Bảo Đại's Palace III

About this location

Bảo Đại's Palace III - European Neoclassical Architectural Mansion Located in Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Palace III (Bao Dai Palace) is a renowned royal villa architectural work, which once served as the residence and workplace of the last emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. The location possesses unique historical and cultural values along with a natural landscape complex meticulously planned on high hills. The architectural structure bears the distinct style of 1930s European neoclassicism, combining the progressive forms of the Art Deco movement with Western nostalgia. Visual highlights include a grand reception hall, original royal living quarters, and a system of long windows that capture full natural light. The combination of the rustic deep yellow tone of French architecture, antique wooden interiors, and the European floral park grounds creates a film set system rich in depth. Extending across pine hill strips surrounding the mansion, stone-paved walkways, and French-style gardens, the campus creates a distinct harmony between royal luxury and the characteristic misty scenery of the highlands. With its distinctive historical value and precious classical architectural morphology, the location is well-suited for consideration as a backdrop for period films, historical films, psychological-romantic feature films, TVCs, and artistic music video projects, subject to heritage management regulations and filming permit issuance. Source information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: VinWonders

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, disseminating anti-State propaganda, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, insulting celebrities and national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• Special attention is required when filming in Zone I protection areas of Special National Monuments in Lam Dong province, including Cat Tien archaeological site, Cat Tien National Park (the portion within Lam Dong province), and military, security, and national defense zones in accordance with specialized management regulations.
• Foreign film crews are required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese film establishments.

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