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    An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Dien Bien Phu. No paid placements, no advertorial.

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    Dien Bien Phu Museum

    Dien Bien Phu Museum

    The museum dedicated to telling the incredible story of the 1954 battle of Dien Bien Phu is a disappointment. Nonetheless, it's... Read more

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    7 May St, Dien Bien Phu

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    General Giap's Headquarters, Dien Bien Phu

    General Giap's Headquarters, Dien Bien Phu

    17 kilometres east of Dien Bien Phu are the remains of General Giap's Viet Minh headquarters from which led the successful... Read more

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    General Giap's Headquarters, Dien Bien Phu
    Muong Phang, 17 kms east of DIen Bien Phu town

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    Exploring around Dien Bien Phu

    Exploring around Dien Bien Phu

    The countryside outside of Dien Bien Phu is picturesque and great for exploration by bicycle. Read more

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    War Cemetery, Dien Bien Phu

    War Cemetery, Dien Bien Phu

    A large military cemetery in the centre of town is the resting place for some of the Viet Minh fighters who lost their lives in... Read more

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    War Cemetery, Dien Bien Phu
    7 May St, Dien Bien Phu

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    Colonel de Castries' bunker, Dien Bien Phu

    Colonel de Castries' bunker, Dien Bien Phu

    Colonel de Castries was the French commander at Dien Bien Phu. His bunker was overrun by Viet Minh forces on 7 May 1954 ending... Read more

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    Hill A1 - Eliane, Dien Bien Phu

    Hill A1 - Eliane, Dien Bien Phu

    The most important French position in the Dien Bien Phu valley, Hill A1 - known to the French as Eliane was considered... Read more

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    Hill A1 - Eliane, Dien Bien Phu
    7 May St, Dien Bien Phu

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