An unusually thin unique building in Vietnam

An unusually thin unique building in Vietnam. Hanoi boasts a skyline adorned with modern skyscrapers, traditional tenement buildings, and remarkably compact blocks, some as narrow as a bicycle! In the nation's capital, these unique structures are referred to as 'nha mong,' and there are 179 of them. Typically, these buildings, found in various parts of the city, consist of five levels. The Ba Dinh District, in particular, is home to 44 of these distinctive constructions, easily visible in the cityscape. However, since 2005, the government has implemented a rule prohibiting the construction of such petite homes. This regulation stems from concerns about the buildings' resilience to earthquakes, necessitating a minimum width of at least 3 meters.