The Old House of Phung Hung

Stopped off here as it was recommended by tours and Google. However, it's just an old house that has been converted into shops, and they are just trying to sell you things -which is all too common in the town. The house itself was nice to look around, but it can be done in around 2 minutes, if you look up information online - be around 5 minutes. I'd give this a miss and go to see the assembly halls, much more history and nicely decorated too 🙂

When you're in Hoi An, you shouldn't miss this old house right next to the Japanese Bridge and the Hoi An Book Shop. It was probably built in the early 1800s, and its most unique feature is the two-story covered atrium, which might have been influenced by Japanese design. You can buy a ticket to go inside and check out the whole place.

Phung Hung ancient house was included in the last part of Monkey Mountain – Marble Mountains – Coconut Jungle – Hoi An City Full-day tour, wherein our tour guide walked us through the old town , JApanese and chinese influenced towns. Wonderfully maintained, and gives a sneak peak at the history and past.

It’s not a historical visit. It’s only a shop where they pretend everything is local made by the family. Every item was found all across the country. Don’t waste your time and money. Extremely dissapointed. You basically pay the entrance for a shop.

My first negative experience as a tourist in Vietnam; not massively negative but leaving an unpleasant feeling. We were not made to feel welcome - indeed one member of staff was talking to the woman showing us table cloths, looking at my wife and I not in a friendly way, while laughing. Enough to activate my paranoid fantasies, which is not a good feeling to associate with a place.

A Special Experience at Phung Hung Ancient House I had the opportunity to visit Phung Hung Ancient House on the exact day they held their Lunar New Year offering ceremony. This is one of the most beautiful and historically significant ancient houses in Hoi An, preserving many traditional architectural and cultural elements. What made my visit special was witnessing the family's New Year ritual. The air was filled with the delicate scent of agarwood incense, its sacred smoke rising in accordance with Vietnamese customs. The atmosphere felt warm, serene, and deeply spiritual. Additionally, I learned about the house's history, its unique blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese architecture, and the fascinating stories of the Phung Hung family. It was a memorable experience that gave me a deeper appreciation of Hoi An’s cultural heritage. If you ever have the chance, I highly recommend visiting and immersing yourself in this special ambiance!

Pretty old house! We came there during a rain and we could enjoy the view from the balcony during night time!

No description on the history of the house. The setup is very haphazard and instead of focusing on highlighting the antiques in the house, there are strangely placed goods for sale. Unfortunate situation for a historic property.