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The Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House is always among the first ancient structures and holds great allure in the Sa Dec area, offering tourists fascinating insights into culture and history. It not only stands out with its unique East-West architectural style but also is renowned for the cross-border love story between French writer Marguerite Duras and the wealthy Vietnamese-Chinese gentleman Huynh Thuy Le. All of these elements make it an essential destination when visiting Sa Dec.
If you're planning a trip to Dong Thap province soon, this is definitely a must-visit destination on your list. For more useful information and unforgettable experiences, check out Mytour's tips for your trip in the article below.
The Huynh Gia Ancient House is over 125 years old. @Mia.vn
Introduction to the Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House
Located at 225A Nguyen Hue Street, Ward 4, Sa Dec City, this structure was built in 1895 by Mr. Huynh Cam Thuan - One of the prominent wealthy individuals of that era in Sa Dec. While the Huynh Gia mansion previously impressed with its Southern architectural style, by 1917 it had been renovated in a fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese, and French styles.
Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House
In 2008, this site was recognized as a Provincial-level Historical Monument and by 2009, it was granted National-level Historical Monument status. Currently, the mansion is directly managed by Dong Thap Tourism Joint Stock Company and welcomes a large number of visitors each year to admire its unique architecture. To visit, you need to pay an entrance fee of 30,000 VND per person.
The famous Sa Dec ancient house boasts impressive beauty. @Mia.vn
Guide on how to get to the ancient house in Dong Thap
Transportation to Dong Thap
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Currently, Dong Thap area does not have an airport, so travelers need to buy plane tickets to Saigon. After landing at Tan Son Nhat airport, simply take a taxi to Dong Thap province. Here are some flight routes you can consider booking:
Once you've reached the area and landed at Tan Son Nhat airport, you can choose airport shuttle services to your hotel, or go directly to the bus station to buy tickets to Dong Thap. Additionally, travelers can opt for taxis or motorbike taxis depending on their preference.
Airplanes are a convenient mode of transportation for travelers. @baochinhphu.vn
Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House
Currently, bus tickets from Saigon to Dong Thap range from 80,000 VND to 350,000 VND. You can choose from various bus companies such as Thien Thien Huong, Hue Nghia, Hiep Thanh, etc., to make your trip fast and cost-effective.
Guidance on reaching the ancient house
Located approximately 2.2km from Sa Dec city, travelers won't need much time to get to Huynh Gia mansion. Starting from the city center -> QL80 -> Turn left onto Nguyen Tat Thanh Street -> Turn right onto Nguyen Van Phoi Street -> Continue onto An Duong Vuong Street -> Turn left onto Hung Vuong Street -> Turn right onto Ly Thuong Kiet Street and go to the end of the road, then turn left to find your destination.
The route to the ancient house is easy for travelers to find. @Mia.vn
Quality hotels near the ancient house
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Exploring Huynh Thuy Le ancient house
Admiring the unique architecture of the ancient house
One of the prominent highlights that adds to the allure of this ancient structure is its fascinating blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Western architectural styles. Upon stepping into the space, you'll notice the presence of precious woods used for the house's frame, pillars, and traditional decorative motifs. This creates an overall captivating and impressive impression for anyone visiting.
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Huynh Gia ancient house boasts spacious and airy surroundings. @Mia.vn
However, the characteristic 3-compartment architecture of Southern Vietnam is still preserved, along with the traditional curved red tile roof. Inside the space, the structure is adorned with typical Chinese-style gold lacquer. The walls of the building are painted in bright yellow tones, combined with ancient dark brown wooden details, creating ancient and solemn highlights for a structure over 125 years old.
Especially, in the central hall, you can see the altar of Quan Cong placed solemnly in the middle, symbolizing the power and prosperity of a large family. For the floor part, it is designed to be sunk down, based on the ancient belief that money will flow into the house and not be lost in the future.
The architecture of the ancient house features an impressive blend of diverse styles. @vnexpress.net
Listen to the love story behind this ancient structure
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Later on, Huynh Thuy Le followed the arrangement from the family and married a Chinese-origin girl. By 1984, the novel 'The Lover' was born, creating a huge sensation worldwide and even adapted into a movie. Consequently, this love story became well-known, prompting many to visit the ancient house where the writer Marguerite Duras once resided to learn more.
Explore the melancholic love story behind the ancient house. @vnexpress.net
Check out the unique space of the ancient house
With its distinctive and unique architectural beauty, the Huynh Gia mansion always fascinates tourists with its ancient charm, mixed with a hint of sadness. Due to its unique beauty, this place attracts many tourists for check-ins, capturing wonderful moments for their journey. However, visitors should seek permission from the management board of the site before taking photos to avoid violating the original regulations, which could affect the sightseeing experience.
Huynh Gia ancient house is an unmissable check-in spot. @Mia.vn
The Huynh Thuy Le ancient house
There are several important points to remember when visiting the ancient house.
The Huynh Thuy Le ancient house
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