Phuoc Tich ancient village, about 35 km north of Hue City, is located on the bank of the O Lau River, which separates Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Tri province.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 600-year-old village of Phuoc Tich in central Thua Thien Hue Province has lost half its natural beauty according to locals, and the rest is under threat from road and dyke works.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The communal house in Viet Nam is traditionally the soul of the community, thus thoughtful preservation of these old houses is essential to keeping traditional cultural values alive and well.

If the ancient village of Duong Lam (Hanoi) is a symbol of architecture of the northern plains, the ancient village of Phuoc Tich (Thua Thien-Hue) is the symbol of architecture of the central region.