Old House of Tan Ky : info and guided tour

Introduction to Old House of Tan Ky

Old House of Tan Ky is a heritage house located in Hoi An Ancient Town, at 101 Nguyễn Thái Học. It is one of the best-known historic homes in the old quarter, valued for its traditional architecture and for the trading atmosphere that shaped the city for centuries.

This house preserves the appearance of a typical merchant residence in Hoi An, with a wooden structure, narrow spaces and a layout designed for family life as well as commercial activity. Its architecture reflects the Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences often found in the city’s historic center.

Inside, visitors can admire refined decorative details, carved woodwork and an intimate courtyard that brings in light and ventilation. The site is especially famous for its excellent state of preservation and for the image it gives of Hoi An’s old urban houses, set within a remarkably harmonious architectural landscape.

The visit shows how a traditional house could serve at once as a home, a reception space and a place of business. In the old town, Old House of Tan Ky stands as a concrete testimony to everyday life and the craftsmanship that shaped Hoi An.

Discover Hoi An with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the history of the house, the function of its different spaces and the meaning of its architectural details. In Hoi An, it also helps place this heritage building within the wider story of the ancient town and its trading legacy.