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Dien Bien Phu
Điện Biên Phủ1.4
based on 37 reviewsOpen year round, 24/7
Recommended sightseeing time:0.5-1 day
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390000, VietnamMap
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DienBienPhuwasthesiteofamajorFrenchdefeat(1954)intheFirstIndochinaWar,andwasoftremendoushistoricalsignificance.TheFrenchdefeathereledtotheircompletewithdrawlfromtheircoloniesinIndochina,andthedivisionofVietnamintoNorthandSouth.ThebattleofDienBienPhuisdescribedbyhistoriansas:thefirsttimethatanon-EuropeancolonialindependencemovementhadevolvedthroughallthestagesfromguerrillabandstoaconventionallyorganizedandequippedarmyabletodefeatamodernWesternoccupierinpitchedbattle.Assuch,ithadamassiveeffectonworldpolitics,inspiringotherindependancemovementsandspuringaperiodofdecolonization,particularlyinFrenchruledAfrica(wheremanyofthetroopswhofoughtfortheFrenchhadbeenrecruitedfrom).Nowadays,DienBienPhuisarelativelyquiettown,withapopulationofapproximately100,000.Itactsasaregionalhubfortheprovince'stradeandtransportation.Thetownisalsonotableforitshighproportionofethnicminorities;onlyonethirdofresidentsareethnicallyVietnamese.Itisacommonsighttoseeminoritywomenwearingtraditionaldress,particularlyintheareaaroundthebusstation.
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a captivating country located in Southeast Asia, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From bustling cities to serene countryside, Vietnam offers a diverse range of...
important for its history
there is not much in Dien Bien Phu that is worth the travel here (except the landscape on the travel), but the city is important for the history of Vietnam and a city with many memorial places. Else r...
Bus to Bien Dien Phu
Bus from Sapa to Bien Dien Phu Most hotels in Sapa sell ticket bus to Bien Dien Phu at 300.000 VND. But, only the one in the night is really a bus, if you want travel in the morning only have small...
Nice break in travel between Vietnam and Laos
Chose not to do the 23 hr or so night bus between SaPa and Chaing Rai. Good decision for me as both roads were long twisty turny and bumpy so was glad to have a rest. Enjoyed the town walk, guesthouse...
pretty good stay
The Ruby Hotel is centrally located in a quiet side street, 10 minutes walk from the bus station, large beautiful rooms, very friendly staff, breakfast selection, perfectly organize the onward journey...