Specialties of Huot Nam Bun Festival in Dien Bien

Dien Bien Phu victory relic site

The Dien Bien Phu Battlefield relic site includes 45 component relics. This is a historical space and also an outstanding tourism product, contributing to traditional education for the young generation, reminding Vietnamese people of the heroic memory of the Dien Bien Phu victory "illustrious in five continents, earth-shattering" while bringing economic value to the locality. During these historic days of May, many delegations flocked to Dien Bien Phu city (Dien Bien province) to visit the old battlefield on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2019). 2019). There have been a lot of changes in the land that was once a fierce battlefield in the past, with the 56 day and night campaign of "cutting mountains, sleeping in cellars, pouring rain, squeezing rice" by our army and people, successfully ending the battlefield resistance. period against the French colonial invasion. The Dien Bien Phu Battlefield relic complex is now one of more than 100 special national monuments in the country and plays an important role in the tourism development of Dien Bien province. The Dien Bien Battlefield relic complex includes outstanding relics such as: A1 Hill, Doc Lap Hill, Hong Cum base, Him Lam, Muong Thanh bridge, Dien Bien Phu base group command tunnel (or Do tunnel). Sand), Victory Monument, Cannon Monument, Dien Bien Phu Campaign Headquarters... These relics have left a deep impression, attracting many tourists to visit when coming to Dien Bien. Located east of the center of Dien Bien Phu stronghold group, A1 hill has the most important position in the system of 5 hills protecting the center of Muong Thanh. Here, on the night of May 6, 1954, our troops dug a tunnel, placed an explosive weighing nearly 1,000kg and set it on fire. By the morning of May 7, 1954, our troops had complete control of A1 hill, paving the way for the final general attack on the stronghold group headquarters and achieving complete victory. Hill A1 is now a tourist attraction for domestic and international tourists with tunnels, trenches, blockhouses, and tanks preserved almost intact. Here, tourists can experience pushing bicycles, cooking with Hoang Cam stoves, listening to veterans tell stories... General De Cat's command bunker is located in the center of the Dien Bien basin. This is the basement with the working and resting rooms of General De Cat and the Dien Bien Phu base group command. This is also the place that marks the tragic defeat of an expeditionary army with the image of the commanding general and all officers under his command raising their hands to surrender and our soldiers raising the flag of determination to win and ending the war. Translating the history of Dien Bien Phu. Another relic that cannot be ignored along with the epic poems about Dien Bien soldiers is the artillery pulling Duong relic. This legendary route has entered the nation's history and become legendary. Using only human strength and rudimentary tools, but with patriotism and heroic spirit, our army and people opened routes on winding and dangerous mountain slopes to pull artillery into the battlefield. 20km from the center of Dien Bien Phu city is the campaign headquarters located deep in the Muong Phang forest. This was the headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Command from January 31 to May 15, 1954. During the days here, General Vo Nguyen Giap made many important and historic decisions. Muong Phang Forest has become a symbol of the strength of the Vietnam People's Army and is called "General's Forest" by the people. In the complex of Dien Bien Phu Battlefield relics, a project that was born in peacetime but plays a very important role is the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum. This project was completed in 2014, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory. The museum has a shape that simulates the helmet of our soldiers in the past. This is where artifacts from the historical Dien Bien Phu campaign are kept, including 2 display areas: Outside, there are 112 artifacts that are weapons used by the Vietnam People's Army and the French army, inside. Displaying 274 artifacts and 202 documentary photos. The museum has contributed to promoting the value of the historical complex of Dien Bien Phu battlefield and is a highlight attracting tourists to Dien Bien.

From January to December

Hang Tom Bridge

The old Hang Tom Bridge was previously famous as the most beautiful cable-stayed bridge in the Northwest, connecting Muong Lay (Dien Bien) and Phong Tho, Sin Ho of Lai Chau. The reason the bridge is called Hang Tom is because this part of the river used to have too many shrimp. About 50m from the bridge, there is a "pool" of very cool water, shrimp from the Da River flock there to lay eggs, the whole stretch of the river is densely packed with shrimp. Every day, people take turns going up there to catch them and eat them. But the people around this area have an unwritten custom: each family can only arrest for about an hour before the other family continues. In the late 1960s, Hang Tom Bridge began to be built. That day, Chinese experts and workers also came to help us build the bridge. However, in 1968, China had a cultural revolution, and all its experts and workers withdrew home. Fortunately, the item considered to be the most difficult, the cable car, had been pulled, leaving only the finishing stages remaining. But it was not until 1973 that Hang Tom Bridge was inaugurated. That day was truly a big festival for tens of thousands of Northwest people. Thousands of people came from all over to eat, eat rice balls, and walk for several days to see with their own eyes and once cross the dream bridge. Tom Cave is a highlight for the Northwest region. Because of the majestic and wild beauty of Hang Tom Bridge, in recent years, tourists, Westerners as well as ours, have flocked here, especially since the emergence of the backpacking tourism movement. In November 2012, Son La hydroelectric power station flooded, the entire old Muong Lay town, including Hang Tom bridge, sank deep under Song Da lake, ending 40 years of operation of the historic bridge. Right near the old Hang Tom bridge location, a new bridge was built to replace the task, 70m higher than the old bridge.

From January to December

Pha Din Pass

Pha Din in Thai is called "Pha Din", in which "Pha" is heaven, Din is "earth". The name of this pass means the place where earth and sky intersect - the name is enough to help people imagine the remoteness and danger here. Pha Din Pass is about 100km from Dien Bien Phu city. This is considered the boundary between Dien Bien and Son La provinces. Pha Din is located at an altitude of 1000m above sea level, with a total length of about 32km. The starting point of the pass is 66km from Son La City, and the end point is about 84km from Dien Bien Phu City. Pha Din, along with O Quy Ho, Khau Pha, and Ma Pi Leng, make up the four legendary passes of the Northwest highlands. Tourists from far away who want to conquer this great pass need to come to Hanoi by bus, train or it is best to book a plane ticket to Hanoi. From Noi Bai airport, visitors can book an airport shuttle on Traveloka to get to the city center. From Hanoi, to Son La - the starting point of Pha Din Pass by sleeper bus, limousine or motorbike. This pass is located on Highway 6, connecting the two provinces of Son La and Dien Bien. Backpackers starting from Hanoi will travel along Highway 6 through Moc Chau - Yen Chau - Mai Son - Thuan Chau plateau to reach the starting point of Pha Din pass. If you depart from Dien Bien Phu City, you will follow Highway 279 towards Tuan Giao district. Each season, Pha Din Pass has a different beauty. But the most beautiful seasons in Pha Din are spring and summer. Spring is the season when wild flowers bloom. There are pink peach blossoms, pure white plum blossoms, and banyan flowers filling the sky. March is the season when ban flowers bloom - a typical flower of Dien Bien province and is also considered the most beautiful season by backpackers. Summer in the delta provinces is scorching hot, but the climate in Pha Din is cool and pleasant. Winter with drizzle, cold weather and more dangerous roads is not the ideal season to conquer Pha Din. In addition, from May to August is the rainy season in Dien Bien. Before starting your journey, you should closely monitor weather developments. Because the Pha Din area is a red soil mountain, not a limestone mountain. When there is a lot of rain, extremely dangerous landslides can occur. Most tourists and backpackers come here to satisfy their adventurous spirit. The rugged mountain pass and majestic nature here seem to have a strange hypnotic power. Looking back from afar, the long pass road curves like a rope suspended between mountains and hills. The terrain here is extremely dangerous with a cliff on one side and a deep abyss on the other. The highest point of Pha Din pass is 1,648m above sea level. The slope of the pass ranges from 10% to 19%. The mountain pass is zigzag with 125 dangerous curves, A-shaped and Z-shaped curves with a curve radius of less than 15m. Going from the starting point to the top of the pass, each natural picture slowly opens, both majestic, breathtaking and poetic. At the foot of the pass are scattered villages. Halfway up the pass, clouds covered it. Looking down from the slope of the pass is the vast Muong Quai valley. Approaching the top of the pass, there is only the deep sky and majestic, vast mountains and forests. When conquering Pha Din, don't forget to stop to admire the scenery at Ang Nua valley or check in at Pha Din Pass - a 50ha tourist area built by Pha Din cooperative. Vitality is present throughout Pha Din pass. On the conquering route, visitors will encounter images of highland markets when passing through Phong Lai commune, Thuan Chau district, Son La province or Toa Tinh commune, Tuan Giao district, Dien Bien province. People gather at the market to buy and sell agricultural products, medicinal herbs, and mountain and forest products. Tourists can also stop to buy some to take home as gifts. What makes Pha Din Pass more special than the other three great Northwest passes is that this pass is associated with the famous Dien Bien Phu campaign in five continents, shaking the earth. During the resistance war against the French, Pha Din was the route to supply and transport artillery to Dien Bien Phu and became a symbol of the brave spirit of 8,000 young volunteers. To block this supply route, the French army sent planes to bomb Route 6 continuously for 48 days and nights. Among them, Pha Din Pass was one of the two places that suffered the most from bombs and bullets. Now, Pha Din Pass has been recognized as a National Monument, a testament to the nation's history.

From January to December

Pa Khoang Lake

Pa Khoang Lake is located in Pa Khoang commune, City. Dien Bien Phu; About 8km from Highway 279 and from the city center. Dien Bien Phu is nearly 20km to the Northeast. In the language of the Thai people, Pa Khoang means "bamboo forest". Mr. Quang Van Viet, Chairman of the People's Committee of Pa Khoang commune, said: In the past, countless bamboo trees grew around the lake. Thai people here have a funny saying that "look up and see the sky, look down and see bamboo". Local people often use bamboo to make fishing rods and some household items. In addition to ensuring irrigation for 5,000 hectares of Muong Thanh fields with 2 rice crops, Pa Khoang lake also regulates the climate, limits the harmful effects of floods, and stores water for two hydroelectric projects: Thac Bay and Na Loi. . With the advantage of diverse vegetation, the forests around the lake are rich in all kinds of animals; Many species of plants and animals floating and under the lake bed. In 2004, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory, the road leading to Pa Khoang Lake was paved. Also at this time, 4 motels, both luxurious and rustic, with nearly 100 rooms were opened; Cultural villages of the Thai and Kho Mu ethnic groups were also deployed with a total area of over 1,000 hectares. To get to Pa Khoang Lake, visitors can move from Highway 279 along Highway 279b into Muong Phang commune. Or you can follow the road southeast of the city. Dien Bien Phu passes through Ta Leng commune. These two routes lead visitors through winding roads along the lake, occasionally appearing behind the forest canopy on the clear blue surface of Pa Khoang Lake... Visiting Pa Khoang Lake, visitors can row a boat on the rolling waves, creep into every corner of the islands, and discover the magic of the natural world. Visitors can also walk through the forest to enjoy the scenery and visit villages of the Thai ethnic group. The people here are very friendly and hospitable; Visitors will be invited to attend cultural exchanges, enjoy art and culinary dishes, such as sticky rice, bamboo-tube rice, grilled fish, smoked meat... In winter, mist covers the lake surface, creating a magical watercolor painting. Summer comes, the lake surface is clear and gentle, reflecting the mountains, clouds, sky and dark green forests. In 2015, the Prime Minister approved the "Master plan for development of Dien Bien Phu - Pa Khoang National Tourist Area, Dien Bien province until 2020, vision to 2030". The general goal of the planning is to develop the Dien Bien Phu - Pa Khoang Tourist Area by 2020 to basically meet the criteria of the National Tourist Area; By 2030, it will truly become a National Tourism Area with a system of synchronous and modern technical facilities; is a highlight and milestone on the tourist route through the Northwest region, creating a driving force to promote tourism and socio-economic development in Dien Bien province.

From January to December

The westernmost point of A Pa Chai

A Pa Chai is located in Sin Thau commune, Muong Nhe district, 250 km from Dien Bien Phu city, is the westernmost point of the country, where there is a landmark dividing the boundary between the three countries Vietnam - Laos - China. This is called the border junction located on the top of Khoang La San mountain, 1,864m above sea level, welcoming many tourists every year, especially young people from all over the country to visit. , conquer. Previously, A Pa Chai was considered a difficult landmark to conquer because the road to the landmark was difficult, having to cross three head-high thatched grass hills, cross forests, wade streams, and climb high mountains, which took four to five hours from The border guard station has just arrived. It's different now. In 2018, Dien Bien province completed the concrete road along the cliffs and built steps, making it easier for visitors to conquer the milestone even though they still have to walk a few kilometers of small, steep and climbing concrete roads. 500 steps to reach the landmark. The border junction marker placed on the top of the mountain is triangular in shape, with three sides facing three directions, each side has the country's name engraved in its own national language and the national emblems of the three countries of Vietnam, Laos and China. From the high point of the westernmost point of the country, looking into the distance is a vast space, majestic mountains and forests. The three-sided landmark dividing the boundary of the three countries Vietnam - Laos - China shimmers in the sunlight. Emotion and national pride surged.

From January to December

Pa Thom Cave

Pa Thom Cave belongs to Pa Thom commune, located in the west of Dien Bien district, bordering the Vietnam - Laos border. Local people call the cave "Tham Nang Lai" (cave of many flower fairies). The cave was discovered a long time ago along with beautiful myths and legends about couple love. Pa Thom cave scenic spot was granted a certificate of recognition as a national scenic spot by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2009. At an altitude of over 1,500m above sea level, Pa Thom cave is surrounded by dense primeval forest, with rich vegetation and biodiversity. To get to the cave entrance, visitors have to walk a steep path of more than 200m long with bumpy rocks and many types of vines. Pa Thom Dien Bien Cave is located halfway up the mountain, the cave entrance is dome-shaped, 12m high, 17m wide, and the rock roof protrudes 7m. From the cave entrance, vivid shapes appear, iridescent stalactites, many with illusory colors glowing under candlelight. The cave domes are all soaring, each dome is majestic and splendid like a palace, stalactites rise high, all kinds of soft stalagmites hang down from the ceiling of the cave onto the iridescent eaves. Next to the cliff, the rocks look like large flowing waterfalls, sparkling with silver light. Continuing into the cave, visitors will encounter a giant python with a body as big as a large pot (about 20m long), with shiny skin as if it had just crawled out from the bottom of the deep cave. Going deeper, visitors will have the opportunity to see many stalactite carvings of various shapes: depictions of heaven and earth, grass and trees, animals, angels and demons..., while the carvings are affectionate. Many metaphors are endless; Everything is like a treasure trove of codes, causing visitors to stop and engrossed in looking, imagining and pondering the mysteries of heaven and earth. In addition, if you want to follow the fairy tale of earthly love, you should come and enjoy the magnificent fairyland on the path leading to the bottom of the cave: The dim room suddenly glows with a golden and silver light. when the torch is lit. The stone bed is covered with a soft mattress woven with silver stone like a silver thread, appearing behind a thin screen that can gently sway in the wind. Fairy Cave is like an unforgettable memory of endless wishes and earthly happiness. fragile. When you arrive at the cave entrance, you will see with your own eyes the cave dome over 10 m high, nearly 20 m wide, with a rock roof protruding over 5 m. Visitors will immediately encounter a giant stalactite shaped like an elephant's head. At a depth of about 20 m, there are 3 stalactites blocking the road, breaking into three sections, creating two entrances to the cave. To go through the entire cave, visitors must bring candles and flashlights and walk nearly 350 m, through 9 cave domes of different sizes. There are beautiful, shimmering natural stalactites with colorful and interesting shapes; Visitors can even hear the sound of water falling from the cave walls and stalactites... Pa Thom Cave is not just an attractive eco-tourism destination in the cave system in Dien Bien province. It also contains many good historical meanings for the nation. When you come here, you will hear about the legendary love between couples at the beginning of heaven and earth from the ethnic people here. Besides, Pa Thom Cave is a relic containing many precious values that can serve geology, minerals, archeology, botany... Scientists study tectonic processes and cycles. movement, soil and rock formation, terrain features, geomorphology and environment, soil organisms. In addition, caves are one of the attractive and interesting natural tourism resources for tourists who love to experience and explore. Pa Thom Dien Bien Cave - a cave that has both scenic value and is associated with beautiful myths and legends about couples' love, making the landscape more poetic and becoming an attractive tourist destination. This deserves to be an ideal tourist destination for tourists to visit when planning a trip to Dien Bien.

From September to December.

Pe Luong Lake.

Pe Luong Lake is an artificial lake with charming natural scenery, located in the middle of the romantic Northwest mountain landscape, bringing many interesting experiences to visitors. Pe Luong Lake is a cool, clear blue lake in Thanh Luong commune, Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province. From Thanh Luong commune center to here is about 11 km, the road is quite easy and convenient for you to travel by motorbike. Therefore, this coordinates is a very interesting destination on weekends or short vacations. This is originally an artificial lake but possesses a lyrical natural landscape, located among peaceful, poetic and unique Thai villages. Tourists visiting Pe Luong Lake have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fresh scenery, eat delicious specialties and learn more about the indigenous culture. Although this lake is a destination in Dien Bien that is still quite new to many people. But thanks to the full convergence of traffic, landscape and experience factors, more and more young people know and visit the lake. Pe Luong Lake is located in the middle of a peaceful, poetic land of Dien Bien district. This is an artificial lake project with an area of up to 25 hectares, stretching through many villages of Thai ethnic people living around the lake. If you have the opportunity to travel to Dien Bien, please visit this beautiful lake once. This lake is an artificial structure built to provide water for daily life and agricultural production of indigenous people. Besides, thanks to the beautiful and fresh scenery, this lake also has great potential for community tourism and eco-tourism. Covering this lake are lush green forests, lush and cool trees. The color of the lake's water is clear and blue, sparkling on sunny days. To visit this lake, you can drive or walk on the trails around the lake, breathing fresh, clean air. Thanks to the many trees around the lake, it is always cool and pleasant here. Pe Luong Lake has become a place for entertainment and stress relief on weekends for many tourists and local residents. This is not a professional tourist area, so anyone can come anytime they want. Coming to Pe Luong Lake, visitors have countless interesting experiences. If you just like to admire the scenery, find a clean and beautiful spot to sit and watch the lake. Or you can take a walk around the lake by motorbike or bicycle as you like. Besides, many tourists choose to explore the lake by motorboats. Here, local people prepare boats to take tourists across the lake, admire the lush green scenery on both sides of the lake and immerse themselves in the cool air. Sitting on the boat, you will feel the blue, clean and fresh water more clearly. In the distance, both sides of the lake are bright green patches that are extremely peaceful and soothing. After walking on the lake, if you have time, set up a camping tent on the lake shore and watch the calm water surface every afternoon. At night, visitors will light a campfire, organize a small barbecue party combined with singing and dancing, forgetting all the worries and troubles in life. If you belong to the team that loves to exercise, when you come to Pe Luong Lake, don't miss the opportunity to jump into the lake and immerse yourself in the cool, clear blue water. You can also bring water to paddle in the middle of the lake and experience fun water skiing. If it's quieter, you can find a small corner of a fish tree or check in some virtual live photos. Around this beautiful lake, there are about 100 Thai ethnic households living with extremely unique indigenous culture. Visitors coming here have the opportunity to enjoy delicious Thai dishes including purple sticky rice, grilled chicken, grilled fish,... extremely attractive to understand more about the culinary culture of the local people. Pe Luong Lake is a beautiful destination in Dien Bien district, promising to bring visitors truly chill and interesting experiences. In just one day, you can have fun and immerse yourself in the truly comfortable and pleasant scenery of this lake.

From April to June.

U VA Ecological & Hot Mineral Area

Coming to the Dien Bien travel itinerary, visitors have heard of names such as A Pa Chai, Muong Nhe, Pa Khoang Lake, Pha Din Pass,... all of which are extremely famous and attract tourists to visit. annual. But besides that, if you are looking for a new and attractive hot mineral bathing resort in the highlands of the westernmost region, don't miss the U Va hot springs area! U Va hot mineral tourist area is located in Noong Luong commune, Dien Bien district, about 17km from Dien Bien Phu city. This tourist area is a minute away from Dien Bien Phu city center, so it is very convenient, especially for tourists to visit. This road is also very easy to travel by private car, motorbike, or even passenger car. Another plus point of U Va Hot Mineral Tourist Area is that it is located in the complex of tourism resource systems of Dien Bien district such as Hoang Cong Chat temple, Pa Thom cave, Tay Trang international border gate. So visitors can completely combine U Va resort and visit famous tourist destinations of Dien Bien. Extremely convenient! U Va Hot Mineral Tourist Area was invested and built with the goal of becoming a medical resort in Dien Bien. The temperature of mineral water at U Va always reaches from 70 to 80oC, an excellent level to eliminate toxins in the body, relax tendons and bones and balance the yin and yang of the body and internal organs. Even better, at U Va Hot Mineral Tourist Area, visitors can also experience the traditional medicinal bath of the Red Dao people, which is famous for its many health benefits. Cuisine is one of the most special features in Dai Phu An. When coming here, visitors can comfortably enjoy Northwest specialties. These are: bamboo-tube rice, Ban chicken, underarm pig, Pa Phit Top, kitchen buffalo meat... Uva Hot Mineral Tourist Area only uses ingredients to prepare clean dishes with clear origins. This not only makes the dish delicious and fresh, but also ensures food hygiene and safety. Especially for large groups of people coming to the U Va hot mineral tourist area, visitors can prepare their favorite dishes themselves if desired, this brings a very interesting experience during the trip. vacation time in U Va. Uva Hot Mineral Tourist Area is surrounded by high mountains with many precious trees, in front is a large lake creating a majestic and poetic landscape, while also making the air in U Va always fresh and cool. suitable for relaxation. In particular, visitors to U Va during the lotus blooming season will be able to admire a vast lotus lake with lotus flowers blooming in the gentle breeze. The fragile, gentle beauty and pleasant fragrance will make visitors feel pure and relaxed. U Va Hot Mineral Tourist Area has 2 types of rooms. Visitors can comfortably choose to stay in modern houses or stay in stilt houses with Thai ethnic style. Not only does it have a variety of room types with flexible capacity, U Va Hot Mineral Tourist Area also has a swimming pool for both adults and children, an event restaurant with a capacity of hundreds of people and modern equipment. to serve the entertainment and entertainment needs of tourists. The best time for tourists to take a vacation to Uva Hot Springs is from November to April every year! In particular, if you want to soak in hot minerals, you should soak in the early morning or in the afternoon. It is the difference, the dedicated and professional service attitude... that makes U Va Hot Mineral Resort a favorite stop for many people. If you have the opportunity to travel to Dien Bien, you should stop here to feel it!

From November to April of the following year

Tua Chua Stone Plateau.

Tua Chua Stone Plateau is a special destination of Dien Bien province, known as "little Ha Giang" in a remote, desolate land. Tua Chua Stone Plateau is a limestone mountain area in Tua Chua district, about 130 km from Dien Bien Phu city center. To get here, visitors need to travel 130 km to the Northeast. This entire plateau is located in the communes of Sinh Phinh, Ta Phin, Ta Sin Thang, Sin Chai, Tua Chua district. Those who have traveled to Ha Giang and then returned to Tua Chua district all commented that this place has beautiful scenery like the Dong Van stone plateau. The journey here is full of hardships when visitors have to go through steep winding passes, treacherous mountain roads and even deep abysses. This land is the residence of the Mong people. They live on rocks, in harmony with the unique and different natural picture. Coming here, you will truly feel the impressive landscape of the rocky plateau, learn about the culture rich in national identity. Surely you will have many special memories when traveling here. Tua Chua Stone Plateau is located at an altitude of 1400 meters above sea level, gifted by Mother Nature with extremely special terrain. Up to 70% of the district's area is limestone mountains. So coming here, you will get lost in a space full of rocks. The higher you move, the more desolate and wild the scenery appears. First-time visitors to Dien Bien share that coming to this rocky plateau feels like entering another world. There, black rocks are nestled into the cliffs, covering the ground and covering the simple houses of the Mong ethnic people living here. Exploring the Tua Chua stone plateau, the best thing is driving a motorbike on the roads. The curved bends lead deep into a "stone forest" that is both mysterious, magical, and irresistibly beautiful. On the way, you will see the wooden stilt houses of the Mong people built on rocks. They live in a land where all sides are covered with rocks. The scenery in Tua Chua karst plateau is really similar to the Dong Van karst plateau global geopark. If you choose any location to take photos, you will have difficulty distinguishing which is Tua Chua and which is Dong Van. However, in reality, this place also has many differences that visitors must come here to explore to fully feel. Tua Chua district not only attracts tourists because of its pristine and wild nature, but is also a place that photography enthusiasts love. Here, you will be able to save beautiful moments with images of limestone mountains of all shapes and sizes. There are patches of cat-ear rocks stacked on ramparts, and places where the rocks are as sharp as skyscrapers, enchanting visitors. Exploring this destination in Dien Bien, in addition to admiring a unique stone plateau, visitors also have the opportunity to learn more about the life and activities of the Mong people here. It seems that in this place filled with only rocks, there is nothing that can be done, but the Mong people know how to take advantage of pouring soil into the rock holes to grow vegetables, grass and fruit trees. In small, flat valleys without rocks, indigenous people also take advantage of growing rice to increase the source of agricultural products to serve their lives. Looking at the way the Mong people take advantage of every inch of land to cultivate, we can truly admire their spirit of overcoming difficulties. On the Tua Chua rock plateau, visitors also have the opportunity to explore caves deep in the rocks. Among them, Tham Khen cave in Na Xa village, Muong Dun commune is visited by many tourists. Entering this cave, you will admire the stalactites in yellow, blue, gray with all kinds of images such as chandeliers, rice bundles, banyan trees, terraced fields... very special. Tua Chua Stone Plateau is located in a remote area of Dien Bien province, possessing extremely unique and impressive beauty. This place is inherently a poor district of the province so tourism has not been developed. There aren't many services here, so it's best to explore and return during the day, avoid staying overnight. Any season of the year is suitable for tourists to visit Tua Chua, but spring is the most beautiful. Coming here in the first days of the year, you will see cherry blossoms blooming brightly, see bright red rice flowers on the roads and enjoy the fresh, cool and pleasant air of this place. Tua Chua Stone Plateau is one of the tourist destinations worth exploring in Dien Bien. This place opens up a unique picture for visitors to have the most memorable travel experiences when visiting the historical land called Dien Bien.

From January to March.

Muong Thanh fields.

Muong Thanh field, the largest in the Northwest, is the famous rice granary of the North of our country, possessing immense beauty and bringing many interesting travel experiences to tourists. Muong Thanh field is the largest rice field in the Northwest region, larger than Muong Lo, Muong Than and Muong Tac. This place is the rich rice granary of Dien Bien province, covering more than 140 square kilometers and located at an altitude of more than 400 meters above sea level. This field stretches about 20 km long and about 6 km wide. If you have the opportunity to travel to Dien Bien, you must definitely stop at Muong Thanh to admire a vast valley spreading from Nghia Lo to Dien Bien, passing through 12 Thanh Minh communes, Dien Bien town, Thanh Xuong respectively. , Thanh An, Noong Het, Sam Mun, Noong Luong, Thanh Yen, Thanh Chan, Thanh Hung, Thanh Luong and Thanh Nua. Muong Thanh field is surrounded by Nam Rom stream and rolling high mountains, creating a charming and beautiful landscape painting. In addition to its agricultural significance, this vast rice field also contributes to the development of local tourism. This place has become a very attractive destination in Dien Bien for the province. Visiting Muong Thanh Dien Bien field, visitors will be overwhelmed by a scene that is so beautiful, majestic, magnificent but also very peaceful. Only by coming here directly and seeing the vast rice fields and rolling hills in the distance can you fully feel the beauty of this land. Visitors have many directions to approach this vast rice field. However, no matter which way you go, you will see a beautiful and charming Muong Thanh. The most beautiful thing is when looking at the rice fields from above, through the image of the flycam. All the consecutive fields and winding roads create an extremely unique and impressive scene. Muong Thanh fields are beautiful in any season, but their peak beauty is in September when the green fields begin to turn a beautiful bright yellow. This place has a valley terrain so there are no terraced fields like Hoang Su Phi or Mu Cang Chai. However, that does not make this rice field less beautiful. In the ripe rice season, Muong Thanh is like a giant cloak with eye-catching bright yellow colors. Surrounding the rice fields are mountains and green forests, creating a very satisfying scene. Any corner of the rice field is a beautiful background for visitors to stand in and take photos. If you are a travel enthusiast and have all the equipment such as flycam, drone,... you definitely have to take many beautiful photos from above to fully enjoy the beauty of this largest rice field in the Northwest. . A bright yellow color scheme, a very peaceful scene makes you love the beauty of Vietnam's homeland even more. Coming to Muong Thanh fields, visitors will have many memorable activities such as exploring the beautiful scenery of the ripe rice season in September and October. You can spend time walking around the golden rice fields, inhaling the fragrant rice smell. in the sun or freely hunt for beautiful virtual photos. In addition to the experience of sightseeing, walking or taking photos, coming to Muong Thanh is also an opportunity for you to understand more about the heroic history of Dien Bien land. This is where the famous 1954 Dien Bien Phu campaign took place. Among them, the Muong Thanh basin is a base with important significance in the fight. In particular, when you return to Muong Thanh fields, you will also enjoy delicious meals cooked from a very special type of Muong Thanh rice. This type of rice is small, short grain and has a unique aroma. When cooked, rice will have a rich, sweet taste and a very beautiful white color. With Muong Thanh rice, people can also make traditional dishes such as sticky rice used at weddings and engagements. Besides exploring Muong Thanh, tourists traveling to Dien Bien can also spend time visiting Khau Ty hill, Pa Khoang lake, Muong Phang... all are beautiful destinations in Dien Bien, giving visitors unique experiences. Diverse and interesting travel to be more proud of your homeland and country. Today, Muong Thanh fields and many other rice fields in the Northwest region contribute to the strong development of Vietnamese tourism, especially in the fall when rice ripens. During your trip around Vietnam, remember to visit these rice fields to save yourself many valuable youthful experiences.

From September to October.

Muong Phang cherry blossom garden.

Every spring, Dien Bien's sky and earth put on a bright pink coat. Muong Phang cherry garden blooms brightly in the early morning sunlight, captivating visitors in this poetic and sweet scene. From Dien Bien Phu city, go about 20km to Pa Khoang lake, take a canoe for another 10 minutes to reach Muong Phang cherry garden. From afar, visitors can see an entire area of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Thousands of peach trees (including more than 50 large peach trees like Higan Sacura) are blooming in full bloom, captivating travelers. On the vast Pa Khoang Lake, visitors will hear about the origin and interesting stories about this largest "Flower Island" in Dien Bien. Referring to Muong Phang cherry blossom garden, we must talk about Mr. Tran Le - the person who created this beautiful flower garden. Tran Le is a retired soldier, originally from Hai Phong but has many years of attachment to the land of Da Lat. From a very early age, he loved researching flower varieties and wanted to plant cherry varieties in Dien Bien. During about 1 year of persistently and diligently researching the soil and climate, he chose Mon island in Muong Phang commune (Dien Bien district) to grow cherry blossoms. Mon Island is located in the middle of Pa Khoang Lake, this place is surrounded by rich primeval forests, the climate is cool all year round and is not affected by hoarfrost and hail. Therefore, this is the most ideal land to grow and propagate cherry blossoms. The first flower variety he planted was cherry blossoms given seeds by the Japanese Embassy in Hanoi. From this seed, he meticulously took care of the tree so that it bloomed into large clusters after only 5 years of planting. From the original 9 trees, he propagated and covered the island with more than 4,000 cherry blossom trees from small to large. From a deserted island with few visitors, this flower island has now become brilliant and poetic with thousands of peach trees in bloom. Every year, every spring, Muong Phang cherry garden welcomes hundreds of visitors to visit and take photos. Including young people and international tourists. Located at an altitude of more than 1,000m above sea level, the flower island possesses many famous cherry blossom varieties of beautiful Japan. During the flowering season, hundreds of trees bloom brilliantly, with flowers blooming from January. The slender, pink petals shimmer in the wind as if spring has come. The flowers bloom in beautiful clusters that captivate visitors forever. Standing under the spindly peach trees, surrounded by the deep pink color of peach blossom petals. Visitors can take pictures and check-in at Muong Phang cherry garden to save these sweet and romantic moments. Between the four waves of water, peach blossoms bloom brightly in the vast Northwest, creating a beautiful natural picture. In addition to the blooming flower clusters, every time a gentle breeze blows, the delicate rose petals flutter in the wind, sometimes "naughty" petals fall to the ground, creating a romantic and full scene. vitality. There is no other place on the S-shaped strip of land where visitors can see such a beautiful flower garden. The land of Muong Phang is a paradise for temperate flowers, where all the strengths of soil and good climate converge to create a beautiful cherry blossom garden that captivates people's hearts. When the breeze blows, the flower petals will fly in the wind. Just raise your hand to catch all of those small, soft petals. At that time, visitors can freely film and take photos in the midst of this rare beauty. Experience visiting Muong Phang cherry garden is that visitors should prepare a camera or phone to take beautiful photos, and don't forget to prepare beautiful clothes to take the best photos. When spring comes, peach blossoms will bloom to welcome the big spring. At that time, tourists from all over the country will come to Muong Phang, looking for a rich land to let their souls wander with poetic peach gardens. dream. The brilliant peach garden blends with the coldness of heaven and earth, visitors will hear the sweet sounds of life, comfort and peace. In the fresh and gentle air of the early morning, young people can wander around the flower island to see the night dew still lingering on the leaves. When the sun rises, the peach garden seems to awaken from a dream. Sleeping for a long time, the warm sunlight adds to the beauty of the flower clusters. While admiring the scenery, taking pictures, you can learn and hear about the precious peach varieties here. In the Northwest region, peach blossoms are blooming everywhere, but there is no place with beautiful flowers, a large area and many precious peach varieties like in Muong Phang. The poetic beauty of Edohigan Sakura combined with the cool weather will create a charming and dreamy space. If you plan to travel to Dien Bien, don't forget to visit Muong Phang cherry garden!

From January to March.

Ban Che Can.

Dien Bien is the westernmost region of the country, famous for the cultural diversity of many ethnic minorities living in the area. With extremely unique cultural features, to preserve and promote the culture of the ethnic people here. Dien Bien has combined with local villagers to form community tourism areas rich in cultural identity. One of the cultural attractions that tourists cannot miss when traveling to Dien Bien is Ban Che Can. The living space of hundreds of Black Thai ethnic apartments. Coming here, you will definitely be surprised by the hospitality and tourism practices of the people and the government. Located in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien city, Dien Bien province. Che Can village is home to more than 100 households of the Black Thai ethnic group. The small village is located on the Pu Don mountain range, the highest of which is Pu Huot peak with an altitude of 1.7 km above sea level, so in 1954 General Vo Nguyen Giap ordered an observatory below. Dien Bien Phu valley contributed to the "illustrious victory on five continents, shaking the earth". Che Can village is hidden on a high mountain, in the deep forest of the Northwest, so the lives of the people are peaceful and quiet day by day like clouds drifting indifferently beside that majestic mountain. Coming to Che Can village, you will learn about the culture and long-standing traditional customs of the Thai people, the familiar tortoise shell-shaped stilt roofs, and the unique cultural space that will definitely become a tourist attraction. attractive tourist destination for many tourists. Coming to Che Can, visitors will explore and learn about the traditional stilt house architecture of the Black Thai people, costumes, beliefs, festivals, and traditional crafts such as brocade weaving, wickerwork, and blacksmithing. , carpentry, making traditional musical instruments... Admire the image of a Thai girl in a stilt house with bold Northwest features and then enjoy ethnic dishes and cuisine through the skillful hands of children born and grew up in the processing village. Upland sticky rice is fragrant with round sticky rice grains, Grilled fish (Pa pinh top) is both sweet and firm; Whole grilled skewered meat is not only crispy but also rich and not at all greasy; Surely visitors will not find the flavor of sausages outside of the Northwest region,... After enjoying the cuisine, there will be a cultural exchange performance that visitors will find very interesting to participate in. , that is listening to Thai folk songs, watching Xoe dancing, bamboo dancing,... and play traditional folk games with the ethnic people here. Che Can village appears simple and close to the stilt houses of the Black Thai people. The direction of their houses is usually against the mountain, facing the river and fields and is built in a high place, with roofs that still retain the shape of Khau Cut - a symbol of a wet rice civilization. Learn and admire the traditional Xoe dance. traditions, famous stall dances, learn about festivals of Thai people such as: Xen Ban Festival; Kin wiping ceremony; Thai folk songs, Pieu Khen dance, etc. Besides, Che Can village possesses a poetic and charming natural scenery. You should experience riding a buffalo cart to visit the road scene, the view with ripe yellow rice fields and bow your head as if greeting local guests. Far away from the small village of Che Can, a gentle breeze passes by, carrying the scent of young rice and the gentle, pleasant scent of milk. The period from January to March is the most suitable time to make a visit to Ban Che Can. Because at this time the weather is in spring, the air is fresh and airy, with a little light rain in the early spring, spring is also when Ban flowers bloom all over the hills and mountains on the Northwest road as well as the village. Che Can. The ban flower is one of the symbols of the Northwest, a pure white flower, clearer than white jade, like a carefree soul, as transparent as the soul of the Muong girl in this fairy tale about the white ban flower. . And then, just imagine the scene of a small human being amidst the vast terraced fields, precariously standing in the middle of a golden rice field during the harvest season, or the feeling of seeing white Ban flowers blooming in a corner of the Northwest mountains and forests, that is a human being. If you love traveling, love nature, love simple things, profound peace, you will definitely not be able to resist visiting this place again.

From January to March.

Hua Pe Hot Springs

Hua Pe Hot Mineral Springs is the ideal place to relax and immerse yourself in the fresh, pristine air in Dien Bien city. Recently, Hua Pe hot mineral springs have become a favorite destination for many tourists. With a location only 5 km from Dien Bien city center, this coordinates gradually receives the attention of many people. The road to get here is quite easy, just go through Muong Thanh bridge, pass Pa Thom border station to get there. This mineral bath is located in Thanh Luong commune, right near the city center, so it is suitable for both local and foreign tourists. You will have time to rest and relax comfortably with relatives and friends when coming to this hot mineral spring area. Although Hua Pe hot spring has been planned into a quite methodical tourist destination in Dien Bien. But this stream is of natural origin, blessed by mother nature with an abundant source of water with minerals that are good for health. Here, the mineral water temperature fluctuates at 60 degrees Celsius, warm and pleasant all year round. So if you don't know what to do in Dien Bien, spend some time taking a mineral bath. This place is equipped with hot water pools and mineral springs so that visitors can have moments of soaking in the water, relaxing all the muscles in the body and letting the mind rest. The mineral bathing area at Hua Pe hot spring is located right at the source for visitors' convenience. This is where there are large tanks with a capacity of more than 100 m3, in addition to many double swimming pools and auxiliary works to serve tourists coming to Hua Pe for mineral bathing. Everyone knows mineral bathing is a healthy activity. Soaking in the warm hot mineral water, the body will eliminate toxins, the muscles will relax and the spirit will be more relaxed. After stressful days of studying or working, going to the mineral bath is a great activity. In addition, hot mineral baths also significantly improve musculoskeletal and neurological problems, and support skin beauty through stimulating blood circulation. Mineral bathing is suitable for almost everyone, whether young or old, this is a good activity that everyone should experience. Because of these benefits, Hua Pe hot springs not only attract local tourists but also international visitors. In addition, this mineral bathing resort also has water entertainment activities to meet the diverse needs of tourists. Coming here, you will both improve your health and experience the wild, fresh, and comfortable space. In the northern provinces of our country, there are many famous hot mineral baths and Hua Pe is gradually becoming more famous. The mineral spring water here has been tested by the Institute of Medicine to be safe and good for human health. Therefore, the water is not only used for bathing purposes but also used by local people for daily activities. If you have the opportunity to go to Hua Pe hot springs, in addition to bathing in the minerals, take a little more time to visit the beautiful and natural scenery of this place. Although the space around the mineral bath area is not too splendid, the peace, freshness and comfort will bring you the most relaxing and pleasant feeling. In addition to exploring Hua Pe hot springs, visitors can also spend time exploring other destinations in Dien Bien that are also located nearby. The most famous are the historic A1 hill, Muong Thanh field, Ban Phu citadel, Hang Tom bridge,... If you go a little further, visitors can visit Pha Din pass, the westernmost point of A Pa Chai,... In addition to experiencing Experiencing tourist destinations, visitors should not forget to enjoy the delicious specialties of the mountain town of Dien Bien. This locality has many famous delicacies such as Tua Chua black chicken, kitchen buffalo meat, upland sticky rice, bird sticky rice, deep chit wine, shan snow sweet soup,... You must try these delicacies once to fully appreciate them. flavors of the Northwest. Although Hua Pe Hot Springs is a new destination, it is very suitable to experience, especially for those who want to relax comfortably or want to have an interesting activity during their trip to Dien Bien. Surely after taking a mineral bath, your body will feel more comfortable and your spirit will be better, ready for many upcoming journeys. If you have the opportunity to visit and relax in Dien Bien, don't rush to miss this wonderful and attractive place - Hua Pe Dien Bien hot spring. When you come here, you can relax, live in harmony with wonderful nature and feel how peaceful life is here.

From January to March

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