Quan Thang Ancient House

This guide to Quan Thang Ancient House in Hoi An centers on the Chinese sea captain who built it and the family that has lived inside it for over three centuries. It follows how his Chinese-style design was actually carved by Vietnamese craftsmen from the nearby village of Kim Bong, and points out the ceramic shards pressed into the courtyard walls, made from broken shipping cargo. Along the way it touches on a family recipe still guarded inside these same wooden rooms. Look closely at the joinery in the front hall before you move toward the courtyard.