Photos: Get lost in Southeast Asia’s largest palace of Vietnamese tycoon
The palace is located in the northern province of Ninh Binh. It took three years and a half to complete the construction.
Both the entrance and the buildings boast magnificent beauty with many intricate patterns. The palace consists of 3 buildings, 2 smaller of which are dedicated to two sons and the larger one is the residence of parents as well as common space. The main palace is estimated as high as an 18-story building, with a floor area of up to 15,000 square meters.
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| The entrance to the castle. Photo: Nhato |
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| Two small palaces are dedicated to two sons. Photo: Nhato |
There are two entrances leading to the castle's reception hall which are as wide and splendid as ones of high-end hotels. The entire ceiling is wooden and the chandeliers are inlaid with gold. In addition, the columns and domes are also meticulously carved.
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| The main hall to the castle. Photo: Nhato |
Entering the inside, many people will definitely feel like they are getting lost in the European palaces thanks to the typical architecture, colors, and dome systems. The four sides of the dome are designed in the shape of Russia's emblem, above are countless oil paintings of the Renaissance period. Besides, all motifs are plated with 24k gold.
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| Photo: Nhato |
Stairs are made from large red wooden blocks and elaborately carved.
The palace is also equipped with five elevators.
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| The interior architecture is as magnificent as the castles in Europe. Photo: Nhato |
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| The working room. Photo: Nhato |
The magnate’s working room looks extremely impressive with chandeliers imported from Iran and a set of gold-inlaid tables and chairs, “emanating” power and riches.
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| Photo: Nhato |
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| The living room has dozens of gold-plated chairs. Photo: Nhato |
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| Photo: Nhato |
Particularly, the palace has nearly 20 bedrooms which are all splendid and lavish. Besides, it has a library, movie theater, karaoke room, etc.
Tycoon Do Van Tien is the owner of the Thanh Thang Group which was established in 2005 and operates in the field of exploiting and processing construction materials.
Thanh Thang is among the groups that earn the highest turnover in the cement industry in Vietnam.
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