This priceless piece of historical architecture is situated in 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in the Hoi An ancient town section that has earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Badge. The old house of Tan Ky has been a much-preserved residence in Hoi An and has been standing still and strong for over seven generations. This is a merchant’s residence which expresses the businessman’s wish for prosperity in every detail of the place.
Even with many economic downfalls through the years, the Tan Ky residence remained unharmed and continued to portray the pride of a businessman to all its visitors. The main structure of the house is made using wood such as jack-tree, iron wood, and peck-wood for furniture, and the floors are covered with Bat Trang bricks which have enabled this place to stand the extreme weather conditions sweeping across Hoi An.
The combination of Japanese, Vietnamese, and the Chinese architecture is brought out beautifully in some of the main features of the house. Oriental philosophy of the 16th and 17th century is well-represented in the triple beam structure which stands for the heaven, earth, and humans. You would also find many carvings and art work belonging to the Eastern philosophy on the roof and furniture. In the central courtyard of the house, you would find two vertical panels which have an inscription of parallel sentences that makes each stroke of writing resemble a bird.
Vietnam is a country with unique geographical importance and the home ground for many places of interest such as the Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A traveler to Vietnam who harbours a wish of seeing all splendors that Vietnam has to offer will find ample Hoi An hotel venues that will help make the stay more easy and comfortable. Ancient Vietnamese therapeutic spa treatments come to life in many Hoi An Spa Resort venues, which guarantees its guests a blissful spa experience. Consider checking into the Anantara Hoi An Resort as it is one such luxury hotel boasting a signature massage done by using a special combination of seven massage techniques from the east and west to cater to every whim.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.
