Dien Bien Vietnam
Dien Bien Phu is a name associated with one of the most famous battles in the world which helped to change the history of Vietnam and which helped to shape up the world order... Nowadays Dien Bien Phu is the name of the capital city of Dien Bien Province.
Paradissa's guide to Dien Bien Province will provide you with not only the history information and the old battlefields, but also with a lot more about the tourist attractions, travel activities, the best time to visit the area and the tours in the land.
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Battle at the Doc Lap Hill (Gabrielle), Dien Bien Phu Campaign Guide
Doc Lap Hill was one of the two French Strongholds of the Northern Zone protecting the Hedgehog from the north.
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Battle at the Him Lam Hills (Beatrice), Dien Bien Phu Campaign Travel Guide
Him Lam Hills are a group of three hills one next to another located 2-3km to the northeast of Dien Bien Phu City center (or The French Commander Post during the Dien Bien Phu Battle). During the Dien Bien Phu Battle Him Lam (or Beatrice) was the most-fortified and strongest French post in Dien Bien Phu which protected the Hedgehog from the northeast.
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Battle of Dien Bien Phu
The French started attacking Vietnam in 1857 and managed to invade Sai Gon, southern Vietnam in 1858. From 1858 to 1865, the French marched northward and gradually invaded all of Vietnam. Along with its neighbors Laos and Cambodia, Vietnam was put into a French colony called Indochina.
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Battle of Dien Bien Phu: Battle at the C1 Hill (Eliane 1)
C1 Hill (Eliane 1) belonged to the Eliane Group protecting the French Hedgehog at Dien Bien Phu from the east. Eliane 1 was located 1.2km slightly to the northeast of the French Commander Post.
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Battle of Dien Bien Phu: Battle at the C2 Hill (Eliane 4)
C2 Hill (Eliane 4) belonged to the Eliane Group protecting the French Hedgehog at Dien Bien Phu from the east. Eliane 4 was located 1.1km to the east of the French Commander Post.
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Battle of Dien Bien Phu: Battle at the D1 Hill (Dominique 2)
D1 Hill (Dominique 2) belonged to the Dominique Group protecting the French Hedgehog at Dien Bien Phu from the northeast. Dominique 2 was the highest of the hills protecting the eastern flank of the French Hedehog at Dien Bien Phu.
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Battle of Dien Bien Phu: Battle at the E1 Hill (Dominique 1)
E1 Hill (Dominique 1) belonged to the Dominique Group protecting the French Hedgehog at Dien Bien Phu from the northeast.
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Battle of Dien Bien Phu: Tham Pua Cave
The Tham Pua Cave is at the base of the Pu Hong Cay Mountain on the edge of the Ban Bo Village, Chieng Dong Commune (before 2013 it was Chieng Sinh), Tuan Giao District, Dien Bien Province.
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Battle of Dien Bien Phu: The Viet Minh’s 105mm Howitzers and Artillery
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu helped the Vietnamese to gain independence to half of the country. The Battle of Dien Bien Phu was an inspiration to other countries which had been under control of colonialism that they could fight off colonialism to gain back independence to their own country and people.
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Dien Bien
Dien Bien Province is located in the North-West of Vietnam. Dien Bien shares border with China to the north-west, with Lai Chau to the north and north-east, with Son La to the east and south-east and south, with Laos to the south-west and west. Dien Bien has an international border-crossing with Laos at Tay Trang (Vietnam) – Sop Hun (Laos).
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Dien Bien Phu
Dien Bien Phu is the capital city of Dien Bien Province in the Northwest of Vietnam. Dien Bien Phu was the combat site of the Dien Bien Phu Battle which helped to change the course of the World History in the 20th century.
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Muong Phang, Dien Bien Travel Guide
Muong Phang is a valley 30km from Dien Bien Phu City via route 279 (Route 41 during the Dien Bien Phu Battle), 20km via the mountain path and 10km as the crow flies.
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Muong Thanh Valley, Dien Bien Phu Travel Guide
The Muong Thanh Valley is the biggest valley in the Northwest of Vietnam on an averaged elevation of 400m above sea level. The valley runs for 20km from the north to the south. And the width of the valley is about 6-8km.
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North West of Vietnam
The North-West of Vietnam is characterized by high mountains and colorful ethnic minorities. The North-West of Vietnam includes the provinces of Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai.
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Pha Din Pass, Son La and Dien Bien Travel Guide
Pha Din is a 32-km mountain pass connecting Son La and Dien Bien via Route 6. “Pha Din” in local Thai Language means “Heaven and Earth”. The highest point on the pass is over 1,600m above sea level. The pass is one of the four most sublime mountain passes in northern Vietnam. The other three are O Quy Ho (between Lai Chau and Lao Cai), Ma Pi Leng (Ha Giang), Khau Pha (Yen Bai).
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Pu Luong Trekking Tour - 4 Days
Visited places: Hanoi, Pu Luong Nature ReserveTour Theme/Activity: Adventure, Trekking, Ethnic villages, Homestay, Idyllic countryside, Tropical forest/National park, Mountains, Off-the-beaten track, Exotic Lifestyle -
Adventure Tour Ben Tre – Can Tho – Chau Doc - 3 Days
Visited places: Saigon, Can Tho, Ben Tre, Chau DocTour Theme/Activity: Adventure, Family, Couple, River Cruise, Off-the-beaten track, Floating market, Exotic Lifestyle -
Tour Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island - 2 Days
Visited places: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hai Phong, Cat Ba IslandTour Theme/Activity: Adventure, Family, Couple, Hiking, Tropical forest/National park, Off-the-beaten track -
Adventure Tour in the Virgin North West of Vietnam - 5 Days
Visited places: Hanoi, Lao Cai, Sapa, Bac Ha, Mu Cang Chai, Muong Lo - Nghia LoTour Theme/Activity: Adventure, Hiking, Ethnic market, Ethnic villages, Idyllic countryside, Mountains, Off-the-beaten track -
Adventure Tour to Yen Tu & Halong Bay - 2 Days
Visited places: Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Halong Bay, Yen Tu PagodaTour Theme/Activity: Adventure, Trekking, Mountain climbing, Hiking, Tropical forest/National park, Mountains, Off-the-beaten track -
Trekking Tour Ba Be National Park - 3 Days
Visited places: Hanoi, Ba Be National ParkTour Theme/Activity: Adventure, Trekking, Ethnic villages, Homestay, Idyllic countryside, Tropical forest/National park, Mountains, Off-the-beaten track -
Glimpse of the North East of Vietnam Tour - 3 Days
Visited places: Hanoi, Lang Son, Cao Bang, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Ba Be National ParkTour Theme/Activity: Adventure, Family, Couple, Ethnic villages, Homestay, Idyllic countryside, Tropical forest/National park, Mountains, Waterfall, Off-the-beaten track