Bao Dai's Palace, often described by the people of Buon Ma Thuot ( Dak Lak ) as a "miniature forest" in the heart of the city, is a cool, quiet place for tourists to visit.
The Bảo Đại Palace historical site, located in Tân Tiến Ward, in the city center, is a unique architectural masterpiece and the only place in Buôn Ma Thuột that still preserves many ancient trees, including centuries-old native trees. According to many documents, before 1905, this was the grounds of the Maison Lefévre restaurant.
An aerial view of the Bao Dai Palace.
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The Bảo Đại Palace was built on a 6.5-hectare plot of land, comprising a residence and an elephant stable for the zookeeper. The residence itself was constructed on a flat, rectangular plot of land covering more than 2,100 square meters.
Over the years, moss has covered the walls and roof tiles, giving them an ancient beauty.
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Upon arriving here, visitors will experience the feeling of being lost in a tropical forest with fresh air, surrounded by tall, ancient trees. In addition, the Bảo Đại King's building preserves many images and tools of the Ê Đê people, such as rice wine jars, mortars and pestles, and baskets, creating a space that blends traditional and modern culture.
Portrait of King Bảo Đại and Queen Nam Phương
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The building is designed with modern architecture and has two floors; the upper floor houses living areas, bedrooms, meeting rooms, and reception rooms; the lower floor contains a kitchen area with a smoke extraction system and a modern-style dining table.
The kitchen in Bao Dai's Palace
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During the period from 1949 to 1954, Emperor Bảo Đại, in his capacity as Head of State of Vietnam, often came here to rest, have fun, and hunt wild animals at the beginning of the rainy season. Many commemorative paintings depicting his hunting trips are displayed within the Bảo Đại Palace.
The building's grounds are covered with lush greenery.
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Equipment and trophies from King Bao Dai's hunting trips are displayed in the house.
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In the period after 1975, this place served as the first headquarters of the Dak Lak Provincial Party Committee and was repurposed as a guesthouse to welcome high-ranking officials and leaders of the Party and State whenever they visited or worked in the province.
A display corner showcasing old circulating currency.
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The traditional brocade fashion show was held under the shade of a century-old camphor tree in the grounds of the Bao Dai Palace.
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This tranquil, culturally rich space, surrounded by greenery, is a popular destination for many tourist groups during their trip to Buon Ma Thuot City.
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On January 26, 1999, the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) issued a decision classifying No. 4 Nguyen Du as a historical relic. On February 28, 2023, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a decision renaming it the Bao Dai Palace historical relic.
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The Bao Dai Palace is not only a place that preserves historical and cultural values, but also a must-see destination for tourists visiting Buon Ma Thuot City, especially for those who love ancient and nostalgic beauty.
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