Tan Ky Old House In Hoi An Ancient Town

Introduction

If you have a chance to visit Hoi An Ancient Town, we strongly advise you to visit Tan Ky Ancient House. Having survived over 200 years of history and seven generations, Tan Ky has become a popular tourist destination for those looking to explore the historic beauty of Hoi An Town.

History of Tan Ky Old House 

Hoi An Tan Ky House, where seven generations of the Le family have been living, was erected in 1741. Mr. Le Cong, a Chinese-born businessman, is known as the first person to live here. He understood how to grasp the opportunity and make rapid money by selling agricultural products. He utilized a boat upstream Thu Bon River to transport goods from the highlands to Hoi An- where he traded items.

In the second generation, the house was named “Tan Ky” which means to be successful in business. To open a business, the front Tan Ky Ancient House is connected to Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. The rear of the house is linked to the river on Bach Dang Street in order to assist the import of products.

In the twentieth century, large ships and boats were not allowed to reach Hoi An once the estuaries were reclaimed. For a period of time, the well-known commerce began to decline. Tan Ky‘s business was also slowly deteriorating.

The architecture of Tan Ky House 

The old carpenter from Kim Bong Wood Village skillfully integrated three architectural styles of Vietnam, Japan, and China when creating Tan Ky Ancient House. The panels and slats, for instance, are entirely linked together by tenons but remain solid.

The most common material used by homeowners is wood. Ironwood is used for the trusses and the house ribs. Also, the door is constructed from jackfruit wood. They are all known as precious woods with high durability.

In addition to wood, there are also stone and bricks from Bat Trang created by skilled artisans from notable Kim Bong Village. That is why it is chilly in the summer and warm in the winter while visiting Tan Ky House Hoi An.

The ceiling of the living room at Tan Ky House is constructed of jackfruit wood, according to the architecture which is carved with apricot blossoms in order to assist extend the living room area. Many other vignettes, such as paper, pens, and bookcases, are sophisticatedly carved. They are also considered to be rich in humanism symbols since the owners desire their descendants to be knowledgeable.

Tan Ky House Hoi An Vietnam has a distinctive tubular design of the ancient urban region, with no windows in the house. The Sky Well in the center of the house is the sole area where the house receives natural light.

What to see at Tan Ky House Hoi An?

Inside the first chamber, there is an exhibition of antiques along with sailing boats known as the symbol of the bustling Hoi An port 400 years ago.

Tan Ky House Hoi An Vietnam still displays the original museum of priceless artifacts. Many lovely pictures are included, such as:

• “Tich Duc Luu Ton” (teaching descendants to keep good things for future generations)
• “Tam Thuong Thai” (keeping the mind always peaceful)

Known as an extremely valuable item, you are highly recommended not to miss the Confucius Cup once visited Old house of Tan Ky. Despite a simple decorative appearance, the cup contains a profound moral. It only holds water when poured up to 8 out of 10 parts. If you pour more, the water will flow out by itself through a small hole at the bottom. It indicates that people must restrain their behavior as well as keep their thinking in a peaceful, non-excessive state.

Bach Dieu Parallel Sentences set comes next. Cultists and archaeologists have considered them as unique artifacts as it is inscribed in 100 strokes, each of which depicts a flying bird. Furthermore, various antiquities from the 18th century are on exhibit in the ancient house, such as Pi Ba vases, bowls, teapots, Chu Dao pottery from the 15th century, and so on.

There are two pulleys linked to a beam in the attic of Tan Ky Old House Hoi An. The host would use them to lift goods from the ground floor to the upper one during flood season.

In addition, yellow stickers are also affixed to Tan Ky‘s walls to indicate the level of floodwater entering the house. They serve as historical markers in order to inform tourists that Tan Ky ancient House has been subjected to numerous floods. The most recent of which occurred in 1964, when the water reached the first-floor ceiling. In spite of that, it is still standing today.

Tour recommended Hoi An Walking Tour, Hoi An Street Food Tour

How to get to the Old House of Tan Ky Hoi An?

From the Japanese Covered Bridge, you can walk down Bach Dang Street to Nguyen Thai Hoc Street. As the journey is short, you can take your time and enjoy the lovely scenery while strolling around the gorgeous Hoi An Ancient Town.

Travel Tips

• From February through April, you should go to Hoi An if having a chance. By that time, Hoi An is the most beautiful and appealing city in Vietnam.
• Visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately. Many guests were sent away as they were dressed in too short and rude clothing.
• To prevent causing harm to objects, especially valuable antiques, do not touch them.
• You should not produce any noise that would sometimes disturb the host living on the second floor.
• When purchasing Tan Ky house tickets to visit, save the ticket stub to use again during your stay in Hoi An Ancient Town in case you want to return here.
• The guide charge will be free for groups of 8 or more persons. You can speak with the narrator at the ticket counter to learn more about the historical significance of Tan Ky.
• A souvenir shop is located at the end of the house. You can consider buying some items for your family members and friends.