Baoquocte.vn. The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dien Bien province said that the 2024 national tourism year has the theme "Glory of Dien Bien Phu - Endless Experiences". This is a typical cultural - economic - social event of national scale, associated with the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory.
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| A section of Pha Din Pass, Dien Bien in spring when the forest is covered in white Bauhinia flowers. (Source: Vnxpress) |
National Tourism Year - Dien Bien 2024 will take place throughout the year with many outstanding activities.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dien Bien province informed that there will be an estimated 169 programs and events in response. Of these, 13 are national programs and events organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, ministries, departments and central agencies. Dien Bien province will organize 28 programs, events and activities; 128 events and activities will be organized by 33 provinces and centrally-run cities.
The highlight of the National Tourism Year - Dien Bien 2024 is the Opening Ceremony, associated with the organization of the 2024 Hoa Ban Festival, with the theme "Returning to the Hoa Ban Land" held on March 16 at 7-5 Square, Dien Bien Phu City. A special art program and high-altitude fireworks display will be held on the evening of May 6 at 7-5 Square, Dien Bien Phu City.
In addition, activities within the framework of the 2024 Ban Flower Festival include: "Shining Ban Flower Land" photo contest, performance of traditional ethnic costumes, Thai Xoe Art Festival and Mong Panpipe Art Festival, exhibition introducing local traditional culture; exchange activities, sports competitions.
Activities to display and introduce cultural and tourism products; highland cultural space.
Along with that, there are many highlight activities such as: The 70th Anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory held on the morning of May 7, 2024 at the Provincial Stadium; Northwest - Dien Bien Tourism Fair, National Food Festival 2024 held in August 2024 at 7-5 Square; Northwest - Dien Bien Industry and Trade Fair 2024 taking place in the second quarter of 2024; Closing Ceremony of "National Tourism Year - Dien Bien 2024" held in December 2024 in Dien Bien Phu city.
In response to the main events from mid-March 2024 to mid-May 2024, travel businesses have begun launching many tourism programs, exploring the landmarks of Dien Bien province and neighboring localities.
National airline Vietnam Airlines said that from March 6 to March 30, the airline will double the frequency of flights to Dien Bien to serve the National Tourism Year 2024.
Two round trips between Hanoi and Dien Bien departing daily from Hanoi at 13:05 and 14:05 and from Dien Bien at 14:40 and 15:40 are expected to become an effective bridge bringing tourists to explore the Northwest region.
Besides, many travel companies introduce special tours, taking tourists to Dien Bien to see the Ban flowers at the beginning of the year and visit historical sites.
For example, the tour to experience the Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival - conquer the westernmost point of Vietnam - A Pa Chai.
3-day, 2-night tour, direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to historical sites, experience national identity - cultural art imbued with folk culture and the majestic beauty of famous landmarks of the ethnic minorities in the Northwest highlands.
Tourists have the opportunity to visit Muong Nhe district - located at the border junction between Vietnam and two neighboring countries, China and Laos.
Similarly, the 3-day, 2-night tour of Dien Bien during the most beautiful blooming season of Ban flowers, departing from Hanoi, takes visitors to Thung Khe, Mai Chau valley, Long Luong village. Visitors stop to rest and take photos at Pha Din pass, visit the Dien Bien Phu campaign headquarters, the bunker of General Vo Nguyen Giap, Hoang Van Thai...
For longer travel needs, visitors can consider the Dien Bien - SaPa - Fansipan - Lai Chau - Son La - Moc Chau - Mai Chau tour lasting 5 days 4 nights...
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