Dien Bien

Dien Bien Phu is a small village in the northwest corner of Vietnam. Situated in a beautiful valley near the Laotian border, the area has special significance to the modern State of Vietnam. It was the site of the decisive battle that led to the end of French colonial occupation. In May 1954 the Vietnamese forces (the so-called Viet Minh) destroyed the local French garrison. There is an interesting museum to visit that informs about the battle. The area is inhabitant by hill-tribe people, most notably the Tai and Hmong.

Flights to Dien Bien

A journey to this remote region provides a visit of picturesque mountain terrain and glimpses of ethnic villages living a lifestyle unchanged for centuries. This place is a must for every French visitor who is interested in history. The victory of the Vietnamese against the French foreign army was the trigger for the French to move out of Vietnam.

Flights to Dien Bien with Vietnam Airlines