Ong Kiet Ancient House

Ong Kiet Ancient House is a well-preserved traditional house in Dong Hoa Hiep Village, Cai Be District, Dong Thap Province, in the Mekong Delta. Built in 1838, it is over 180 years old and is a notable example of southern Vietnamese residential architecture combining Hue royal house style with Mekong Delta features. The house is recognized for its wooden structure, antique furnishings and cultural value within the Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village.

Visitors can expect a traditional three-compartment wooden house set within a fruit orchard along the Mekong Delta waterways. The house features 108 pillars made of precious wood, intricately carved beams, antique furniture, altars, and ceramic collections. The interior is arranged in traditional southern style with open spaces and wooden partitions. Surroundings include gardens, canals and the quiet rural setting of Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village. Guided explanations by the resident family are typically available.

Built in 1838 during the Nguyen Dynasty by Mr. Tran Van Kiet, the house has been preserved by his descendants for seven generations. It represents the prosperity of Mekong Delta landowners in the 19th century and retains original wooden structure and layout, reflecting historical building techniques and lifestyle of the southern region.

The house is a typical example of traditional Mekong Delta folk architecture and is part of Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village, recognized as a cultural heritage village. It showcases southern Vietnamese family worship customs, wood carving craftsmanship, and the integration of residential architecture with orchard and riverine environment.