The 240-year-old house has 80 ironwood pillars in Hoi An

(Dan Tri) - Over 240 years old, the Phung Hung ancient house in Hoi An city (Quang Nam province) is preserved intact, becoming the most attractive tourist destination in the old town.

Phung Hung Ancient House is located at 4 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, near the Japanese Covered Bridge, and is one of the unique architectural symbols of Hoi An ancient town.

Built in 1780 during the prosperous period of the port city of Hoi An by a Vietnamese merchant, the house was named Phung Hung, meaning "prosperity", expressing the owner's wish for prosperity in business.

Phung Hung ancient house (left) is located on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, next to the Japanese Covered Bridge (Photo: Ngo Linh).

In the past, this was a shop selling forest products such as cinnamon, pepper, salt as well as silk, porcelain, glass... The current owner is the 8th generation descendant living in and preserving the ancient house.

The house is a harmonious combination of three cultures: Japan, China and Vietnam. With the main material being wood, the house has a floor frame structure, brick walls and a yin-yang tiled roof. Many details such as columns, beams and purlins are elaborately carved, creating an ancient and sophisticated beauty.

The front of the house is divided into three compartments, with the main entrance in the middle compartment and the two side compartments being shops. Above the main door are two door eyes, also known as door gods, an architectural feature of Hoi An.

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Phung Hung ancient house has 2 floors, influenced by 3 cultures: Vietnamese - Chinese - Japanese (Photo: Ngo Linh).

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From the outer room to the inner room, go through a middle door, on the door hangs a horizontal plaque with the four words "The Duc Luu Quang", meaning the virtues of ancestors are passed down and shine. On both sides of the door are pairs of ancient parallel sentences.

The inner room is the living room with a high ceiling, creating an airy and bright space. The second floor has a surrounding railing, the whole house has 80 ironwood columns. The Tu Hai roof architecture spreads out on all four sides, a mark of Japanese architecture, creating open space for ventilation.

The second floor outer space is a place for worship and family activities, with an altar for ancestors and an altar for Thien Hau Thanh Mau. The roof structure and wooden frame system have bold Vietnamese architectural features.

The house has 80 ironwood pillars, the architecture is preserved almost intact (Photo: Ngo Linh).

In particular, the house has a square opening on the floor, called a trapdoor, used to move goods upstairs in case of floods. The second-floor front porch has Chinese architectural influences with a crab-shell ceiling and carved carp, a symbol of luck and prosperity.

Phung Hung Ancient House still preserves many antiques and ceramics dating back hundreds of years. Recognized as a National Historical - Cultural Relic since June 29, 1993, the house still retains its intact architectural lines and interior.

Visitors can admire Phung Hung ancient house when buying a ticket to visit Hoi An ancient town for 80,000 VND/person, choosing to visit 3 out of 21 works. In particular, on the occasion of Lunar New Year 2025, Hoi An will offer free admission from January 28 to 31.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/thoi-su/ngoi-nha-co-hon-240-tuoi-co-80-cot-go-lim-o-hoi-an-20250127142619882.htm