{"id":518,"date":"2017-12-20T17:57:03","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T17:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=518"},"modified":"2018-05-03T21:50:49","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T21:50:49","slug":"why-exploring-vietnamese-architecture-is-a-lifechanging-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/why-exploring-vietnamese-architecture-is-a-lifechanging-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Exploring Vietnamese Architecture Is a Lifechanging Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

This holiday, we embarked on a journey around the globe to Vietnam where we learned about the nation\u2019s fusion of Asian-European cultures. This is incredibly evident in Vietnamese architecture, which can be easily broken down into four defining historical periods: ancient, French-colonial, new, and contemporary. Here were some of our favorite sights from the mountain town of <\/span>Da Lat, Vietnam, Hanoi, and beyond. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Ancient Temples<\/h1>\n

When you think about Vietnamese architecture, you’re probably picturing the ancient Hindu inspired and Buddhist temples nestled in the mountainsides.<\/p>\n

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MySon Hindu-inspired temple near Hoi An<\/p><\/div>\n

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“Purple City” The emperor’s residence in the Imperial City in Hue<\/p><\/div>\n

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Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist Temple in Hue<\/p><\/div>\n

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Monk’s house at Thien Mu in Hue<\/p><\/div>\n

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Exploring Vietnamese Architecture in\u00a0Dat – La, Vietnam<\/b><\/h1>\n

Known for its mist-covered, winding roads, and booming agricultural industry, Dat La used to be a mountain getaway for the French colonists and Vietnamese royalty, which informs its architectural contrast of ornate structures with cozy mountainous style. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Yum… Vietnamese Street Markets are a Food-Lovers Dream!<\/p><\/div>\n

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Because Vietnam is hilly and moist and its structures either stand out or are hidden amongst its dense forest landscape, the architecture has to be durable to withstand incredible conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Crazy House in Dat-La Vietnam<\/b><\/h1>\n

This massive residence, now an operational hotel with 10 rooms, is known colloquially as \u201cThe Crazy House.\u201d It truly lives up to its name and is one of the most amazing things you\u2019ll ever see. Built by Vietnamese architect, Dang Viet Nga, who trained in Moscow, cites Dali and Guadi as her primary influences for the building which exhibits a whimsical fairy tale style with very few right angles to be found. <\/span><\/p>\n