The charming town of Hoi An has consolidated a reputation as a significant tourist destination, attracting a steady stream of visitors from around the globe. For the discerning traveller seeking Hoi An hotels an attractive choice would be the Anantara Hoi An Resort. This appealing accommodation offers tastefully appointed interiors and attentive hospitality.
One of the principal attractions in Hoi An is the ancient residence of Tan Ky, which is considered to be of great cultural and historical importance. This intriguing old residence was built nearly two hundred years ago by a Vietnamese businessman. The present owner has intentionally retained the house’s interior layout and original furniture, making it a captivating place to visit. Here you will also find evidence of the mutually beneficial cultural and trade relationships which existed between the Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese in the latter part of the 17th century.
The much acclaimed Tan Ky House was constructed from typical local materials by accomplished artisans, and displays a number of Japanese and Chinese influences. The interior’s elegant and charming features give the residence a homely and inviting ambience. Much of the home’s appeal lies in the fact that its original features have been retained, with only minimal repairs implemented when deemed necessary.
You will find four main rooms within the house, each modest in size yet filled with attractive and valuable antiques, many of these being wooden. Each of the four principal rooms served a specific purpose; one served as a living room, another for entertaining merchants from China, the third was a bedroom and the last is a courtyard. Visitors may enter all of these chambers apart from the bedroom.
The distinctive combination of a number of architectural traditions is a significant aspect of the building. These include a Japanese style roof, typically Chinese curved beams and a Vietnamese crosshatch. These features make the house a delight to visit.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
