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Dien Bien Phu
see and do guide

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

General Giap's Headquarters, Dien Bien Phu

Muong Phang, 17 kms east of DIen Bien Phu town

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

4 August 2015

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31 March 2018

The Viet Cong tunnel network at Cu Chi is among Vietnam's most popular tourist attractions. But... read more

29 April 2015

As nostalgic old soldiers wander along Saigon’s main street tomorrow, remembering their heroic... read more

14 July 2017

From guns to gays. A Hanoi Saturday spent thinking about the United States and Vietnam. Last... read more