Admiring nearly 150-year-old house in Can Tho

Tuesday, 01/10/2019 16:40
Along with Cai Rang floating market, Ninh Kieu wharf and Bang Lang stork garden, Tay Do land is also famous for Binh Thuy ancient house on Bui Huu Nghia street, the southern city of Can Tho.

The ancient house has unique architecture and preserves many cultural and living features of the Southern region.

It was originally the house of the Duong family, originated from Dong Thap, and fled to Binh Thuy, Can Tho to create a career. The house was built by Mr. Duong Chan Ky in 1870 (the third generation of the Duong family). The construction took about 20 years to complete.

It is located on Bui Huu Nghia street, Binh Thuy precinct, Binh Thuy district, Can Tho city. The house is a harmonious combination between Eastern and Western culture, creating the ancient and modern beauty.

The stairs to the main room

Typical characteristics of Southern people are decorated in the house. Many over-100-year objects have been preserved

A set of round tables and chairs with a fancy style

Antique furniture set from China’s Yunnan province

The ceiling is decorated with intricate patterns and ancient chandeliers from the 19th century


There are many antique and extremely precious interior decorations in the house

With a unique architecture and a long history, the house attracts a lot of people and tourists. (Photos by Pham Cuong)

Compiled by BTA

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