Have you ever considered alleyways as something aesthetically pleasant? Those back alleys are nothing worth exploring in most of the cities, but in Hong Kong it is a fascinating piece of local culture.
When I was a child, most times I heard term “Alleyway” it had a negative connotation.

You know, some infamous nooks where thugs do their dirty business like robberies and murders. Also it should be full of junkies, prostitutes and other antisocial folks.