Binh Thuy ancient house, the most beautiful house over a hundred years old in Tay Do

Not only known for Cai Rang floating market or Ninh Kieu wharf, Can Tho is also famous for Binh Thuy church, an old house imbued with Western culture and used as a backdrop in many famous movies.

Where is Binh Thuy ancient house?

Only about 10km from the center of Can Tho city, Binh Thuy ancient house is located at 142/144 Bui Huu Nghia, Binh Thuy, Can Tho. Although Can Tho has more than 70 old houses, Binh Thuy ancient house is always known as “the most beautiful old house in Tay Do”.

Binh Thuy ancient house, a famous tourist destination of Can Tho. – Photo: Quyendowtothesoul

The construction history of the ancient house

Binh Thuy ancient house was built in 1870 and owned by the Duong family here. The owner of the old house was Mr. Duong Chan Ky, a famous and wealthy merchant at that time.

It is known that a lot of materials of this Binh Thuy house are imported from France. Besides, he is also a person with high aesthetic sense and always likes to learn new things of the prevailing Western trend, especially in the field of architecture.

Many precious tree varieties in Binh Thuy ancient house. Photo: @hao_ng_.

In addition, according to the experience of the ancients, the floor of this Binh Thuy house is spread with a layer of salt 10cm thick, so the house is very cool. Therefore, Binh Thuy ancient house is a harmonious combination between European architecture and the culture and habits of the people of the Mekong Delta.

In 1980, the 5th generation of the Duong family, Mr. Duong Van Ngon, brought many ornamental plants such as precious orchids to the garden at Binh Thuy ancient house, forming the whole of the present old house.

Unique architecture of Binh Thuy ancient house

The total area of ​​the old house is estimated at about 6000m2 in the east-west direction, the foundation of the house is built about 1m higher than the garden yard. Unlike many traditional houses in the West, Binh Thuy ancient house “breaks” the rule of 3 rooms and was built into 5 rooms in all.

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The first time you visit Binh Thuy ancient house, you will surely be impressed with the bow-shaped stairs to connect from the yard to the main house. Going up the stairs through the facade to the house, there are also a series of windows to ensure ventilation for the old house. The entire pillar of Binh Thuy ancient house is made of iron, the furniture and the layout of the rooms are paid special attention by the owner to ensure the law of symmetry. In addition, the entire floor tiles of Binh Thuy ancient house were shipped from France to help the house have European architectural style.

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However, the worshiping area is still maintained by the owner of the house with a bold Asian layout. As a result, the overall house is still very close to the life of the people of the South. It is thanks to this combination that the architecture of the house is quite unique and clearly shows the sophisticated and “extroverted” aesthetic of the owner.

Rich treasures of antiquities and orchid gardens of great value

The Duong family in Binh Thuy, Can Tho is always famous for its luxury and wealth. Binh Thuy ancient house is also the place to store and display many antiques of great value such as: a set of marble tables and chairs from Yunnan, China; French salon set from Louis 15; celadon vase up to 1m2 high; cup and cup of tea and wine from the Ming – Thanh dynasties…

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In addition, Binh Thuy ancient house is also famous near and far when planting many precious orchids and cacti. In particular, here is famous for the Mexican Kim dragon tree with “age” up to 40 years old.

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Thanks to its special historical and architectural value, Binh Thuy ancient house has been recognized as a “national art relic” and has been chosen by many films as the main backdrop such as: beautiful Tay Do, alluvial roads…

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