Prince of Bac Lieu Historic Mansion & Offshore Wind Farm

Category: French Colonial Historic Mansion & Offshore Wind Energy Wonder | Location: 13 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 3 & Vinh Trach Dong, Bac Lieu City, Ca Mau Region

Located at 13 Dien Bien Phu Street in Bac Lieu City, the Prince of Bac Lieu Mansion was designed by a French architect and erected in 1919, standing as the most luxurious residence across all of Southern Vietnam during the colonial era. Virtually all building materials—cast iron, cement, polished tiles, and bronze fixtures—were shipped directly by cargo ships from Paris to Saigon. The glowing yellow two-story mansion showcases French Renaissance elegance, intrinsically tied to the legend of Tran Trinh Huy (Ba Huy), the famously flamboyant and fabulously wealthy "Prince of Bac Lieu". Stepping across the threshold reveals a lavish realm of antique extravagance preserved in mint condition: mother-of-pearl inlaid precious rosewood lounges, an intricately crafted imperial opium bed valued in the millions of dollars, vintage 1922 French automobiles, and relics of the very first privately owned airplane in Vietnamese history. The soaring plaster ceilings, European crystal chandeliers, and grand spiraling hardwood staircase eloquently narrate the aristocratic lifestyle of Mekong Delta plantation tycoons in the early 20th century. A short drive from the historic manor leads to the Bac Lieu Offshore Wind Farm along the coastline—the first and largest offshore wind energy project in Southeast Asia. Strolling along the sprawling pedestrian boardwalk stretching kilometers out into the open ocean, visitors can admire nearly 100 colossal white wind turbine towers soaring nearly 100 meters high, gracefully turning against the deep blue sky. The panoramic landscape resembles a contemporary European seaside vista, symbolizing Bac Lieu's dynamic embrace of green renewable energy.