In 1991, the major vehicle of Hanoians was still the bike.

There were also motorcycles on the street and they were owned by wealthy people.

The favourite motorcycle brands were Honda from Japan.

Cars were considered a luxury and there were only state-owned cars, serving high-ranking officials.

Bicycles, motorbikes and cyclos were three popular means of transport in Hanoi in the 90s.

Cycling to work in the early morning or carrying girlfriends on a made-in-China Phoenix bicycle were very popular in the capital city that time.

Giai Phong Road in 1991.

A Hanoi traffic police officer in 1991.

A train crossing Kham Thien Street. 

In the 90s, the cyclo was the most useful vehicle of Hanoians. In photo: A passenger cyclo with a small roof.

Cyclos go slower than bikes but they can still get into tiny alleys.

In addition to cyclos, pedicabs were also popular.