Type 1 ancient house, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, Son Tay ward, Hanoi city

Located in Sui hamlet, Duong Lam residential group, Son Tay ward, Hanoi city, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung's ancient house is one of the typical valuable houses in the Duong Lam ancient village relic complex. The house was built in the 17th century and was recognized as a type 1 ancient house; the house is a precious testament to the history of formation and development of Northern Delta villages as well as the continuity of traditional Vietnamese residential architecture through generations.

Over nearly four centuries of existence, the house still retains distinctive imprints of folk architecture and art. The exquisite carving details, harmonious architectural structure and traditional spatial arrangement demonstrate the talent and skill of ancient artisans. Each compartment and each architectural component not only met daily living needs but also reflected aesthetic concepts, economic conditions and lifestyle of Vietnamese families in the Northern Delta during historical periods.

Not only possessing architectural value, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung's ancient house is also a space preserving the beauty of cultural life and traditional customs. Currently, the house is still used by the family as a place of ancestor worship, maintaining important rituals such as death anniversaries, Lunar New Year, Thanh Minh Festival and other traditional occasions. This is not only a spiritual space but also a place for descendants to gather, preserve family traditions and educate generations about the moral principle of remembering the source when drinking water.

With outstanding historical, cultural and architectural values, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung's ancient house was ranked as a city-level relic by the People's Committee of Ha Tay Province (now Hanoi city) under Decision No. 1223/QD-UBND dated May 13, 2008.

Today, on the journey to explore Duong Lam ancient village, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung's ancient house is a tourist attraction that offers visitors the opportunity to learn more deeply about traditional residential architecture, folk carving art and living customs of ancient Vietnamese people. Visiting the house, visitors can not only admire an architectural work hundreds of years old but also feel the traditional family cultural space still being preserved in contemporary life. The house contributes to enriching heritage exploration experiences, helping visitors better understand the historical depth and enduring vitality of Duong Lam ancient village culture.