The most famous ancient village in the South

Along with the peaceful and ancient space, the hospitality and honesty of the residents of the Mekong Delta region further increase the attractiveness of the cultural heritage - Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village.

National historical and cultural relics

According to information from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tien Giang province , located in the lower Mekong River, Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village (Dong Hoa Hiep commune, Cai Be district, Tien Giang province) is the first ancient village in the Southern region to be recognized as a national historical and cultural relic of Vietnam.

Going back in history, during the Nguyen Lords' time, from 1732 to 1757, this place was chosen as the headquarters of Long Ho Palace. During those 25 years, Dong Hoa Hiep village became the residence of many mandarins, making this land rich and prosperous.

From the late 19th to the early 20th century, wealthy households in the village built many tall, spacious houses with a combination of Eastern and Western architecture, giving the village an architectural appearance and landscape that stands out from other localities.

Despite many historical events, many houses in Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village still retain their original architecture, reflecting a special period of cultural exchange when traditional values ​​harmoniously combine with modern trends.

Currently, the village still has 7 houses built 150-220 years ago and 29 houses built 80-100 years ago. Standing out in this system of ancient houses are the houses of Mr. Liem, Mr. Kiet, Mr. Duc, Mr. Xoat...

Peaceful ancient architecture in the middle of the river space

The old houses in Dong Hoa Hiep all have traditional wooden frames and tiled roofs. Some houses have rows of columns and brick exterior walls decorated with European motifs.

Each ancient house is a collection of exquisite wood carvings, expressed through rafters, beams, doors, horizontal lacquered boards, parallel sentences...

The panel set in front of the worship space in the center of the house is often elaborately carved with pine, chrysanthemum, bamboo, apricot trees... demonstrating the skillful craftsmanship of ancient Southern artisans.

Besides the unique architecture, the ancient houses also preserve many precious and rare antique artifacts made of wood, ceramics, bronze such as: altars, tables and chairs, vases, plates, cups, incense burners, statues...

The ancient houses in Dong Hoa Hiep village are hidden under lush, airy fruit gardens, next to the gentle river scene, creating a unique and attractive landscape of an ancient village in the Southern region.

If you want to rest and enjoy local dishes in an old house, you can contact the owner in advance through the tourist office. Many houses have “homestay” services, helping visitors experience daily life with local people.

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