Returning to the historical site of the Dien Bien Phu Victory

Dien Bien is a mountainous province in the Northwest, located more than 450 km from Hanoi. Blessed with majestic landscapes and abundant mountain and forest products, Dien Bien possesses rich potential for cultural and historical tourism, as well as ecotourism and community-based tourism. It is also closely associated with the "earth-shattering" victory of the Vietnamese army and people in the resistance war against the French, known as the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. The campaign lasted 56 days and nights and ended in complete victory on the afternoon of May 7, 1954.

• Visiting individuals and families of those who directly participated in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.
• Provincial Police: Numerous activities to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
• Introducing a book about the immense significance of the Dien Bien Phu victory.

Hill A1 was once a top-priority stronghold in the French fortified complex that was destroyed by our forces, contributing to the glorious victory at Dien Bien Phu . The remains of the crater created by 960 kg of explosives, the fortified bunkers, trenches, and barbed wire fences still remain.

Hill A1 in Muong Thanh ward was once a top-priority French stronghold during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.

Located about 1 km from Hill A1, the command bunker of French army commander General De Castries was once considered "impregnable". The bunker had a system of underground tunnels, reinforced trenches, dense barbed wire, and was guarded by four tanks.

The command bunker of French army commander De Castries was once dubbed "impregnable," with its fortified trench system, dense barbed wire, and four tanks providing protection.

Located in Muong Thanh ward, the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum houses and displays nearly 1,000 documents, images, and artifacts about the Dien Bien Phu Campaign and the significance of the Dien Bien Phu Victory in the resistance war against French colonialism. The museum covers a total area of ​​22,000 m2 and is designed in the shape of a truncated cone, with the surrounding decorations shaped like rhombuses, symbolizing the camouflage netting of a soldier's helmet.

The Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum houses and displays nearly 1,000 documents, images, and artifacts about the events of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.

The highlight here is the panoramic mural "The Battle of Dien Bien Phu," divided into four sections: The Nation's Deployment; The Epic Prelude; The Historic Confrontation; and The Victory – creating a magnificent and vivid pictorial account of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. The mural, covering over 3,000 square meters, depicts 4,500 figures amidst the tragic 56-day final battle of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, created by over 200 artists and sculptors who worked tirelessly for two years. The painting won first prize at the 2022 Vietnam Fine Arts Association Awards and is one of the world's largest works of art on the theme of war.

The panoramic mural "The Battle of Dien Bien Phu," one of the world's largest paintings on the theme of war, was created by more than 200 Vietnamese painters and sculptors over a period of two years.

Nestled beneath the ancient forest canopy in Muong Phang commune, the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Command Headquarters, comprising a system of barracks and bunkers, was where General Vo Nguyen Giap and his officers and soldiers were stationed, held strategic meetings, and made decisions that led to the historic victory of the campaign.

The former workplace of General Vo Nguyen Giap, located within the grounds of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Command Post historical site, is a popular destination for many tourists.

Visiting Dien Bien is not only about experiencing the pristine beauty of the mountains and forests and enjoying the unique local products, but also about understanding, appreciating, and being proud of the glorious traditions of the Vietnamese nation.

Phu Huu

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