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Crazy House (Hang Nga Guesthouse), Da Lat

Organic tree-like concrete towers, twisting walkways and sculpted roofs of the Crazy House above Da Lat rooftops
Photo: Michael Karavanov, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Ticket
80,000 VND — 1.4 m and taller
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Hours
Daily 8:30–18:00
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Children
1.2–1.4 m: 30,000 VND; under 1.2 m free
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Address
3 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, Da Lat — 1.8 km from Lam Vien Square
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Coordinates
11.93472, 108.43064YesGo MapGoogleApple
Staying overnight
Animal-themed rooms: Tiger, Bear, Kangaroo, Eagle and more
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Walkways
Narrow, steep, with low railings — hold children's hands
Payment
Cash in VND at the ticket desk; rooms booked on the website
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Key facts

80,000 VNDa ticket for visitors 1.4 m and taller; 1.2–1.4 m pay 30,000, under is free
Sourceofficial Crazy House website (crazyhouse.vn), "Tham quan" page (08.11.2026)
8:30–18:00daily visiting hours
Sourceofficial Crazy House website
1990architect Dang Viet Nga began building the house in February; work has continued ever since
2 sourcesofficial Crazy House websiteEnglish Wikipedia
Gaudíthe architect cites Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí as an inspiration
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
5 storeysthe height of the main concrete "banyan", with branch-like walkways above the roof
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
10–11 roomsanimal-themed guest rooms: the website says 11, Wikipedia 10
2 sourcesofficial Crazy House websiteEnglish Wikipedia
No blueprintslocal craftsmen build from the architect's paintings rather than plans
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
≈ 1.8 kmfrom Lam Vien Square by Xuan Huong Lake — a 20–25 minute walk or 5 minutes by taxi
3 sourcesWikidataOpenStreetMapOSRM route

Crazy House ticket price and opening hours

According to the official website, the price depends on height: 80,000 VND for 1.4 m and over, 30,000 VND for 1.2–1.4 m, and free under 1.2 m. It's open daily, 8:30–18:00. Buy at the gate or in advance online; older guides quote 50,000–60,000 VND, which no longer applies.

If you'd like to stay rather than just look, rooms are booked separately through the Crazy House website. Bring cash in dong for the ticket desk.

What is the Crazy House?

The Crazy House is the popular name for Hang Nga Guesthouse (Biệt thự Hằng Nga) in Da Lat — a tree-house fantasy by architect Dang Viet Nga. Instead of straight walls there are concrete banyan trunks, branch walkways, caves, mushrooms, spider webs and animal figures. The architect cites Antoni Gaudí as an inspiration, and her idea is to bring people back to nature.

Construction began in February 1990 and still isn't finished: there are no blueprints, and local craftsmen build from her paintings. It's both a working guesthouse with themed rooms and a ticketed sight — tourists wander through by day, while guests sleep in the animal rooms.

What to see

  • The main "tree" — a five-storey concrete banyan with irregular windows and branches growing over the roof.
  • The branch walkways, which climb to the very top for views over Da Lat's rooftops.
  • The themed rooms — Tiger, Bear, Kangaroo, Eagle, Ant, Bamboo and Honeymoon; you can peek into the empty ones.
  • The "spider-web garden" café, for a break.
  • The 3D underwater world — rooms painted as an ocean full of sea creatures.
  • New wings — the house keeps growing, with something new most years.

How to get to the Crazy House

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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  1. From Lam Vien Square by Xuan Huong Lake it's about 1.8 km west — a 20–25 minute walk or 5 minutes by Grab or taxi. Search for "Crazy House" or "Biệt thự Hằng Nga".
  2. On foot, head uphill from the lake through the centre to Huỳnh Thúc Kháng street; the house is at number 3.
  3. From Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) it's about 30 km — 40 minutes by taxi or airport shuttle into town.
  4. Buy your ticket at the gate and follow the signs: the garden first, then the main tree and the walkways up.
  5. Bao Dai's Summer Palace and the pink Domaine de Marie church are nearby, easy to add to the same walk.

How long do you need, and when to go?

About an hour is enough to climb the walkways, peek into the rooms and sit in the garden; up to an hour and a half if you like taking photos.

Come at the 8:30 opening or late afternoon. Midday, especially at weekends and holidays, brings queues on the narrow walkways. The steps are slippery in the rain, so in the wet season (roughly May to October) pick a dry morning.

Is the Crazy House worth visiting?

Yes: it's the most unusual building in Da Lat, central and cheap. Kids love scrambling along the branches, adults the rooftop views and the strange architecture.

The YesGo take: it's more a fairy-tale playground than a museum, and midday crowds spoil it. Staying the night is fun once, but the rooms are basic — no TV or gadgets, which is part of the concept. If heights bother you, stick to the garden and lower levels.

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Xuan Huong Lake431 hFree33 min walk
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Crazy Houseyou are here371 h80,000 VND; under 1.2 m free—
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Central Da Lat on foot

The Crazy House in the morning, then a walk to Xuan Huong Lake and Da Lat railway station, and the flower park in the afternoon. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Crazy Houseyou are here1 h · 80,000 VND; under 1.2 m free
  2. 33 min walk from the previous stopXuan Huong Lake1 h · Free
  3. 15 min walk from the previous stopDa Lat Railway Station45 min · 50,000 VND; train extra
  4. 19 min walk from the previous stopDa Lat Flower Park1 h · 40,000–100,000 VND

4 places · about 4 h 52 min with walks · 67 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • The best shot is from the top walkway, framed by the branches and Da Lat's rooftops.
  • Skip the flip-flops: the steps are steep and uneven.
  • If it's busy, start with the far wings and save the main tree for last.
  • A night in an animal room is memorable, but book ahead — there are only about ten.
  • Afterwards, walk down to Xuan Huong Lake — 20–25 minutes through the centre.

Questions

How much is the Crazy House entrance fee?

80,000 VND for visitors 1.4 m and taller, 30,000 VND for 1.2–1.4 m, and free under 1.2 m.

What are the Crazy House opening hours?

Daily, 8:30–18:00.

Can you stay at the Crazy House?

Yes — it's a working guesthouse with animal-themed rooms, booked through the official website.

Where is the Crazy House in Da Lat?

At 3 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, about 1.8 km west of Lam Vien Square and Xuan Huong Lake.

How do I get to the Crazy House?

From the centre, it's a 20–25 minute walk or a 5-minute Grab. Search for "Crazy House".

Who built the Crazy House?

Architect Dang Viet Nga. Construction began in 1990 and is still ongoing.

How long do you need at the Crazy House?

About an hour, or an hour and a half if you want to take photos at leisure.

Is the Crazy House good for kids?

Yes, kids love it, but the walkways are narrow and steep — hold their hands. Children under 1.2 m go free.

Is the Crazy House worth visiting?

Yes — it's Da Lat's most unusual building and cheap. Come at opening, as the walkways get crowded later.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Official Crazy House website (crazyhouse.vn) — "Tham quan" and "Giới thiệu" pages (08.11.2026): prices by height, hours, start of construction, rooms, garden, 3D rooms
  • English Wikipedia — Hằng Nga Guesthouse: architecture, Gaudí influence, height, building from paintings, rooms
  • Wikidata Q1171693 — coordinates; OpenStreetMap and OSRM route — distance from Lam Vien Square
  • YesGo general facts for Vietnam — cash and Grab
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 08.11.2026 ·
How we checkedPrices (80,000 / 30,000 VND, free under 1.2 m) and the 8:30–18:00 hours are from the official crazyhouse.vn website on 08.11.2026. Guides quote other prices (50,000–60,000 VND) and hours (until 18:30 or 19:00), which are out of date and not used. The February 1990 start is from the official website; English Wikipedia says the house opened to the public in 1990. Room count: the website says 11, Wikipedia 10; we show 10–11. The Gaudí influence, height and building-from-paintings details are from English Wikipedia. The walkway warning is YesGo's own judgement. Distance is from an OSRM route.

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