Dien Bien Phu - A Destination Must Go In The Torthwestern Vietnam

Dien Bien province is located in the northwestern part of Vietnam, bordered by Lai Chau and Son La to the East and the South, China's Yunnan to the north, and Lao' Phongsaly to the west.

The name Dien Bien derives from a Sino-Vietnamese word which means  "stable frontier". Being a long history province which was inhabited since the 9th century, Dien Bien is proud of its natural scenery like Pa Thom cave as well as historical locations like Dien Bien Phu Vestige.

With many mountains stretching from north to west, south to east, Dien Bien's geographical features consist of forests, small plains, narrow valleys, and more. The largest area of the province is Muong Thanh Valley, where we can easily spot the daily activities of the ethnic people here at every corner on their way to markets in early mornings, or back to their villages.

About 9 kilometers from Noong Het village in the west of Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien district is Ban Phu Citadel built in the Le Dynasty - an  attractive destination which you must see on your Vietnam travel paths.

Besides that, the spectacular  PaThom Cave is located in Pa Thom village, also in the west of Dien Bien district.  Usually, the cave is called by the local people here as Tham Nang Lai, meaning "a cave which is full of fairies".  Apart from being a natural wonder, Pa Thom Cave is also a holy place in the belief of Dien Bien local people with several myths about love and loyalty, making the Cave a romantic place for travelers. 

Moreover, Dien Bien is also well known for a wide variety of vestiges due to the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu campaign, in the resistance war against French army. Typical examples of this are the underground hideout of French General De Castries which has been in good preservation, Hill A1 in Muong Thanh Ward, Doc Lap Hill, and Dien Bien Phu History Museum. All of the vestiges remind people in Vietnam as well as in the world of a fierce but proud battlefield in war time.

Dien Bien - a mountainous land with many famous delicous specialties, coming to Dien Bien, visitors will the opportunity to enjoy the specialties of this unique  mountainous area, it can satisfy even the most demanding visitors. Here, you can immense yourselves enjoying caterpillar fungus wine, bee wine, drying buffalo meat, drying beef, along with a wide range of special types of rice and sticky rice.

Let's refresh your journey by go to Dien Bien, a famous destination in the mountainous land in the northwestern part of Vietnam. With the interesting itinerary along with the amazing scene at here. It's certain that, you will have an awesome journey in Vietnam. 

 

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