Phung Hung Old House Hoi An 2026: Tickets & History

Phung Hung Old House (Nhà cổ Phùng Hưng) is a two-storey merchant house built in 1780 at 4 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, a few steps from the Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An Ancient Town, Da Nang. Still lived in by the eighth generation of the founding family, it is famous for its forest of about 80 wooden columns and mixed Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese design. Entry uses one coupon of the 120,000 VND old-town ticket.

Status (checked October 2026): open daily as normal during daytime hours. As a family home it may close briefly for private events, and the street can flood in October–November. The house is now in Hoi An Ward, Da Nang city, after the July 2025 merger of Quang Nam into Da Nang.

Why Phung Hung Old House is worth seeing:

More than 240 years old: built in 1780 by a Vietnamese merchant during Hoi An’s trading peak.
Eight generations: descendants still live here and look after the house.
A forest of columns: about 80 carved wooden pillars hold up the spacious interior.
Three architectural traditions: Vietnamese beams, a Japanese-style layered roof frame and Chinese shutters and balcony.
Clever flood design: a trapdoor in the upper floor was used to lift goods away from rising water.

Phung Hung Old House at a Glance

Vietnamese name	Nhà cổ Phùng Hưng
Address	4 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An Ward, Da Nang
Distance	About 50 metres west of the Japanese Covered Bridge; about 30 km from central Da Nang
Built	1780, by a Vietnamese merchant family
Known for	About 80 wooden columns, upstairs altars, flood trapdoor, balcony and shutters
Recognition	National relic (1993); part of the UNESCO Hoi An Ancient Town World Heritage Site (1999)
Opening hours	Daily during daytime (from about 8:00); hours can vary
Entrance fee	One coupon of the Hoi An Ancient Town ticket (120,000 VND for foreigners, 5 sites)
Time needed	15–30 minutes
Best time	Morning, right after the Japanese Covered Bridge
Nearby	Japanese Covered Bridge, Japanese Culture House, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House
Find it	Google Maps · Official ticket information · UNESCO

Is Phung Hung Old House Worth Visiting?

Yes, it is one of the two best merchant houses in Hoi An, and the easiest to combine with the bridge. It is larger and airier than Tan Ky Old House, so it feels less cramped when groups arrive, and the upstairs floor gives a rare look at an ancestral altar room.

Best for: visitors who want to see a real merchant home, architecture fans, families.
Skip if: you have already used your coupons on Tan Ky and other houses and prefer temples or museums.
Short on time: cross the Japanese Covered Bridge, step into Phung Hung for 15 minutes, then head down Tran Phu Street.

History of Phung Hung Old House

A Vietnamese merchant built the house in 1780, when Hoi An was one of the busiest ports in Southeast Asia. The family traded cinnamon, pepper, salt, silk, porcelain and glassware, using the ground floor as a shop and warehouse. The name Phung Hung expresses a wish for a prosperous family and thriving business.

The house has survived floods, wars and the town’s long decline, passing down through eight generations. It was recognised as a national relic in 1993 and is one of the monuments protected within the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town.

Architecture of Phung Hung Old House

Phung Hung is a showcase of how Hoi An builders mixed traditions:

Vietnamese: a timber frame of horizontal and vertical beams resting on about 80 wooden columns, all set on stone bases to resist damp.
Japanese: a layered “stacked beam” roof structure over the central space, letting in light and air.
Chinese: wooden shutters, yin-yang tiled roofs and a second-floor veranda with a curved ceiling carved with carp.
The “four-sided” roof: the reception area has a higher roof that spreads out on four sides for ventilation.

Wooden interior of Phung Hung Old House, Hoi An — The interior is supported by around 80 ironwood columns. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

What to See at Phung Hung Old House

1. The column hall

Step inside and look up: the ground floor is a hall of dark carved columns and beams, with display tables and old furniture. It is one of the most atmospheric interiors in town.

2. The flood trapdoor

Look for the square trapdoor in the ceiling. During floods the family hauled goods and furniture upstairs through it, a reminder that the Thu Bon River regularly enters the old town.

3. The upstairs altar room

The upper floor holds the family’s ancestral altar and an altar to Thien Hau, the sea goddess who protected merchants and sailors.

4. The balcony and shutters

A wooden railing runs around the upper floor, and the front veranda has wooden shutters and a carved ceiling. From here you look down on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street.

5. Handicrafts

Family members may display and sell small handicrafts and souvenirs; browsing is optional.

Phung Hung Old House Tickets and Opening Hours (2026)

Item	Price / hours	Notes
Hoi An Ancient Town ticket (foreigners)	120,000 VND	Phung Hung counts as one of the 3 “heritage site” choices
Hoi An Ancient Town ticket (Vietnamese)	80,000 VND	Smaller selection of sites
Opening hours	Daily, daytime (from about 8:00)	May close briefly for family events or high water

Buy the ticket at an old-town booth before you go in. Ticket rules are set by the Hoi An heritage authorities; check the official tourism information page for updates.

Etiquette at Phung Hung Old House

It is a private home with family altars: dress modestly and keep your voice down.
Take the steep wooden stairs carefully and do not lean on old railings.
No flash photography near the altars; ask before photographing residents.

How to Get to Phung Hung Old House

From	How	Time
Japanese Covered Bridge	Cross the bridge westwards; the house is just beyond it	1 minute
Hoi An Market	Walk west along Tran Phu Street and through the bridge	About 10 minutes
Hotels near the old town	Walk or bicycle	5–15 minutes
Da Nang	Car, taxi or Grab to the old-town edge, then walk	40–50 minutes

See our Hoi An transport guide for details.

Best Time to Visit Phung Hung Old House

When	What to expect
Morning (8:00–9:30)	Quiet, soft light through the shutters
Midday	Tour groups, but the large interior absorbs them better than smaller houses
February–April	Best season in Hoi An
October–November	Flood season; check before you go

Local Expert Tips for Phung Hung Old House

These tips come from years of arranging Hoi An tours for international travellers.

Visit Phung Hung straight after the bridge, before the groups that follow the same route.
Go upstairs: many visitors miss the altar room and balcony.
Pair it with Tan Ky to compare a narrow tube house with a wide two-storey home.
Walk on to Thanh Ha Pottery Village by bicycle along the river road west of the bridge.
More advice in our Hoi An travel tips.

Phung Hung Old House vs Tan Ky Old House

Feature	Phung Hung Old House	Tan Ky Old House
Built	1780	Over 200 years ago (exact date unknown)
Layout	Wide, two storeys, upstairs altar room and balcony	Long and narrow, from street to river
Highlights	About 80 columns, flood trapdoor	Fine carvings, courtyard, flood marks
Location	Next to the Japanese Covered Bridge	101 Nguyen Thai Hoc, near the river

Our view: Phung Hung is more spacious and convenient; Tan Ky Old House has more refined carving. Both are worth a coupon.

Nearby Attractions

Japanese Covered Bridge: right next door.
Cantonese Assembly Hall: 2–3 minutes’ walk east.
Tan Ky Old House: the old town’s most famous merchant home.
Fujian Assembly Hall: the grandest Chinese hall.
Hoi An Ancient Town: full guide to tickets and sights.

Sightseeing in Hoi An for First-Time Visitors: Where Phung Hung Old House Fits

Phung Hung is the natural second stop of a morning walk that starts at the bridge and runs east along Tran Phu Street to the market. In the afternoon, cycle to Tra Que or An Bang Beach, then return for dinner; our Hoi An food guide lists where to eat.

Plan your trip with our Hoi An travel guide and Hoi An tours. Contact Vietnam Tour Expert Team for a free custom itinerary.