Photos: Palace of Nguyen Dynasty’s last king re-opens after renovation

A palace where Vietnam’s last king Bao Dai lived from 1949-1955 in the resort city of Da Lat, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, was re-opened for tourists on September 19 after a year-long renovation.

The King 1 Palace, built in 1940 with classical European architecture, spans more than 18 hectares on a pine hill along Tran Quang Dieu street in Da Lat city.

The conservation and upgrades to the facility were implemented late since last year at a total cost of 700 billion VND (31.8 million USD).

Da Lat is home to three renowned palaces of the King, which holds both cultural and historical significance.

Dinh thự của vị vua cuối cùng triều Nguyễn tại Đà Lạt nay đã được trùng tu, sửa chữa và đón khách tham quan sau một năm đóng cửa.