Perched high in the hills of Hon Ba Mountain in the central province of Khanh Hoa, the modest wooden house of Alexandre Yersin offers a glimpse into a life devoted to science and exploration. Now recognized as part of a national historical site, the restored structure stands on the original foundations where Yersin once lived and worked.
Built in 1914 at an elevation of more than 1,500 meters and surrounded by cool air and dense forest, the house reflects the scientist’s preference for solitude and close contact with nature. Although the original building deteriorated over time, a careful reconstruction preserves its simple design.
Yersin, who arrived in Khanh Hoa in 1891, spent nearly half a century in Vietnam, producing dozens of scientific studies and contributing to medicine, agriculture, and exploration. His work, including the discovery of the plague bacterium, left a lasting legacy.
Today, visitors journey to Hon Ba not only for the landscape but also to trace the footsteps of a man who quietly shaped the region.
