Cong Tu Bac Lieu House

Cong Tu Bac Lieu House is a French colonial mansion located at 13 Dien Bien Phu Street in Bac Lieu City, Ca Mau Province, Vietnam. Built in 1919 by wealthy landowner Tran Trach, it was the residence of his son Tran Trinh Huy, known as the Prince of Bac Lieu. Notable for its Western architecture, imported materials and preserved interiors, the house now operates as a museum showcasing the lifestyle of southern Vietnam's elite in the early 20th century.

Visitors can explore a two-storey French colonial mansion with white facade, symmetrical design and European furnishings. Inside are preserved rooms with antique furniture, chandeliers, and personal artifacts of the Tran family. The ground floor displays living and dining areas, while the upper floor shows bedrooms and memorabilia. The surrounding garden and courtyard offer photo opportunities. Guided tours explain the architecture and history of the Prince of Bac Lieu.

Built in 1919 by Tran Trach, one of the wealthiest landowners in the Mekong Delta during the French colonial period. Designed by a French architect with materials imported from France, it became famous as the home of his son Tran Trinh Huy (1900-1973), known as Cong Tu Bac Lieu (Prince of Bac Lieu), renowned for his wealth and extravagant lifestyle. The house reflects the prosperity of southern Vietnamese landowning elite in the early 20th century and is now preserved as a provincial historic relic.

The mansion is a cultural symbol of Bac Lieu and the Mekong Delta, illustrating French colonial influence on Vietnamese architecture and the lifestyle of the southern elite. It is associated with folklore and stories about the Prince of Bac Lieu, a well-known figure in southern Vietnamese popular culture, and serves as an educational site about local history and heritage.