Bưu Dien Cau Da (Bao Dai Villa)
Historic site
A cluster of five French villas built in 1923 on Canh Long hill overlooking Nha Trang Bay, associated with King Bao Dai and Empress Nam Phuong, recognized as a heritage site and reopened to visitors in 2026.
Details
Cau Da Royal Villa, commonly known as Bao Dai Palace, is a cluster of five villas named Xương Rồng, Bông Sứ, Bông Giấy, Phượng Vĩ, and Cây Bàng, built by the French in 1923 on Cảnh Long Hill in the Cầu Đá area, overlooking Nha Trang Bay.
From 1940 to 1945, King Bao Dai and Queen Nam Phuong often visited and stayed here, hence the villa cluster was named Bao Dai Palace. In October 1995, the site was recognized as a historical-cultural relic and scenic spot. After years of restoration, the site reopened to visitors in April 2026.
Location
Opening hours
Opens 08:00
Closes 16:30
Highlights
- A cluster of five French villas built in 1923 on a hill by the sea
- Associated with Emperor Bao Dai and Empress Nam Phuong in the 1940s
- Heritage site ranked in 1995, reopened to visitors in 2026
Updated 24/06/2026