Dinh 3 Da Lat, also known as Bao Dai's Palace, is a luxurious mansion with a distinct European character, nestled amidst vast green pine forests. It's an attractive tourist destination for those who enjoy learning about history and immersing themselves in the romantic French atmosphere here.
Today, HDV Local would like to briefly share a few things you need to know about Bao Dai's Palace (Dinh 3), a luxurious mansion with a distinct European character, before visiting Bao Dai's Palace (Dinh 3) in Da Lat.
Introduction to Dinh 3 Da Lat
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Address |
01 Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Ward 4, Da Lat City, Lam Dong |
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Opening hours |
07:00 – 17:30 |
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Admission fee |
30,000 VND/person |
Directions to Bao Dai's Palace (Dinh 3)
Dinh 3 is located on a high hill at 01 Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Da Lat City (about 1.5 km south of the city center and approximately a 9-minute motorbike ride). Dinh 3 is considered one of the most popular tourist attractions in Da Lat, attracting a large number of visitors.
Dinh III is nestled amidst the Ai An forest on a hill that was part of Ernest Hébrard's Da Lat restoration project, donated to the governor-general's palace. The entire complex boasts a distinct European architectural style, notably with flower gardens both in front of and behind the mansion.
Directions to Dinh 3 Bao Dai from Da Lat Market:
- From Da Lat Market, head south on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. At the roundabout, turn left onto Nguyen Van Cu Street.
- Go straight, then turn left onto Ba Trieu Street. Continue straight to the end of Tran Phu Street, then turn right. At the roundabout, turn left onto Le Hong Phong Street.
- Continue straight along Le Hong Phong Street, then turn left onto Trieu Viet Vuong Street, and you will reach the entrance gate of Dinh 3 King Bao Dai.
Architecture of Dinh 3 Bao Dai
Dinh 3 in Da Lat features a modern European design and shares a similar structure with Dinh 1 and Dinh 2. Bao Dai's Palace (Dinh 3) has two floors:
Ground Floor: Working and Reception Area.
Used for meetings, receptions, and entertaining foreign guests and officials of the Imperial Court. The main entrance is moderately wide (about 4m), with a front hall leading to the ground floor, which houses the reception room and offices: to the right are King Bao Dai's room and the library; to the left are the reception area and other offices; further inside is the entertainment area.
It is worth noting that the arrangement of the palace's working rooms cleverly integrates interior and exterior architectural elements, connected by walkways and corridors made of iron frames. This creates a harmonious blend of architecture and nature.
Second Floor: Living area for King Bao Dai's family.
The entire second floor of the palace was used for private living, including the bedrooms of King Bao Dai, Empress Nam Phuong, Princesses and Prince Bao Long, Princess Phuong Mai, Princess Phuong Lien, and Prince Bao Thang.
In front of the emperor's bedroom is the beautiful Vong Nguyet Tower, where the king and empress would gaze at the moon. As Crown Prince Bao Long was chosen as the heir to the throne (around 1939), his room was entirely decorated in yellow.
What does Dinh 3 offer to attract visitors?
Visiting this famous Da Lat tourist destination, visitors will not only witness the lavish life of the last king of Vietnam's feudal dynasty but also have the opportunity to dress up as kings, queens, princes, princesses, etc., and then take memorable photos in the palace's costume area. It can be said that this costume area is very popular with tourists who enjoy dressing up as royalty.
Inside the Dinh 3 Da Lat tourist area, there are also quite a few services for taking photos with pigeons, elephants, horses, etc.
Notably, Dinh 3 also offers several dining options and souvenir shops with clear and transparent pricing.
When you come to Da Lat, make sure to visit Dinh 3 - Bao Dai's Palace to enjoy these exciting moments.
Notes for visiting Dinh 3
- Do not touch or sit on the objects here. This is to avoid damaging valuable artifacts.
- Avoid wearing wet shoes or sandals, as this can scratch the floor. Especially when it's cold.
This has been the introduction to tourist destination Bao Dai's Palace (Dinh 3). HDV Local hopes that this article will be helpful to you. We wish you a very enjoyable trip!