Destinations not to be missed in Dien Bien

VOV.VN - As the only province in the country sharing a border with both Laos and China, Dien Bien is not only a historical rendezvous that attracts tourists because of the monuments associated with the Dien Bien Phu victory. Bien Phu is also a friendly destination for cultural tourism of 19 ethnic groups living together. Here are 7 destinations that tourists cannot miss if they have the opportunity to visit Dien Bien.

VOV.VN - As the only province in the country sharing a border with both Laos and China, Dien Bien is not only a historical rendezvous that attracts tourists because of the monuments associated with the Dien Bien Phu victory. Bien Phu is also a friendly destination for cultural tourism of 19 ethnic groups living together. Here are 7 destinations that tourists cannot miss if they have the opportunity to visit Dien Bien.

The westernmost point of A Pa Chai

Located on the top of Khoang La San mountain, is the landmark of the crossroads of the border crossing between the three countries of Vietnam - Laos - China, in Sin Thau commune, Muong Nhe district. Coming here, visitors will be able to admire the majestic mountain scenery, the mountain ranges seem to flow endlessly green. A Pa Chai is considered by tourists as one of the interesting but also challenging destinations because the way up here is still wild.

Conquering the westernmost tip of A Pa Chai brings tourists pride and affirms the sovereignty of the Fatherland.

Dien Bien Victory Museum Phu

Located on Vo Nguyen Giap Street, opposite the A1 Martyrs Cemetery, the museum's gallery holds more than 1,000 documents and artifacts along with historical scenes and scenes that recreate the arduous battle. but also very heroic of our army and people. Majestic, majestic and full of emotions is proud to be the feeling of any visitor when admiring the Panorama painting "Dien Bien Phu Campaign". This is a picture of a monumental history, made for the first time in Vietnam with an overall area of ​​up to 3225 m2.

Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum is designed like a mesh hat, covered with camouflage leaves of Dien Bien soldiers in the past.

A monumental panorama painting, faithfully recreating moments in the Dien Bien Phu campaign

Muong Thanh field

It is the largest field in the Northwest with an area of ​​over 4000 hectares, spreading throughout the Dien Bien basin. In the ripe rice season, looking down from above the field looks like a "golden valley". The specialty of the field is Dien Bien rice grains, with small, firm seeds, with strong sweetness, light aroma and high plasticity. This is also a gift that every guest from afar wants to buy as a gift for their loved ones.

Muong Thanh field is famous through the saying "Nhat Thanh, Second Lo, Tam Than, Tu Tac".

Tua Chua terraced fields

For many travel followers, the ripe rice season is the most beautiful time of the year to "pack your backpack and go". Especially for those who love to "hunt" for photos, the terraced fields of Tua Chua district are a place not to be missed. Coming to Tua Chua in April, May is the season of water pouring or September, October is the season of ripe rice. Looking out into the distance to see the golden terraced fields blended with the scattered houses on stilts, this scene will satisfy the most fastidious photography lovers.

The terraced fields in Tua Chua in the ripe rice season.

Bun Huot Nam water festival

Bun Huot Nam Water Festival is a traditional festival of the Lao ethnic group. Since 2015, Tet water festival has been restored by the community of Na Sang village (Nua Ngam commune, Dien Bien district) at the time of the traditional Tet holiday of the Lao people (from April 14 to April 16 every year), contributing the reproduction of the lifestyle and customs of the people here.

Bun Huot Nam Water Festival has been included in the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2017.

Dien Bien province not only possesses magnificent cave systems, hot mineral water sources and lakes spreading throughout, creating attractive natural beauty. In the past few years, community tourism in Dien Bien has also been very developed, coming to this land, visitors can also learn about the culture of 19 ethnic groups, immerse themselves in the living space rich in indigenous nuances. Northwest highlands.

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Update day : 26/07/2023