After seeing the Japanese covered bridge, we walked around the corner to see the old Tan Ky house. This house was built 200 years ago and is still intact, and has housed 7 generations of the same family. The first floor is open to visitors.
This is the view coming through the front. The overexposed portion in the lower left corner is a central courtyard which is a feature of all classic Vietnamese houses. The courtyard provided light and ventilation.
A shot of the courtyard.
This tour guide was giving her tour in German. They had guides that spoke many languages, and when you entered the house, they first asked what language you spoke, and grouped you together so you could share the guide.
OK, back out of the house and walking around, we found our way to the market area...
Who's this sweaty guy buying some mangosteen?
Produce and assorted trinkets are sold on the exterior of the market.
Meats are sold on the inside - with no refrigeration - however, I am to understand that most of the meat sold was probably slaughtered that morning and brought directly to the market, limiting the spoilage. Also sold on the inside are legumes and other assorted pantry items, not pictured.
There is also a prepared food stall section for people to eat a meal. We didn't bother because, while there are a lot of vendors, they all looked like they were selling things prepared in a central kitchen somewhere... each booth was practically identical to each other - and each one hawked you as you walked by.
Back on the outside of the market, a shot of another fruit vendor... there were quite a few:
Mangoes, dragon fruit, rambutan and mangosteen
