January
26.3°C ~ 79°F
4 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
Bach Dinh (White Palace)
A white French colonial villa on the slope of Big Mountain, once a summer residence and now a small museum.
- Location
- Vung Tau
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Entry fee
- 10,000 VND
- Best months
- Nov – Apr
Overview
Bach Dinh, or the White Palace, was built by the French in the early 1900s as a summer residence for the governor-general of Indochina. Later it was used by Vietnamese leaders, and today it houses a small museum.
The house sits on a slope with a view of the sea. The facade and gardens are the main attractions, and the interior shows ceramics and furniture from the period.
Highlights
- See the French colonial architecture and the white facade
- Look at the collection of ceramics and furniture
- Walk through the garden and gateways
- See the sea view from the terrace
Visitor information
| Opening hours | Daily, about 7:30 – 11:30 and 13:30 – 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | About 10,000 VND (under) |
| Time needed | 45 minutes |
| Best time of day | Morning |
| Good for | History lovers, architecture fans, photographers |
| Accessibility | Steps to the main floor; gardens are flat |
| Facilities | Gardens, toilets, small gift shop |
Prices and hours can change. Check the official source before you go.
Best time to visit
Weather in Vung Tau by month.
February
26.5°C ~ 80°F
1 day of rain
Crowds: Busy
March
27.4°C ~ 81°F
2 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
April
28.8°C ~ 84°F
7 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
May
28.9°C ~ 84°F
23 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
June
28.2°C ~ 83°F
26 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
July
27.6°C ~ 82°F
29 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
August
27.7°C ~ 82°F
28 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
September
27.3°C ~ 81°F
28 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
October
27.2°C ~ 81°F
25 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
November
27.2°C ~ 81°F
15 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
December
26.6°C ~ 80°F
8 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
How to get there
- From Vung Tau centre
Bach Dinh is on Tran Phu, the coastal road on the south-west side of the peninsula. It is about 10 minutes by taxi or Grab from the centre.
- Bach Dinh (White Palace)
Tips before you go
- Visit in the morning when it is cooler
- Check the lunch closing hours
- Photograph the outside and the garden
- Combine with the lighthouse and the Christ statue
Location
4 Tran Phu, Vung Tau
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FAQs
How much is the entry ticket?
It is very cheap, roughly a few thousand to 10,000 VND. Check at the counter.
What is inside?
The rooms hold ceramics and period furniture. It is not a large museum.
Is it worth visiting?
Yes if you like colonial architecture and have time in the city.