Echoes of Dien Bien Phu

In the glorious days of May, adorned with flags and flowers, millions of hearts are turned towards Dien Bien Phu – the site of the "world-shaking" victory 60 years ago. Visiting Dien Bien Phu today, one can still sense the image of the liberation army, brimming with enthusiasm, marching into the campaign, undeterred by hardship, digging roads and hauling artillery, shaking the mountains and forests of Northwest Vietnam. The Dien Bien Phu campaign headquarters, located in the primeval forest of Muong Phang commune, where General Vo Nguyen Giap lived and worked, will partially recreate the fervent spirit of that era.

Located on the border between Son La and Dien Bien provinces, Pha Din Pass – one of the "four great passes of Northwest Vietnam" – is a coveted destination for many drivers. Its winding roads, with sheer cliffs on one side and majestic mountains and forests on the other, have become legendary. And Muong Lay, with its picturesque "mountain-above-lake" scenery, often likened to "Ha Long Bay in the mountains," will leave you amazed.

This season, the arrival of early summer rains has transformed hundreds of hectares of terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai district (Yen Bai province) into a mesmerizing, shimmering palette of colors. The fields, glistening with water, reflect the deep blue sky and the silhouettes of young couples diligently planting. The silver of the water, the red of the soil, and the vibrant green of the young rice seedlings glisten under the bright sunlight, creating a picture of happiness and tranquility in this northern highland region. A trip to Dien Bien offers visitors the chance to admire the majestic beauty of the mountains and explore and learn about the glorious history of the nation.

HANOI – NGHIA LO – TU LE – MU CANG CHAI – SAPA – DIEN BIEN – SON LA – MOC CHAU TOUR (6 days)

Price from: 9,590,000 VND (Reduced by 3 million VND). Departure from: Ho Chi Minh City. Departure date: May 6, 2014

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