Stunning Architecture！A Secret Base Travelers Crave

Written by: Xiao Lü Hai

Many people fall in love with solo travel after trying it—actually, everyone dreams of having their own secret base. You might have once imagined having an underground hideout in your room or a little corner known only to you at school. But who would have thought that on this crowded Earth, there are still several mysterious buildings that are practically the ideal hidden spots?

This monastery in Georgia, the Katskhi Pillar Monastery, is so awe-inspiring that you can't help but salute it upon seeing it. The monastery sits atop a natural stone pillar 131 feet high—absolutely breathtaking. In fact, a monk once lived here years ago, but had to leave because the structure became irreparable. If you want to visit this so-called "monastery closest to heaven," you can actually apply for entry.

A small cabin stands right in the middle of the Drina River, creating a serene scene set against the surrounding landscape. Many wonder how this cabin was built. In fact, it was constructed 45 years ago by a group of students. Surprisingly, even as the river rose over time, the cabin has never been submerged, attracting many swimmers to come and take a look.

This bizarre-looking house, as if it could only appear in sci-fi movies like Harry Potter, is located in the mountains of northern Portugal. Known as the Stone House, it’s said to have been inspired by the cartoon "The Flintstones." Not only does it resemble the Flintstones’ home, but visitors can also experience what primitive life might have been like—as there's no electricity, only candles (though it’s now a small museum).

One island, one house—could this be the dream home for Hong Kongers? The house on Eldey Island (Elidaey island) in Iceland is the only building on the small isle. No convenience stores, no subway rides—life on the island is almost entirely peaceful and secluded. It’s said that people used to live there, but they gradually left. Long-term living might be difficult, but as a secret base, it gets full marks.

Treehouses nestled in forests are easy to find online—with hundreds of examples—but this egg-shaped treehouse stands out for its unique design. It was built by Canadian engineer Joel Allen. Building a treehouse is much harder than constructing on flat ground, as just finding the right location and suitable trees can take months. However, since the treehouse isn’t accessible via regular routes, it has truly become the architect’s private little haven.

Without that glass window, you’d hardly notice there’s a house there. This stone house in Namibia, in southwestern Africa, looks as though it blends into the background, with a natural camouflage-like appearance. Parts of it are built from massive granite boulders.

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