Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Relic

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A historic battlefield renowned across five continents, where the 1954 victory that 'shook the globe' was won.

To set foot in Dien Bien Phu is to touch a heroic page of the nation's history. Hill A1 still bears the traces of trenches and the giant mine crater, where the fiercest battle took place. De Castries' bunker — the French command post — remains silent as a witness. The Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum vividly recreates the 56 days and nights of 'carving mountains, sleeping in trenches'. Standing in the lush Muong Thanh Valley today, you feel deeply the value of peace and the heroic sacrifice that won this victory renowned across five continents.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Relic?

March–May; around 7 May for the commemoration

How much does it cost to visit Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Relic?

100,000 VND

How long do you need at Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Relic?

1 day

What are the opening hours of Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Relic?

07:00 – 17:00

Did you know

The Dien Bien Phu victory on 7 May 1954 was 'renowned across five continents and shook the globe'.
Hill A1 was the strategic high point of the campaign's fiercest battle.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument is the largest bronze statue in Vietnam.

Travel tips

Visit the museum, Hill A1 and De Castries' bunker to grasp the whole story.
Come around 7 May to attend the Dien Bien Phu Victory commemoration.