xe lôi'' of the [[Mekong Delta]], are now rarely found in some provinces such as [[Sóc Trăng]], [[Vĩnh Long]], and [[Châu Đốc]]. They are on their way to disappear.<ref>Xe lôi ở Miền Nam Việt Nam - Hình ảnh Việt Nam xưa và nay. https://hinhanhvietnam.com>xe-loi-o-mien-nam-viet-nam</ref>

''[[Cyclo (film)|Cyclo]]'', a 1995 film about a cyclo driver, won the [[Golden Lion]] at the [[52nd Venice International Film Festival]].<ref name="Blum-Reid2003">{{cite book|last=Blum-Reid|first=Sylvie|title=East-West Encounters: Franco-Asian Cinema and Literature|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aMrQFxR3jcYC&pg=PA166|year=2003|publisher=Wallflower Press|isbn=978-1-903364-67-3|page=166}}</ref>

Beyond their practical utility, [https://asialuyou.com/reminiscing-about-the-iconic-cyclos-on-the-streets-of-saigon/ cyclos held cultural significance in Saigon]. They appeared in literature, art, and cinema, becoming emblematic of the city's identity. From romantic rendezvous to everyday commutes, cyclos featured prominently in the daily lives of Saigonese residents.

Despite the challenges, efforts are underway to preserve the legacy of cyclo in Saigon. Some organizations are restoring vintage models, while others are promoting eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cyclos. These initiatives aim to celebrate the cultural heritage of these iconic vehicles and ensure their continued presence in the city.