About Dien Bien
With resounding historical images, Dien Bien Phu has entered the hearts of Vietnamese people and the whole world as a great symbol of sacrifice and victory.
In 1954, the Dien Bien Phu Campaign marked an important milestone in the resistance war against the French colonialists, opening the future of independence and freedom for the Vietnamese people.
Once in the hearts of the people and history, Dien Bien Phu is not only a campaign, but also the name of a bustling city to the throne, attracting tourists every year by its natural beauty and cultural soul. profoundly.
Geographical location of Dien Bien
Dien Bien Phu is located in Dien Bien province, located in the center of the province.
This is a strategic location, where the West and South borders Dien Bien District, the North borders Muong Cha District, and the East borders Dien Bien Dong District and Muong Ang District. Previously, before 1954, this area belonged to Dien Bien district of Lai Chau province.
Moving to Dien Bien Phu
Transport
To get to Dien Bien Phu, visitors have many flexible means of transportation. You can choose from passenger cars, motorbikes, cars, and even planes. With the roads being upgraded and expanded, moving to Dien Bien Phu is getting easier and safer.
How to travel by bus?
If you want to relax comfortably during the journey, a bus is a good choice. From the center of Hanoi, you can choose the route via Thang Long Boulevard and National Highway 6 or go through Hoa Binh and Son La.
Ticket prices usually range from 300,000 VND to 380,000 VND and provide amenities such as wifi, bed, entertainment TV.
Self-driving motorbike or car
If you want to experience the feeling of freedom and enjoy the natural scenery, driving a motorbike or car by yourself is the right choice. However, this requires you to have long-distance driving experience and be careful on the dangerous pass.
Traveling by plane
Dien Bien Phu also has its own airport, allowing you to fly directly from Hai Phong and Hanoi. However Continuing from the previous section, we will continue to explore the famous tourist attractions in Dien Bien Phu:
Muong Thanh Bridge
This iron bridge is located at Be Van Dan street, Ta Leng ward, Dien Bien Phu city. Muong Thanh Bridge is an important historical relic and also a special symbol of the city. Built in 1952 by the French, this bridge experienced the events of the war and has become an indispensable part of the memories of people and visitors to Dien Bien Phu.
Pa Khoang relic site
Pa Khoang is a Hmong village located about 8km from the center of Dien Bien Phu city.
This is one of the tourist destinations in the Northern mountainous region that is worth a visit. Here, you have the opportunity to learn about the traditional culture, customs and habits of the Mong people.
You can experience their daily life, visit the traditional stilt houses and learn about how to make traditional Hmong crafts.
Getting to Dien Bien Phu by plane, bus, motorbike or car are popular means of exploring this city and its surrounding famous tourist attractions. The weather in Dien Bien Phu is quite cool and pleasant, especially from December to March next year.
During this period, you have this time, you can experience the cold, beautiful climate and suitable for visiting tourist attractions.
Tourist attractions, Dien Bien Phu
In addition to the mentioned tourist attractions, Dien Bien Phu also has many other activities and experiences for you to explore:
1. **Muong Phieng Ban Festival**: This is a traditional festival of the Muong people, taking place every year in January of the lunar calendar (equivalent to about February and March of the solar calendar). This festival is imbued with national culture and features activities such as dancing, singing, dancing, and folk games.
2. **Pu Nhu Waterfall**: Located about 17km from the center of Dien Bien Phu city, Pu Nhu waterfall is a great destination for wildlife lovers. The waterfall has a height of about 20m and is surrounded by green natural landscape, creating a majestic picture.
3. **Tua Chua Market**: This is a traditional Thai market located in Tua Chua commune, about 30km from Dien Bien Phu. The market takes place on the 7th, 17th and 27th of every lunar month. This is a place where you can visit and experience the shopping space, chat with locals and try unique dishes.
4. **Visit Ethnic Villages**: You can visit the villages of Thai, Hmong and other ethnic groups in Vietnam.
in the Dien Bien area. This is your chance to learn about the diverse lives and cultures of these peoples.
When visiting Dien Bien Phu, please pay attention to respect and observe the local cultural rules, preserve the environment and natural landscape, as well as comply with the local tourism regulations.
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