Centuries-old wooden house in Da Nang preserves ancient architecture
Sunday, March 09, 2025, 09:07 GMT+7
A jackfruit wooden house, located under the cool green canopy of Thai Lai Village in Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam, has stood for over 200 years, retaining its ancient architecture.
Tich Thien Duong House, built in a traditional Vietnamese architectural style, features three main living spaces, two rooms, and an ancient yin-yang tiled roof.
The house’s owner, 69-year-old Do Huu Minh, said it has been passed down through six generations, with him being the fourth.
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| Tich Thien Duong House in Thai Lai Village in Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
The structure is built with 36 large wooden pillars, rafters, and beams, all meticulously crafted by artisans from Kim Bong carpentry village in Hoi An City, located in neighboring Quang Nam Province.
Constructed from durable, termite-resistant jackfruit wood, the house has withstood the test of time for over two centuries.
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| Tich Thien Duong House in Thai Lai Village in Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
A prominent feature is a large horizontal plaque inscribed with the words “Tich Thien Duong” in the central public space, which advises future generations to accumulate virtue, perform good deeds, and live kindly.
Minh’s family has carefully preserved much of the house’s architecture and furniture to maintain its historical value.
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| Worship and living space at Tich Thien Duong House in Thai Lai Village, Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
The house has become a popular tourist attraction for those seeking ancient architecture.
“I feel a sense of peace when entering the house,” said visitor Nguyen Van Hung.
“Each roof tile, each brick, and each wooden pillar seems to tell a story from the past.”
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| Worship space at Tich Thien Duong House in Thai Lai Village, Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
The 4,000-square-meter garden surrounding the house is also a key draw, with many ancient trees offering shade.
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| Tich Thien Duong House is built with 36 large wooden pillars, rafters, and beams in Thai Lai Village in Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
The fragrant grapefruit trees at the front add to the peaceful ambiance, making visitors feel even more captivated by the space.
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| Tich Thien Duong House features yin-yang tiled roof in Thai Lai Village in Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
Minh has expanded the area, adding waiting spaces and guest rooms to better accommodate visitors wishing to explore the ancient house.
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| Tich Thien Duong House features yin-yang tiled roof in Thai Lai Village in Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
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| Tourists visit Tich Thien Duong House in Thai Lai Village in Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
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| A dragon-carved beam at Tich Thien Duong House in Thai Lai Village, Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
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| Tourists visit Tich Thien Duong House in Thai Lai Village in Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre |
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