Summer Palace 3, Dalat Vietnam: Mansion of King Bao Dai

Bao Dai Palace is a common noun of Vietnamese people used to refer to the mansions used by Bao Dai as a place to work and rest during his time as Emperor of Dai Nam and then as the Head of State of Vietnam. These villas all have a very harmonious French architecture, scattered in the scenic spots of Vietnam. Most of them are now used as tourist attractions.

Bao Dai Summer Palace

There are 3 palaces used by Bao Dai in Dalat City of Vietnam: Palace 1, Palace 2, and Palace 3. On this artice, we introduce to you Palace 3 - Bao Dai Summer Palace, also known as the National Palace. This is a mansion in Da Lat, used by Bao Dai from 1938 to 1954 as a summer getaway for his family and workplace during his time as Emperor of Dai Nam and then the Head of State of Vietnam.

Location: 1 Trieu Viet Vuong Rad, 4 Ward, Dalat, Vietnam
Opening Hours: Daily 7AM – 11AM and 1.30PM - 4PM
Best For: Family, Friends, Couple, Solo
Entrance Fee: VND 10,000/person/ticket
Distance to city center: 3.3km (2.1 mi)

History of Bao Dai Summer Palace 3:

Bao Dai Summer Palace was built from 1933 to 1937 under the dynasty of King Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam feudal court. The palace architecture was designed in the art deco style and lies in the middle of a pine forest near the Pasteur Institute. In the past, this villa was constructed as a retreating place King Bao Dai and his royal family members to escape the summer heat but after 1950, when the French colonial came back to Vietnam, the palace occupied a role as the office and house of the king. Today, tourists can find it on Trieu Viet Vuong St.

What to See in Bao Dai Palace, Dalat?

Visiting this 2 stories structure, travelers will have a chance to discover the living of the royal family through 25 rooms and its amenities. The ground floor is the working place of the king. It consists of the office room, the guest room and the reception room. Upstairs is the living space of the king and his family.

Bao Dai Mansion Dalat

The bedroom of the king also has a gorgeous balcony called the watching moon balcony where the king and the queen could appreciate the moonlight. Each of the room reflects the characteristics and status of the owner: the eldest son's room is painted yellow and considered luxurious at that time, the Queen's room can be easily identified with her feminine touch.

Bao Dai Palace 3

Inside the palace, there are many valuable items still preserved in good condition. They include several sculptures of royal family, the life-size white bust of Bao Dai himself and a smaller gold and brown bust of his father Khai Dinh, picture of Angkor Wat given to King Bao Dai by King Sihanouk of Cambodia and an engraved glass map of Vietnam, to name a few.

How To Get There - Bao Dai Mansion?

Bao Dai Summer’s Palace is well-known as one of the most famous attractions of the Da Lat. Visitors can easily get there by car, grab taxi or motorbike in just few minutes from Dalat central market. The opening time is from 7 to 11am and 1.30 to 4pm. The entry fee is US$1. There is an additional fee for bringing camera. Shoes must be removed at entrance door.

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