Why are buildings so narrow in Vietnam?

Secondly, many houses and buildings in Vietnam seem seem to be very tall and narrow. The reason for this is the way people are/were taxed on property – by the width of the front of the building. These buidlings are reffered to as “tube houses” and often include courtyards partway through to improve air flow.

What is housing like in Vietnam?

City homes are often made with brick, wood and/or tile. A traditional northern Vietnamese house is built with mud or brick walls, a thatched or tile roof, and earthen or concrete floors. Large houses are set around a courtyards and are open-fronted with a sloping red-tile roof supported by heavy wooden pillars.

What style of housing is most prominent in Vietnam?

Stilt houses. Stilt houses can be found in every highland province in Vietnam. Suited to flood-prone plains and to steep mountain slopes, these houses remain popular among many of Vietnam’s 54 different ethnic groups.

What is a house called in Vietnam?

A Vietnamese stilt home is an abode, usually made of wood and thatched roofing, raised up on stilts several metres above the ground. These houses were originally made to withstand flooding, as the wet season affects every part of Vietnam and can be especially vicious in the countryside.

What is the tube house?

Tall and densely packed homes are very common in Vietnam. They are colloquially referred to as ‘tube houses’ because of their narrow tube-like shape. This is a stark difference from architecture in the countryside, where houses are wide with gardens on three sides of the building.

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Are there still villages in Vietnam?

Most foreign tourists come to Vietnam to experience the bustling vibes of big cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Danang. These are selectively the 10 most charming Vietnamese villages, each of which reflects the unique charms of different regions of the country.