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If you’re looking for an interesting travel option while wandering the streets of China, keep an eye out for one of the many, three-wheeled sanlunche rickshaws. The sanlunche is China’s answer to the common cycle-rickshaw.

The sanlunche was introduced in the 1950’s and has grown with the times. Some are electrics, some rely on the operator to pedal them forward, while others still rely on built in engines. All of them offer up a unique, ground-floor travel experience for adventure seekers. Fair warning though, sanlunche drivers have a reputation for overcharging. So be prepared to haggle.

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