HISTORICAL SITE OF DIEN BIEN PHU VICTORY

Location:  Located in and around the 20km-long valley of Dien Bien Phu.

Characteristics: 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.

Following are a list of recommended places to visit in Dien Bien Phu.

1. Head quarter of Dien Bien Phu Campaign

2. Hill A1

3. The Command bunker of De Castries

4. The Museum of Dien Bien Phu victorious battle

5. The statue of Dien Bien Phu Victory

6. Muong Thanh Airport ( Dien Bien Phu Aiport)

7. The cemetery in Hill A1

8. Him Lam Hill

9. Pha Din Pass

Head quarter of Dien Bien Phu Campaign

1. Head quarter of Dien Bien Phu Campaign :

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.

2. 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.

Hill A1

3. The Command bunker of De CastriesDe Castries worked inside the bunker. The original shape and size,

structure and arrangement of the bunker are kept intact. This is also a place where General De Castries was captured alive by Vietnamese

People’s Army in the Dien Bien Phu Battle.

The command bunker of De Castries

4. The Museum of Dien Bien Phu victorious battle: 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 Museum of Dien Bien Phu victorious battle

5. The statue of Dien Bien Phu VictoryIt is situated atop Hill D1, Dien Bien Phu City. It represents the images

of three Dien Bien soldiers. One of them holds a rifle, one a flag and one holding a child with a bunch of flower. The words “Resolutely fight to

win” are put in the flag under the suggestion of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

The Statue of Dien Bien Phu Victory

6. Muong Thanh Airport ( Dien Bien Phu Aiport): 

Muong Thanh airport played an extremely important role in reinforcing for Dien Bien Phu stronghold, which was controlled by our army at the beginning of the campaign. Currently this airport is renamed Dien Bien

Phu and becomes one of the destinations in the flight system of the Vietnam Civil Aviation.

Dien Bien Phu Airport

The Cemetery in Hill A1

7. The cemetery in Hill A1This 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.

8. 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.

Him Lam Hill

9. Pha Din Pass:On a drive from Hanoi to Dien Bien province, visitors have to pass Pha Din pass. Pha Din means the earth and the sky in the language of Thai

ethnic group. According to a legend of the local, it is the place where the sky meets the earth .At the height of above 1,000m, the pass is full of twists and turns, one side is a upright cliff and the other is a deep gulf. Therefore, visitors will have a chance to enjoy the natural landscape in

the North-west area.

Pha Din Pass