Asean Economic Community (AEC) is officially operating in 2015, when the ten countries will become one. Tourism in AEC is going to be more attached. ASEAN countries have had their own styles of travelling in their cities and it is nice to know about traditional vehicles used in those countries.
1). Brunei
Water taxi is a symbol of Brunei vehicles used to travel around the cities, since many of Brunei’s cities are waterfront. Villagers living along the river use ‘Water Taxi’ as main transportation for communities connections.
2.) Indonesia
Becak or cycle rickshaws, a tri-wheel type used in Indonesia. Indonesians has brought it in the streets since 1936 and Becaks are ruling the roads, both for the locals travelling in their daily lives, and tourists travelling for fun.
3.) Malaysia
Antique tricycle rickshaws are also known as trishaws, commonly found in urban areas of Malaysia. For tourists, it is famous in Penang, Malacca, Kelantan and Terengganu. Those drivers decorated the vehicles with colorful flowers creating the uniquely beautiful transport in Malaysia.
4.) Philippines
Tatlong-Wiler (Motorized tricycles) is the most popular commonly found all over Philippines, serving especially short distance routes where jeepneys or buses are not served. Today, the E-trikes (Electric tricycles) is an effort to replace the petrol-powered ones in several cities. A tricycle is a cheap alternative to get around town.
5.) Thailand
Sam-Lor (Tuk-Tuk) is a very popular ride used in Bangkok and some cities of Thailand. Tuk-Tuk derived from the sound of its engine has become its name and more popular nowadays. It’s considered a symbol of Thailand’s tourism. Riding it to spot places is a nice idea.
Thailand’s Tuk Tuk was once (2010) was ranked 5th in ‘the World Best Taxi’ arranged by a tourism website ‘hotel.com’.
6. ) Vietnam
Xe ba Ban also known as Cyclo, found in Hanoi, Vietnam is a popular public transportation. Tourists should try it, at least once, since it is fun riding, inexpensive and safe.
7. ) Singapore
Trishaws were first introduced in Singapore in 1914 as “pedal rickshaws”. They are used in small local sightseeing places; Chinatown, Sentosa Island and little India.
8. ) Laos
Sam-Lor or Three-wheeled can be seen in the streets of urban centers.In Vientiane they aresometimes called Tuk-Tuk, the same as found in Thailand. It is very popular and attractive for tourists, especially in high-seasons.
9.) Cambodia
Cycle rickshaws are known as “Cyclo”, similar to the one in Vietnam. The cyclo was the icon transport of the Cambodia capital, during the French colonial period. Found less, nowadays, in Phanom Pench, since the number of motorcycles and flashy new cars have been increasing.
10.) Myanmar
Cyclo or Burmese Cyclo, is also found in Myanmar. It is the best way to get around a city. Now it’s the easiest and most convenient mode of transportation in Myanmar. The design of cyclo is different from the others found in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. There are two passenger seats, back-to-back seats, forward and backward. Cyclo can be found almost everywhere in Myanmar i.e. Yangon, Mandalay and even in some large villages.
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