Bao Dai Summer Palace

Emperor Bao Dai — Vietnam's last imperial ruler — used Da Lat as his highland retreat, and his summer palace is the most accessible of his three villas in the city. Built in 1933 in an Art Deco style softened with Vietnamese touches, the three-storey villa has been preserved almost exactly as Bao Dai left it: original furniture, hunting trophies on the walls, royal dining room, and the emperor's private study. It offers a rare glimpse into the life of the Nguyen dynasty's last emperor during the French colonial period.

Entry: 20,000 VND. Open daily 07:00–17:00. Located at 1 Trieu Viet Vuong Street, about 2 km from the city centre. Guides available on site; the audio tour is worth the extra cost.

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