Dien Bien Phu Vacations

Dien Bien Phu city, capital of the province with the same name, is not in itself a tourist destination but constitutes a vestige of the war in Indochina.

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Dien Bien Phu: How to get there?

One hour from Hanoi by plane

Dien Bien Phu: See when to go ?

From November to May

Dien Bien Phu: For how long?

One day

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Dien Bien Phu: What to see nearby?

What our travelers think of their stay

Perrine J.

Seasoned Traveller

Dien Bien Phu city, capital of the province with the same name, is not in itself a tourist destination but constitutes a vestige of the war in Indochina.

My suggestion

Like all frontier towns, Dien Bien Phu transforms when night falls into a sad and unsavoury place. My advice would be to just pass through without stopping and staying the night.

Anonymous traveller

Seasoned Traveller

Điện Biên Phủ is a city located in Điện Biên Province in the extreme north-west of Vietnam. It is famous for being the site of a terrible battle that resulted in the defeat of the French at the end of the First Indochina War.

My suggestion

Though people normally visit Điện Biên Phủ for its history, the surrounding area is also worth exploring: it has some beautiful landscapes and scenery to offer.

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