Nature blessed Dien Bien Province with many beautiful and majestic landscapes and landscapes such as Pa Khoang lake, Tham Pua cave. It is home to 21 ethnic groups, each with its cultural identity associated with culinary arts, traditional crafts, and unique festivals. In addition, Dien Bien also has many historical sites related to the construction and defense of our nation, typically monuments: Muong Luan tower, Ban Phu citadel, Hoang Cong Chat temple, and especially It is a cluster of historical victory relics of Dien Bien Phu. With outstanding natural and historical potentials, Dien Bien is one of the attractive destinations on the map of Vietnam’s Travel Guide.
Dien Bien is a mountainous province located in the Northwest, with a natural area of 9,563,278 km2 and over 550,000 people. This province has a critical geopolitical, geo-economic, and defense position in the Northwest region of Vietnam is the only province that shares a border with two countries Laos and China, with 455,572km long.
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Scenic spots in Dien Bien Province Travel Guide
Dien Bien is a land rich in natural tourism potentials, which can develop various types of tourism such as ecology, sports – adventure. In the system of scenic spots in Dien Bien, Pa Lake would be a must-go. Khoang, Muong Phang forest, Muong Nhe nature reserve, etc.
A Pa Chai Border Marker Zero
Located at the coordinates of 22 0 26′ North latitude and 103 0 01′ East longitude, the A Pa Chai border junction is the most remote mountainous place in the Northwest, a landmark of the border junction dividing the boundary between the three countries Vietnam – Laos – China. Tourists have long considered this place one of the most challenging and exciting destinations to conquer because the way to the border milestone on the peak of A Pa Chai is still very wild and dangerous. Visting A Pa Chai is the journey to conquer nature, demonstrating visitors’ determination, will, and physical strength.
Pa Khoang Lake Ecotourism Site
Pa Khoang Lake is located in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien district, nearly 20km from Dien Bien Phu city. It is a bridge connecting Dien Bien Phu city with Muong Phang primeval forest, where the relic of Dien Bien campaign headquarters is located. Pa Khoang Lake has rich vegetation, diverse terrain, a mild climate suitable for relaxation. The forest beds around the lake have many species of mammals, animals, and orchids. Under the lake, there are many species of fish and floating plants.
Pa Khoang Lake is located in the middle of a majestic natural area, hidden in the clouds. In the winter, the mist falls to create a fanciful and poetic landscape. In the summer, the atmosphere here is charming with open space. Visitors can soar their eyes out to watch the clouds, sky, or water or take a boat trip to enjoy the scenery. All create a peaceful, dreamy, and attractive scene for visitors.
Xa Nhe Cave
Xa Nhe cave in Xa Nhe commune, Tua Chua district, is one of the most beautiful caves of Dien Bien with majestic natural scenery, which still keeps its natural beauty intact. The cave is 700m long, including five large and small compartments, each with its mysterious beauty. There are sparkling stalactites on the cave’s dome, sometimes soft and flexible like a waterfall, sometimes with a sharp appearance like sea coral. Each block of stalactites is like flowing waterfalls with countless sparkling crystals. Underneath the cave, there are stalagmites and stalactites of many strange shapes, evoking the imagination of visitors.
Pa Thom Cave
Pa Thom cave is located in Pa Thom commune, Dien Bien district, about 30km west of Dien Bien Phu city center. Local people call the cave “Sham Nang Lai,” meaning “the cave of many flower fairies.” The cave was discovered quite a long time ago, along with beautiful legends and legends about a couple’s love.
Pa Thom Cave is located halfway up the mountain. In the middle of the entrance is a massive rock like a drooping elephant head. The depth of the cave is more than 350m running in the south direction. The cave has nine large and small arches. The entrance to the cave is surrounded by three large blocks of stone, winding like a giant python, separating the cave and forming two entrances and exits. I
n the cave, there are many stalactites with vivid shapes, fanciful and shimmering colors. On the side of the wall are stalactites like large flowing waterfalls, iridescent silver, making the landscape more mysterious but no less poetic. Pa Thom cave is a natural wonder, an attractive tourist destination of Dien Bien province. In 2009, the Pa Thom cave was recognized as a Vietnam national relic.
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Cultural-Historical Sites in Dien Bien Travel Guide
Dien Bien is a mountainous province that has tourism potential, primarily cultural and historical tourism. The most prominent are the historical monuments of Dien Bien Phu Battle, Ban Phu citadel, Muong Luan tower, etc. These relic groups are precious resources to develop Dien Bien tourism in particular and Northwest in general.
Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum
Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum, located opposite the A1 Martyrs Cemetery in the center of Dien Bien Phu city, is a place to display and introduce artifacts of the Vietnamese and French armies during the historical Dien Bien campaign. Currently, the Museum has two exhibition areas:
Outdoor exhibition area: includes 112 artifacts that are weapons of the Vietnamese People’s Army and the French colonialists used in the Dien Bien Phu campaign.
Indoor exhibition area: With a selective display system of more than 400 documents and artifacts displayed under four main themes: Summary of the eight years of resistance against the French by the Vietnamese army and people (from September 1945). – September 1953); The plots and actions of the French colonialists, the policies of our Party in the Winter-Spring War 1953 – 1954; the preparation of the Vietnamese army and people in the Dien Bien Phu campaign and the Dien Bien Phu campaign; Impact of Dien Bien Phu victory on domestic and international, some pictures of Dien Bien Phu city in the renovation period.
Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument
Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument, made of bronze, is located on Monument D1 in the city center. The work was built and inaugurated on the 50th anniversary of the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2004). The monument is a great architectural work of art, symbolizing the spirit of determination and determination to win the Vietnam People’s Army.
Dien Bien Phu Battlefield
The historical site of the Dien Bien Phu battlefield is historical evidence of the notable victory of the Vietnamese people in the long-term resistance war against the French colonialists, demonstrating the will and determination of the whole nation in front of a robust military force. The Dien Bien Phu victory marked a historical turning point of the Vietnamese revolution, liberating half of the country ultimately, opening the Socialist revolution in the North. With special significance and stature, Dien Bien Phu battlefield historical relic was signed by the Prime Minister the Decision on ranking a remarkable national relic in 2009, with 45 component monuments and several significant monuments, such as Dien Bien Phu Campaign Command Headquarters at Muong Phang, A1 Hill, etc.
Muong Luan tower
Muong Luan Tower is an artistic architectural work located on the territory of Muong Luan commune, Dien Bien Dong district, about 70km from Dien Bien Phu city. The tower has two distinct parts, including the pedestal and the tower body. The tower has the shape of a person meditating, “Head turns to Vietnam, back turns to Laos.” In addition to historical significance, Muong Luan tower also contains unique artistic and architectural values. In 1981, Muong Luan tower was ranked as a national relic.
Ban Phu Citadel
Ban Phu citadel is located in Noong Het commune, Dien Bien district, about 7km southwest of Dien Bien Phu city. Ban Phu citadel was built by the Hoang Cong Chat insurgent army from 1758 – 1762. The citadel has gates: front, rear, left, right, each door has a high post and a guard station. Later, people built the Hoang Cong Chat temple inside the citadel to commemorate the merits of this general. With unique artistic values, Ban Phu Citadel was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic in 1981.
Dien Bien Province Festival – Travel Guide
An indispensable part of making Dien Bien always impressive in the hearts of tourists is its unique cultural identity with captivating dances and special cultural festivals. The traditional festival in Dien Bien is a cultural activity that reflects the spiritual life and activities of the ethnic groups living in this land.
Ban flower festival
Since 2014 Dien Bien province has held an annual event to honor and praise the beauty of the flower ban, affirming the value and position of the flower ban in the cultural and spiritual life of the ethnic groups in Dien Bien. Ban flower festival on the occasion of March – the blooming season.
The Ban Flower Festival contains the typical cultural and spiritual beauty in the spiritual life of the Thai ethnic group with the rituals of worshiping “Then” – the supreme deity in the ranks of the gods according to the concept of Thai people, honoring “Lady Ban” – a legendary female character representing the virginity of Thai girls and faithful couple love. Pray to the gods of heaven, ghosts of mountains, spirits of rivers, etc., bless the rain and wind, good crops, everything in bloom, fruit, happy couples, and bless the lives warm, peaceful.
Coming to the Northwest, coming to Dien Bien in March, visitors will feel the majestic and poetic natural scenery that captivates people with the white color of Ban flowers that cover the mountains and forests and immerse themselves in the ceremony space imbued with national identity.
Muong Lay swallowtail boat racing festival
The swallowtail boat racing festival is opened with a drum screen to open the festival and a sacrifice to the river god. On the first day of the new year, the river sacrifice ceremony means praying for a year of favorable rain, gentle wind, and no natural disasters. So that people can rest assured to work in production and stick with the river. There are also many cultural exchange activities and folk games in the festival’s framework, such as tossing bows, shooting crossbows, stilts, pushing sticks, display and introduce many traditional handicrafts of ethnic minorities in the locality. The festival is a practical activity to promote the people, the land of Muong Lay, and the unique cultural values of the locality. This festival is also an opportunity for ethnic minorities to exchange, strengthen solidarity, join hands to preserve and preserve the traditional sport of swallowtail boat racing.
Traditional villages – Dien Bien Province Travel Guide
Brocade weaving
Brocade embroidery and weaving products are typical handicraft products of the Northwest. The sustainable development of brocade weaving and embroidery contributes to improving the lives of the area’s residents and improves the regional economy as a whole. About 40 minutes by car from Dien Bien Phu city, Na Sang II village has a long history of traditional brocade weaving.
Na Sang II Brocade Weaving Cooperative is one of the most typical cooperatives of Dien Bien province. Products of the craft village are diverse with types such as skirts, shirts, loincloths, slings, towels.
Na Tau rattan and bamboo craft
The materials such as bamboo, rattan, etc., combined with skillful and talented hands, farmers in Na Tau and Dien Bien have produced rattan and woven bamboo products such as rattan tables, chairs, plates, trays, and baskets, baskets, presses, crossbows for sports competitions. These products have appeared in large trade fairs and souvenir display areas, popular with tourists worldwide.
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Culinary – Dien Bien Travel Guide
Snow tea shan Tua Chua
The Tua Chua rock plateau of Dien Bien province has a cool climate all year round, which is a very suitable condition for the growth of ancient tea trees that take root to create the brand name of ancient shan snow tea Tua Chua. Currently, Tua Chua has nearly 10,000 old tea trees scattered in 4 communes of Tua Chua district: Sin Phinh, Ta Shin Thang, Ta Phinh, and Sin Chai. Tua Chua tea is a precious tea variety that grows naturally and is not affected by clean and safe chemicals. This tea is a unique specialty and one of the primary sources of income for the ethnic minorities here.
Unique sticky rice from Dien Bien
Upland sticky rice is grown in the Northwest provinces, but the most delicious sticky rice that people often think of is Dien Bien upland sticky rice. Anyone who has ever enjoyed the delightful moist rice dish made by ethnic minorities will feel the extraordinary taste.
Smoked buffalo meat
This meat is one of the typical dishes of ethnic minorities in Dien Bien province. On holidays and New Year, people in the village often slaughter buffaloes and do not forget to produce a good amount of meat for drying. The sweetness of buffalo meat is steeped in the richness of spices, creating a distinct attraction.
In the past years, with many valid policies and guidelines and the participation of the whole political system, the ongoing efforts of the business community, investors, Dien Bien Travel is becoming a bright spot on the map of Vietnam tourism.
