Key takeaways
In terrain where houses climbed all the way to the summit, simply carrying groceries or getting around was itself physical labor. Steep stairways and narrow alleys are the physical evidence of that daily reality. In pockets where redevelopment hasn't yet reached, traces of these stepped alleys still survive.
What to look for on site
- The steepness and width of surviving stairway alleys
- The boundary between redevelopment complexes and the old alleys
- Remnants of long-standing shops tucked into the alleys
Visiting responsibly
Sections that haven't been redeveloped yet are still lived-in residential space. Don't treat this aging scenery as mere backdrop to consume.