Around 10km southwest of Da Nang, the Phong Nam ancient village is located in Phong Nam Village, Hoa Chau Commune, Hoa Vang District.

An ancient house at the Phong Nam Village

Phong Nam features unique characteristics of a Vietnamese traditional rural village, including cozy wooden houses surrounded by lush green paddy fields and beautiful bamboo, and the lifestyles of Vietnamese farmers.

Besides, there are numerous examples of old architecture such as pagodas, temples, communal houses, ancient houses, holy places, and houses of worship in the village. 

About 100 years ago, Phong Nam was a part of the former Phong Le Village which is known as the hometown of the talented Vietnamese general Ong Ich Khiem.

The former Phong Le Village originally consisted of two parts: one was Phong Nam, which now belongs to Hoa Vang District, and the other was Phong Bac, which now belongs to Cam Le District.

Although they are only separated by the Cau Do (Red Bridge) River, Phong Nam still retains the old world air of peace and tranquility of an ancient village, whilst Phong Bac has the characteristics of modern urbanisation and the bustle of city life.

Currently, the Phong Nam Village has a total of 17 ancient houses, and the most typical are the houses of the families of Mr Le Duc Duc, Mrs Ong Thi Mang and Mr Tran Ngoc Duat.

In addition to over 100-year-old ancient houses, visitors to the Phong Nam Village will have the opportunity to enjoy peaceful atmosphere, the soothing sounds of nature, and the refreshing scent from young rice leaves. Also, they can listen to the sounds of the splashing waters of the village’s romantic river.

The Phong Nam Village is truly a great place for you to escape the rat race, and look for a little peace and quiet in your daily life.

By GIA HUY - Translated by MAI DUNG