Tunnels and bunkers are recurring features of Vietnam's twentieth century struggle against foreign invaders - and so they were at Dien Bien Phu.
General Vo Nguyen Giap commanded his troops' advance against the French from a network of tunnels and bunkers in idyllic rural country at Muong Phang outside of Dien Bien Phu. The command centre has been recreated on the original site.
The 17km journey is well worth the effort both for the historical value and the journey into picturesque villages and local life. Muong Phang is home to Thai minority villages and nearby Pa Khoang Lake is also a beautiful spot. This is a great way to spend half a day.
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