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Dien Bien Phu

Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ) is a small town in northwestern Vietnam.

Culture and History

Site of a major French defeat (1954) in the War of Independence which signaled the beginning of the end of French rule.

Travel to Dien Bien Phu & Visa Requirements

Vietnam Airlines flies from Hanoi. (60 mins)

Tours & Getting around Dien Bien Phu

Dien Bien Phu attractions and sightseeing

Although of great historical interest to military buffs, there are few if any sights as such. It is a useful stop and transport connection though on the way to other destinations in the area.

There has been recent refurbishment of aspects of the French defences as more tourist are showing interest:

  • French Command Bunker (west of River Ron)
  • Strong point `Elaine' (on east of River Ron)
  • Vietnam Military History Museum on Duong 7.5 about 3 km south of central markets.

Dien Bien Phu city tours

Dien Bien Phu souvenirs & shopping

Dien Bien Phu Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Dien Bien Phu nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Dien Bien Phu cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

Get out

This page was last edited at 19:56, on 1 September 2008 by Wikitravel user Morph. Based on work by Jani Patokallio and Uong Quoc Bao and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.

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