Dien Bien Phu “Historical Battlefield”

Located in Muong Thanh ward in Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province, A1 Hill possesses three defense lines.
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Dien Bien City is located in Muong Thanh Valley which is approximately 20km long and 6km wide. this city is 35km from the Laos border and 474km to Hanoi.
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The Museum of Dien Bien Phu Victory lies opposite the cemetery of Vietnamese martyrs in Hill A1, the center of Dien Bien Phu City.
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Kho Mu Village in Dien Bien.
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Pa Khoang lake lies in the centre of ranges of mountains, in a place of beautiful natural sceneries. In spring, mist covers ranges of mountains and small houses which create a mysterious picture.
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The Black Thai Ethnic Minorities, one of 21 ethnic minority groups living in Dien Bien.
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Tuan Giao attracts a lot of ethnic minorities who still dress in the traditional way .
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Dien Bien Phu overview

Dien Bien Phu City belongs to Dien Dien Province, is a forest and mountainous city located in northern Vietnam, there are numerous ways to get there, including by bus, train, or plane to Dien Bien Phu (Dien Bien Phu airport). The city is located in the Muong Thanh Valley, about 35 kilometers from Laos and 474 kilometers from Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi.

Attractions in Dien Bien Phu?

1. Muong Thanh field, with an area of 4000ha, is the largest field in Vietnam’s northwest region. Muong Thanh field is quite attractive and stunning during the rice harvest.
2. Pa Khoang Lake and the various ethnic groups that live there, such as the Thai ethnic group and the Kho Mu ethnic group….you may also take a boat tour on Pa Khoang Lake to evaluate the unique nature of the northwest.
3. Dien Bien Phu Museum
4. Ta Sin Thang Market
5. Xa Nhe cave
6. Pa Thom cave
7. Pha Din pass
8. U Va hot spring
9. Hua Pe hot spring
10. Muong Lay town

Attractions near Dien Bien Phu

This province shares borders with Laos, therefore after visiting this city, take a bus to one of Laos’ most famous sites, such as Phongsaly, Pak Xeng, or one of the most famous sights in Laos, Pak Ou Cave.
Sapa is well-known in Vietnam for its magnificent mountainous landscape and the ethnic groups who dwell there.

What type of lodging in Dien Bien Phu?

You should spend two days and one night in this area to see all the highlights here, you can stay in one of the hotels in the center or with a local family in this place.
Staying at the homestay with the locals will be an interesting and unique experience for you because you will learn about the customs and habits of the various ethnic groups in this area. Staying among the locals allows you to try the traditional cuisine, which is really tasty in this hilly location.

Dien Bien Phu’s food specialties

Black Chicken in Tua Chua is one of the kinds of food that often appears in the traditional weddings of ethnic families.
Sticky Rice
Cham Cheo is one kind of sauce very very special
Buffalo meat (the locals will hang this meat nearby in their kitchens until it is ripened)…

How to travel to Dien Bien Phu?

You may get to the city by plane or bus. Although the airport is not large, it is highly convenient for catching domestic flights within Vietnam.

Although this city is located in northern and remote Vietnam, it is worthwhile for tourists to come here to learn about the customs and habits of the various ethnic groups, participate in the locals’ traditional festivals, enjoy the most special food that is only available in this area, to explore the most magnificent landscapes, and to take the most beautiful photos that have only appeared in this place…

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