Baoquocte.vn. Dien Bien province not only attracts tourists by historical relics associated with the resounding Dien Bien Phu Victory of our nation, but is also a place where the quintessence of the Northwest region converges with majestic nature, unique culture and fresh climate.
Dien Bien is a mountainous province in the Northwest of Vietnam, with diverse terrain of hills and rivers. With the beauty of its unique historical and cultural heritage, Dien Bien promises to be an ideal destination for tourists who love to explore and experience.
Below are some destinations that tourists should not miss when visiting this historic land.
A1 Hill Relic
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| Hill A1 seen from above. (Source: Dien Bien TV) |
Hill A1 belongs to the Dien Bien Phu Battlefield relic complex, one of the famous historical relics in Dien Bien, built in 1952 with the purpose of storing important documents, equipment and military supplies. In 1954, this was one of the important fighting locations in the Dien Bien Phu battle, considered the "throat" protecting the central area.
Located in the East of the Dien Bien Phu stronghold, Hill A1 is the most important high point in the system of 5 eastern hills protecting the center of Muong Thanh. Here, the enemy deployed many troops, strong firepower, and solid fortifications.
The battle at Hill A1 was very fierce, lasting 39 days and nights, more than 2,000 of our officers and soldiers sacrificed heroically. On the top of Hill A1, there are still traces of the explosive crater created by 960kg of explosives.
To this day, Hill A1 remains intact with its tunnel system, defensive platforms, water pumping stations and other structures. Visitors can explore and learn about this historic war, while enjoying the beautiful scenery from the top of the hill.
Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum
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| Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum - a place to honor the historical value of the victory that resounded throughout 5 continents and shook the world (Source: VOV) |
The Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum began construction in October 2012 on a 22,000m² plot of land and officially opened on May 5, 2014 after nearly 2 years of construction. Here, visitors will be able to admire artifacts, images, documents and simulation models of the fierce historical war at Dien Bien Phu, from the decisive battles to the lives of soldiers during the difficult days.
The museum is designed in the shape of a truncated cone, the exterior is decorated like an ancient soldier's helmet. The structure of the museum includes a basement and an above-ground floor.
The basement is mainly a space for reception, learning and cultural activities. The ground floor contains permanent exhibitions on the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
In particular, when visiting the museum, visitors will admire the Panorama painting of Dien Bien Phu Campaign - a product evaluated by the art community as one of the 10 largest paintings in the world on the theme of war, recreating the entire 56-day and night Campaign that "shocked the world".
The content of the painting is divided into 4 stages: The whole people go to battle; The majestic prelude; The historic confrontation and The triumphant song to celebrate the victory. All images and events are strung together and seamlessly connected according to the development of the Campaign, giving viewers a complete, intuitive and vivid view.
Pha Din Pass
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| In the minds of local people, the pass is associated with the legend of the horse race up Pha Din slope. (Source: Internet) |
Pha Din Pass is known as one of the Four Great Passes of the Northwest and is also a destination not to be missed when traveling to Dien Bien. When coming here, you need to prepare yourself mentally to enjoy the excitement of conquering the winding roads.
The name "Pha Din" in Thai means "the intersection of heaven and earth", symbolizing the beautiful landscape here. Pha Din Pass is located about 100km from Dien Bien Phu city and is on the border between Dien Bien and Son La provinces.
Legend has it that this place was marked as the dividing point between Dien Bien and Son La. At that time, people and horses from the two provinces started the race at the same time. Both sides were evenly matched, and it was difficult to determine the winner. In the end, Lai Chau's horses were faster, so Pha Din Pass in Dien Bien was longer.
Pha Din Pass is considered a work of art of nature with adventurous bends at an altitude of over 1,000m. From a distance, the pass looks like a rope connecting the mountain peaks and hillsides in a wonderful way.
A Pa Chai
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| Mountains on top of A Pa Chai. (Source: VOV) |
For tourists who are passionate about backpacking and adventurous mountain climbing, A Pa Chai is a tourist destination in Dien Bien that cannot be missed. Nestled in the highlands of Muong Nhe district, A Pa Chai is known for its picturesque terraced fields, creating a breathtaking landscape. It is also famous for the 0 milestone - the westernmost point of the country at coordinates 22°23'53″N 102°8'51″E.
Moreover, A Pa Chai is also one of the two Indochina crossroads, the meeting place of three countries Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Therefore, there is a funny story that is always told by the locals to tourists who come here to visit and sightsee that, when standing here, if a rooster crows, all three countries on the Indochina peninsula can hear it.
Tourists come to A Pa Chai not only to admire the natural beauty but also to explore the unique culture of the indigenous peoples. The traditional cultures of the Mong, Thai, and H'Mong ethnic groups here will captivate people with their closeness and richness.
With its wild natural beauty and unique culture, A Pa Chai Dien Bien is an ideal destination for those who wish to seek new experiences and relaxation amidst the peaceful space of the mountainous Northwest of Vietnam.
Tua Chua Stone Plateau
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| The magnificent Tua Chua stone plateau appears. (Source: Vietnamnet) |
Tua Chua Stone Plateau is famous for the wild and majestic beauty of the giant rocks stretching here. With an altitude of about 1,200m above sea level, Tua Chua Stone Plateau gives visitors the feeling of being lost in another world, where the space is open and peaceful.
Tua Chua is a place blessed by nature with diverse landscapes from mountain forest ecosystems to rivers and streams. In particular, visitors have the opportunity to explore strange rocks, formed millions of years ago by the weathering of wind and water, creating unique and impressive paintings.
Not only a place to relax and admire the natural beauty, Tua Chua stone plateau is also a place to preserve many historical and cultural values of Dien Bien. Ancient relics, ancient pagodas and unique folk stories will enrich the travel experience of visitors.
Muong Nhe Nature Reserve
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| The forests in Muong Nhe Nature Reserve are well protected. A corner of the photo taken from Chung Chai commune, which is the buffer zone of the Reserve. |
Unlike the A Pa Chai range, the road to Muong Nhe is not too difficult to travel. From Muong Cha town, you just need to follow the road to the border - Muong Cha - Si Pha Phin to reach this reserve. Up to now, the reserve has a total area of nearly 310,262 hectares, about 118,000 hectares of primeval forest, covered by many rare forest trees.
When you come here, looking down from above, you will feel this Dien Bien tourist destination like a beautiful watercolor painting. You will see the brilliant green colors mixed with the yellow of wild sunflowers. On the way to the top of the mountain, you will admire different species of trees with extremely diverse sizes, big, small, big, small.
According to research, the reserve has about 37 rare animal species such as sun bears, tigers, leopards, red wolves, pangolins... This place also owns more than 308 plant species of high scientific value, including more than 68 rare medicinal herbs.
If Dien Bien in the past was known as a revolutionary stronghold, associated with a victory that "resounded throughout the five continents and shook the world", then Dien Bien today is the intersection of revolutionary spirit, historical and cultural traditions with modernity and dynamism in the integration period. More than 60 years after the historic Dien Bien Phu Victory, Dien Bien is striving to develop, overcoming the difficulties of a mountainous border province and gradually changing in many aspects, in which the tourism industry promises to be developed commensurate with its potential.
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