Bao Dai Villa

Bao Dai Villa is a historic French-colonial villa located on Vung Hill in Van Huong Ward, Do Son District, Hai Phong, Vietnam. Built in 1928 for the Governor General of French Indochina and later used as a summer residence by Emperor Bao Dai, the last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Perched on a hilltop surrounded by pine trees and gardens, it offers panoramic views of Do Son Beach and the sea and is preserved as a heritage tourist attraction.

Visitors can expect a well-preserved French-colonial villa set on a pine-covered hilltop with gardens and paved pathways. Inside, rooms display period furniture, photographs and artifacts related to Emperor Bao Dai. The villa offers panoramic views over Do Son coastline and beaches from its terrace and grounds. The surroundings are quiet and landscaped, suitable for sightseeing, photography and short walks around the hilltop complex.

Built in 1928 as a residence for the Governor General of French Indochina, the villa was later presented as a summer residence to Emperor Bao Dai, the last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. It served as a seasonal retreat for the emperor and his family and reflects the French colonial architectural influence in northern Vietnam during the early 20th century.

The villa is a notable example of French-colonial heritage in Hai Phong and is associated with the Nguyen Dynasty's last emperor. It is preserved as a cultural and heritage attraction illustrating early 20th-century villa architecture, lifestyle of the period, and the coastal resort history of Do Son.