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 🙂

Built in 1780, this old house is still inhabited by the 8th generation of the original family's descendants. Showcases old furnishings, wooden carvings, and displays of traditional life and trade.

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.

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!

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 is an old building with furniture and plaques that are over 100 years old. But it's in bad maintenance . And the staff sold all kinds of souvenirs, which made people feel a little disappointed. These ancient buildings and furniture can be better protected.

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.

This was by far the worst of all the historic properties I visited in the Old Town. No effort put into making the house welcoming for visitors and just an excuse for multiple vendors to try and sell you more crap.