Initially, the house was named “Hang Nga guesthouse”, but was then changed to “Crazy House” as it grew to reflect its unusual exterior.
In some ways reflecting the romance and natural environment surrounding Da Lat city and inspired by architect Antoni Gaudi’s works, Dang Viet Nga designed the unique house located at No. 3 Huynh Thuc Khang street.
The original structure was built in 1990, covering an area of 2,000 square metres, “Crazy House” now has 10 rooms for guests to stay and is one of the must-see attractions for visitors to Da Lat, as highlighted in numerous travel guidebooks.
In 2009, the house was listed by the Chinese People’s Daily as one of the world’s ten most “bizarre” buildings.
See some photos of the impressive house:
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The entrance to the house |
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Entering the house feels like being lost in an old fairy-tale forest |
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Calabash room |
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Bear room |
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A panoramic view of the Central Highlands from the balcony |
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Architect Dang Viet Nga has received a PhD degree in Russia. She has been living in Da Lat since 1983 |
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“Crazy House” is constantly being improved and enlarged |