Bao Dai Summer Palace

Bao Dai Summer Palace, also known as Palace III (Dinh 3), is a former royal residence on a pine-covered hill at 1 Trieu Viet Vuong Street in Da Lat, Lam Dong Province. Built between 1933 and 1938 for Emperor Bao Dai, the last emperor of Vietnam, the two-storey Art Deco villa served as his summer retreat and family home. Notable for its French colonial architecture, original furnishings, and landscaped gardens, it offers insight into royal life during the Nguyen dynasty.

Visitors can explore a two-storey Art Deco villa set in pine forest and landscaped gardens on a hill southeast of central Da Lat. Inside, restored rooms display original furniture, portraits, and personal items of Emperor Bao Dai and his family, including the office, library, dining room, and bedrooms. The grounds include flower gardens, pathways, and viewpoints over the surrounding hills. Guided tours and photo opportunities in royal costumes are commonly available.

Built between 1933 and 1938 by French architect Paul Veysseyre for Emperor Bao Dai, the last emperor of the Nguyen dynasty. It served as the emperor's summer residence and family home, and as a working retreat for official activities while in Da Lat. The villa reflects French colonial influence in the Central Highlands during the 1930s.

Represents the lifestyle of the last Vietnamese royal family and French colonial architectural heritage in Da Lat. The palace is preserved as a historic house museum displaying royal furnishings and cultural artifacts, illustrating the blend of Vietnamese royal tradition and European design in the early 20th century.