Điện Biên Phủ

The city stretches across the Muong Thanh Valley, extending 20 kilometers in length and 6 kilometers in width near the Laotian border.

The 1954 Battle of Dien Bien Phu resulted in French forces surrendering to Viet Minh troops, marking the conclusion of French colonial presence in Indochina.

The local population includes Thai and Hmong communities who maintain their traditional practices through festivals, crafts, and agricultural methods.

Vietnam Airlines operates regular flights between Dien Bien Phu Airport and Hanoi, with optimal visiting conditions during the dry season from October to April.

Muong Thanh Valley contains the largest rice growing area in northwestern Vietnam, surrounded by mountains that form a heart-shaped geographical formation.

Location: Điện Biên

Elevation above the sea: 485 m

Website: http://dienbienphu.dienbien.gov.vn

GPS coordinates: 21.39238,103.01596

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50