Vietnamese households often display four well‑known feng shui figures. Each one is believed to influence a specific part of daily life, from finances to personal peace.

Pixiu (Ty Huu) is a popular feng shui figure associated with attracting and preserving wealth, often placed facing a door or window. The horned creature is usually carved from wood, stone, bronze or jade, sometimes with coins in its mouth.

The three-legged money toad (Thiem Thu) is linked to the God of Wealth, holds a gold coin, and should be positioned low and facing into the home. Made of bronze, stone or ceramic, it symbolizes money being drawn inside rather than flowing out.

Qilin (Ky Lan) symbolizes peace, good fortune and benefactors, and is commonly placed near the entrance or in the living room. This horned, scaled creature is traditionally crafted from bronze, stone or wood.

Dragon turtle (Long Quy) represents longevity, wisdom, and stability, suitable for living rooms or offices where concentration is needed. Its design combines a turtle’s shell with a dragon’s head, often cast in bronze or stone.

Feng shui tradition advises keeping figures clean, avoiding damp or dark areas, and not overcrowding a space.