1. Overview of Bach Dinh Vung Tau

Location: 4 – 6 Tran Phu, Ward 1, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province

Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (daily)

Phone Number: 0254 3512 560

Entrance Fee: 15,000 VND / person

Parking Fee: 10,000 VND / motorbike and 30,000 VND – 50,000 VND / car

Tour Guide Fee (providing comprehensive information about Bach Dinh Vung Tau): ranges from 150,000 VND to 300,000 VND / per person

(Note: Entrance fees, parking fees, etc., may vary depending on operating conditions and visitor volume.)

Bach Dinh Vung Tau (French name: Villa Blanche) boasts a 19th-century European architectural style and is situated 10km from the center of Vung Tau City, on the slope of Big Mountain, overlooking Front Beach.

Former Emperor Thanh Thai of Vietnam was once imprisoned within Bach Dinh Vung Tau for about ten years before it was repurposed as a vacation spot for the Governor-General of French Indochina, Emperor Bao Dai, and subsequent Presidents of the Republic of Vietnam, with a construction period of approximately four years (from 1898 to 1902). Bach Dinh Vung Tau was officially recognized as a National Cultural and Historical Monument on August 4, 1992.

Bach Dinh Vung Tau stands out with its ancient beauty, exuding a sense of tradition with its white paint, which has aged gracefully over time. It offers picturesque views of the seaside city from above. You can easily access other famous tourist spots in Vung Tau from here.

Bach Dinh Vung Tau is secluded from the city center, situated in a prime location, so beautiful that you’ll marvel at the exquisite vision of the builders, facing the sea with a mountain backdrop. If you’re in Vung Tau, Bach Dinh must be on your bucket list.

2. How to Get to Bach Dinh Vung Tau

You can take various modes of transportation to reach Bach Dinh Vung Tau: Taxi, bus, motorbike taxi, or rent a motorbike yourself…

Estimated transportation costs from the city center:

• Taxi: Around 150,000 VND / trip
• Bus: 20,000 VND / one-way (there’s a bus every 30 – 45 minutes)
• Motorbike rental: 150,000 VND – 200,000 VND / day, depending on the type of bike

After purchasing your entrance ticket, you have two paths to enter the premises of Bach Dinh Vung Tau:

• The winding asphalt road shaded by tall trees is suitable for those driving cars or motorbikes.
• Walking under the ancient porcelain trees through 146 steps is ideal for those who enjoy photography and sightseeing.

3. Things to Note Before Planning Your Visit to Bach Dinh Vung Tau

Before planning your visit to Bach Dinh Vung Tau, make sure to note down the following tips:

• Vung Tau is beautiful all year round, but MIA.vn recommends visiting during the blooming milk flower season (around September – October) to fully capture the beauty of Bach Dinh Vung Tau.
• If you’re eager to learn about the mansion’s history, consider booking a tour guide. They’ll provide you with invaluable historical knowledge!
• Be mindful of maintaining cleanliness and preserving the surrounding landscape, as this place is not just a tourist spot but also holds many valuable historical artifacts.

4. Exploring the Historical Site of Bach Dinh Vung Tau

When visiting Bach Dinh Vung Tau, explore from the outside before delving deeper to capture every precious moment!

Key points not to miss when visiting Bach Dinh include:

• Outside Bach Dinh Vung Tau is a lush green natural landscape blending with the distant blue sea of Vung Tau.
• The first-floor courtyard is adorned with ancient decorative artifacts.
• The second floor is the main visiting area of Bach Dinh Vung Tau, boasting 8,000 artifacts, quite impressive, isn’t it?
• The third floor served as the resting place for the Governor-General of French Indochina, Emperor Bao Dai, and subsequent Presidents of the Republic of Vietnam.

4.1. Natural Landscape of Bach Dinh Vung Tau

Outside Bach Dinh Vung Tau, the natural area covers an expansive 6 hectares, boasting precious natural features such as ancient trees and porcelain flowers.

You’ll be treated to two romantic and captivating pathways leading up to Bach Dinh Vung Tau. Starting from the foot of Big Mountain, you can access the winding asphalt road amidst picturesque rows of ancient trees. Not to mention the 146-tier staircase enveloped in the intoxicating fragrance of porcelain flowers.

With just this, you’ll already have captured a piece of Vung Tau’s iconic mountain for your check-in collection! Countless “mind-blowing” moments can be created simply by a few out-of-sync steps or a gentle turn of the back at Bach Dinh Vung Tau.

4.2. Inside Bach Dinh Vung Tau

Bach Dinh Vung Tau is constructed on three floors, approximately 19m high, 28m long, and 15m wide, with dominant Greco-Roman architecture and vibrant red-tiled roofs. The basement serves as the cooking area, the first floor for receiving guests, and the second and third floors as resting places. The interior space is highly luxurious and exudes the classical elegance of pristine white.

With its unique European architectural style, the second and third floors of Bach Dinh Vung Tau feature numerous windows overlooking the Vung Tau Sea – a characteristic feature of this architectural style. These spaces offer both openness and ideal panoramic views of the surroundings.

On the walls of Bach Dinh Vung Tau, you can see decorative statues resembling the clever faces of Greek women, or elegant peacocks and gracefully swimming fish, intricately detailed and alluring.

Highlighting the interior of Bach Dinh Vung Tau are mostly antique objects with a noble style, such as a 170cm-long African elephant ivory pair, a Bạch điểu chầu phụng, a set of Three Gods of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity, a royal ceramic set inscribed with the Khai Dinh era dating back to 1921… and many other rare and precious ceramic creations.

4.3. Observation Deck

Exploring this historically rich and beautifully adorned “sanctuary” wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the best scenic spot of Bach Dinh Vung Tau – the Observation Deck. True to its name, the Observation Deck is where you can gaze over the vast Vung Tau Sea, Big Mountain, Small Mountain, Ngưu Islet, and Front Beach of Vung Tau…

Choose to visit Bach Dinh during the blooming milk flower season. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover a mesmerizing “carpet of flowers,” dubbed the most beautiful corner for Instagram-worthy shots that you won’t want to miss.

4.4. History Museum

As mentioned above, the impressive figure is a collection of 8,000 precious ancient ceramic artifacts dating back over 20,000 years. When observed with the naked eye, each pattern on the ceramics reveals its immense value.

In conclusion, Bach Dinh Vung Tau stands as a timeless emblem of historical grandeur and architectural marvel, captivating visitors with its rich heritage and breathtaking beauty. From its picturesque natural surroundings to its opulent interiors steeped in history, Bach Dinh offers an immersive journey into the past and a feast for the senses.

As highlighted by Vietnampeace.com, Bach Dinh Vung Tau continues to hold its allure, drawing travelers from far and wide to experience its charm firsthand. Whether you’re admiring the lush greenery outside, exploring the treasure trove of artifacts within, or marveling at the panoramic views from the observation deck, Bach Dinh promises unforgettable moments at every turn.

So, if you’re planning your next adventure or seeking a glimpse into Vietnam’s storied past, include Bach Dinh Vung Tau on your itinerary. It’s a destination where history comes to life, and memories are etched everywhere, ensuring an enriching and unforgettable travel experience.

Magnificent villa on Bach Dinh mountain – Vung Tau tourist destination (Photo: Collectibles)

A historical monument of Bach Dinh Vung Tau (Image: Collectibles)

Photos of Vung Tau White Palace (Photo: Collectibles)

The road to Bach Dinh under the valuable trees (Photo: Collectibles)

Walkway through 146 steps (Image: Collectibles)

Visiting White Palace in Vung Tau (Photo: Collectibles)

White House’s Corridor (Photo: Collectibles)

The architecture is still intact (Image: Sua Games)

Details outside Bach Dinh in Vung Tau (Photo: Collectibles)

The road to Bach Dinh Vung Tau (Photo: Collectibles)

Porcelain flower with red color (Photo: Collectibles)

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Cannon cannon (Photo: Collectibles)

Ceramics set in White Palace in Vung Tau (Photo: Collectibles)