Class 1 ancient house - Mr. Ha Van Vinh's house, a city-level ranked relic, located within the ancient village relic site in Duong Lam

Mr. Ha Van Vinh's ancient house is located in He hamlet, Duong Lam residential group, Son Tay ward, Hanoi City, and is a typical traditional architectural work of Duong Lam ancient village. Built in 1853 and ranked as a Class 1 ancient house, the house carries many distinctive cultural, architectural and folk artistic values.

It is not merely a residence; the house also clearly reflects the lifestyle of an old Northern Vietnamese peasant family with a self-sufficient production model. Through daily activities as well as festivals and Tet, the importance attached to ancestor worship is evident, while the spirit of hospitality is also expressed – a distinctive beauty of Vietnamese rural culture.

In terms of architecture, the house is organized in a connected spatial layout in the shape of the character “Môn”, creating a closed yet still airy space. The main house is designed according to the “inner worship, outer guest” style, with the interior space used for worship and the exterior for daily activities and receiving guests. The wooden structural system is planed smooth and firmly joined, combined with finely carved decorative details, contributing to the harmonious and durable beauty of the work.

Currently, Mr. Ha Van Vinh's ancient house is still preserved by the family and used as a place for ancestor worship and the organization of traditional rituals such as death anniversaries, Lunar New Year, and Thanh Minh… This is not only a space for spiritual activities but also a place that preserves cultural values across many generations.

With its outstanding values, the house was recognized by the People's Committee of Ha Tay province (now part of Hanoi) as a city-level ranked relic under Decision No. 1223/QD-UBND dated May 13, 2008. Today, it is an attractive tourist site, contributing to enriching domestic and international visitors' journey of exploring Duong Lam ancient village.