Id read in travel books and websites that crossing the road in Saigon was a mission. It gave clear advice: walk steadily, don't stop - whatever happens. And this is exactly what you have to do, as the bikes just zoom around you. there were maybe 5 times over my 4 night stay that I though I was going to die or worse, end up at a Saigon hospital - I saw a wall of bikes and though - there is no way they'll miss me. The best laughs followed when I realised I was safe - crossing the roads of Saigon was one of the most unexpected fun I ever had whilst travelling...