<strong>Vietnam's Crazy House: </strong>Also known as Hang Nga Guesthouse, Vietnam's Crazy House is located in Dalat, a relaxed mountain resort town.
Vietnam's Crazy House: Also known as Hang Nga Guesthouse, Vietnam's Crazy House is located in Dalat, a relaxed mountain resort town.
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<strong>A fantastical vision brought to life: </strong>The artist behind the structure, 79-year-old Dang Viet Nga, says it's the ultimate expression of her imagination. <br />
A fantastical vision brought to life: The artist behind the structure, 79-year-old Dang Viet Nga, says it's the ultimate expression of her imagination.
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<strong>Avant-garde maze: </strong>Standing in stark contrast from Dalat's French colonial villas, this avant-garde guesthouse is a maze of spiral staircases and sculptural bedrooms.
Avant-garde maze: Standing in stark contrast from Dalat's French colonial villas, this avant-garde guesthouse is a maze of spiral staircases and sculptural bedrooms.
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<strong>Inspired by nature: </strong>The Crazy House has 10 guest rooms, each named after an animal or plant.
Inspired by nature: The Crazy House has 10 guest rooms, each named after an animal or plant.
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<strong>Expressionist architecture:</strong> The house is made up of organic forms that are designed to mirror natural elements, like mushrooms, shells, caves and spiderwebs.
Expressionist architecture: The house is made up of organic forms that are designed to mirror natural elements, like mushrooms, shells, caves and spiderwebs.
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<strong>No blueprints required:</strong> In February of 1990, Dang drew up plans for Crazy House. Instead of blueprints, she created a series of paintings to communicate her fantastical vision.
No blueprints required: In February of 1990, Dang drew up plans for Crazy House. Instead of blueprints, she created a series of paintings to communicate her fantastical vision.
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<strong>Fairytale vibe: </strong>An elevated main house, which looks like it belongs in Hansel and Gretel, sits in the center of an open courtyard, surrounded by four enormous tree houses.
Fairytale vibe: An elevated main house, which looks like it belongs in Hansel and Gretel, sits in the center of an open courtyard, surrounded by four enormous tree houses.
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<strong>Open for tours:</strong> In addition to staying in one of Crazy House's guest rooms, visitors can also tour the Dalat attraction for a fee. Though there's no restaurant, visitors can purchase drinks and snacks from a vendor in the garden.
Open for tours: In addition to staying in one of Crazy House's guest rooms, visitors can also tour the Dalat attraction for a fee. Though there's no restaurant, visitors can purchase drinks and snacks from a vendor in the garden.
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