Dien Bien
It takes 474km from Hanoi following National Highway No. 6 to Tuan Giao and then the Provincial Road No 279 to Dien Bien Phu. Beside that, there is Muong Thanh Airport in Dien Bien Phu, connecting Ha Noi – Dien Bien Phu. Dien Bien is mountainous tropical area. Dien Bien possesses charming natural scenery, also proud of many historic sites. There is Muong Thanh Airport in Dien Bien Phu, connecting Ha Noi – Dien Bien Phu, it takes 1 hour by plane. Dien Bien is mountainous tropical area. There are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average temperature is about 21ºC – 23ºC. Dien Bien has its place in the minds of the Vietnamese as the battle ground that changed the course of history of the country. In May 1954, the Dien Bien Phu victory of the Vietnamese over the French forces created a ripple throughout the world. The city has retained some of the remnants of the war like the Doc Lap Hill, the airport, and the command tunnel of General de Castries. Though it still draws tourists as the site of the famous war, Dien Bien Phu is also a town of exotic natural beauty with Muong Thanh valley surrounded by mountains. Across the valley flows the Nam Rom River making the land fertile. This city is the home of different minority people, another reason for visiting the place when you are sightseeing in Vietnam. 
Located in and around the 20km-long valley of Dien Bien Phu. After the victorious battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954, almost all historical sites of this battle lying to the east of the Muong Thanh Field have been preserved intact. The valley of Dien Bien Phu was 18km long and 6-8 km wide when the Dien Bien Phu campaign began. To date, the valley spreads over 20km long. On November 20th, 1953, French paratroopers occupied the valley and built 49 strongholds in three sub-sections. Among these sites include artillery emplacements, remains of airplanes, Muong Thanh Bridge, the command bunker of De Castries, Hill A1 and the cemetery. Some 35km from the center of Dien Bien Phu City, in Muong Phang Commune lays the Command Post of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
The Museum of Dien Bien Phu
The museum houses a great deal of documents and objects relating to the 55-day arduous battle of Vietnamese soldiers and people to make the glorious victory of the whole nation in spring 1954. The museum exhibits its objects both indoors and outdoors.
The cemeteries in Hill A1 (644 tombs) and Doc Lap Hill (2432 tombs)
This is the resting place of Vietnamese soldiers who sacrificed heroically in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. In Hill A1 lie the tombs of heroic martyrs such as To Vinh Dien, Be Van Dan, Phan Dinh Giot and Tran Can.
Hill A1
This height stands block the way to the northeast sub-section. It has a significant role, controlling the whole battle of Dien Bien Phu. During 36 nights and days, the fierce battle claimed the lives of 2516 Vietnamese soldiers. Only until the night of May 6th, 1954 did Vietnamese soldiers win this decisive battle.
Muong Thanh Airfield
This was the stronghold 206 and the central airport of the entrenched camp of Dien Bien Phu. Currently this airport is renamed Dien Bien Phu and becomes one of the destinations in the flight system of the Vietnam Civil Aviation.
The Command bunker of the Dien Bien Phu entrenched camp
De Castries worked inside the bunker. The original shape and size, structure and arrangement of the bunker are kept intact.
Him Lam Hill
On March 13th, 1954, Vietnamese troops fought the first battle in Him Lam Hill, which is situated to the northwest of the valley.
Doc Lap Hill
Vietnamese troops liberated the hill on March 15th, 1954.
Hills C, D and E
From afar, one can easily recognize the name of these hills. Atop D1 Hill stands the newly-erected Statue of Dien Bien Phu Victory.
Muong Phang Commune
The Command post of the Vietnamese soldiers from January 21st to May 8th, 1954: It is situated in a primitive forest in Muong Phang Commune. Here one will find the hut where General Vo Nguyen Giap worked and other huts for information and military operation discussion.
Dien Bien Phu Historical Site
Located in and around the 20km-long valley of Dien Bien Phu. After the victorious battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954, almost all historical sites of this battle lying to the east of the Muong Thanh Field have been preserved intact. The valley of Dien Bien Phu was 18km long and 6-8 km wide when the Dien Bien Phu campaign began. To date, the valley spreads over 20km long. On November 20th, 1953, French paratroopers occupied the valley and built 49 strongholds in three sub-sections. Among these sites include artillery emplacements, remains of airplanes, Muong Thanh Bridge, the command bunker of De Castries, Hill A1 and the cemetery. Some 35km from the center of Dien Bien Phu City, in Muong Phang Commune lays the Command Post of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
The Museum of Dien Bien Phu
The museum houses a great deal of documents and objects relating to the 55-day arduous battle of Vietnamese soldiers and people to make the glorious victory of the whole nation in spring 1954. The museum exhibits its objects both indoors and outdoors.
The cemeteries in Hill A1 (644 tombs) and Doc Lap Hill (2432 tombs)
This is the resting place of Vietnamese soldiers who sacrificed heroically in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. In Hill A1 lie the tombs of heroic martyrs such as To Vinh Dien, Be Van Dan, Phan Dinh Giot and Tran Can.
Hill A1This height stands block the way to the northeast sub-section. It has a significant role, controlling the whole battle of Dien Bien Phu. During 36 nights and days, the fierce battle claimed the lives of 2516 Vietnamese soldiers. Only until the night of May 6th, 1954 did Vietnamese soldiers win this decisive battle.
Muong Thanh Airfield
This was the stronghold 206 and the central airport of the entrenched camp of Dien Bien Phu. Currently this airport is renamed Dien Bien Phu and becomes one of the destinations in the flight system of the Vietnam Civil Aviation.
The Command bunker of the Dien Bien Phu entrenched camp
De Castries worked inside the bunker. The original shape and size, structure and arrangement of the bunker are kept intact.
Him Lam Hill
On March 13th, 1954, Vietnamese troops fought the first battle in Him Lam Hill, which is situated to the northwest of the valley.
Doc Lap Hill
Vietnamese troops liberated the hill on March 15th, 1954.
Hills C, D and E
From afar, one can easily recognize the name of these hills. Atop D1 Hill stands the newly-erected Statue of Dien Bien Phu Victory.
Muong Phang Commune
The Command post of the Vietnamese soldiers from January 21st to May 8th, 1954: It is situated in a primitive forest in Muong Phang Commune. Here one will find the hut where General Vo Nguyen Giap worked and other huts for information and military operation discussion.
