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Right besides small alleys are vibrant stores selling various lines of commodity, including fashion, clothing, jewelry, daily necessities, etc. The interesting combination creates contrast between the outer side and the inside of life in the Old Quarter.

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Alleys measure nearly 1 meter in width and stretch long away from the facade is quite a familiar architecture in the Old Quarter, Hanoi.

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Walking through the alley to get into the house gives a mysterious vibe, like walking through a tunnel.

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These alleys, however, are a magnetic attraction to Vietnamese tourists and foreigners alike.

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Given the super narrow width, only one adult can go through it at a time.

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To clearly see where everything is, a light bulb is turned on all day long, as in here, no sun light can reach.

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The electrical wiring system and electricity meters inside the lane are interlocked, which poses imminent risks regarding electrical safety and fire prevention.

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The narrow, deep alleys often appear between two large frontage stalls.

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"I've got used to the living in here though, I still find it inconvenient and uncomfortable, especially if I want to renovate my house or buy furniture. You know, I have no choice but choose small items which could fit the small alley", Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan, a resident in Hang Duong, Old Quarter, was quoted by Soha.

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inside the narrow, long alley are not only people's house but also stores, restaurants, coffee houses.

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Although it has meagre area, the alleys like this have long been one typical feature of Hanoi.

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