Visiting historical sites in Dien Bien province is a meaningful experience, commemorating the sacrifices and losses of those who contributed to the legendary Dien Bien Phu victory.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum is located in Muong Thanh ward in Dien Bien Phu city. It was built in 1984 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the historic Dien Bien Phu victory. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) Choosing the museum as the first stop on a historical tour provides visitors with a comprehensive overview and a deeper understanding of the significance of subsequent historical sites they will visit. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
The highlight of the museum is a panorama of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign - the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the three largest in the world of its kind. This artwork vividly and captivatingly depicts all phases of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) The Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument is situated on D1 Hill, in the centre of Dien Bien Phu. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+) The Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument is the tallest, largest, and heaviest bronze statue in Vietnam. It stands 12.6 metres tall, made from 217 tonnes of bronze, and mounted on a 3.6-metre-tall pedestal consisting of 12 sections, with some sections weighing up to 40 tonnes. (Photo: Minh Son/Vietnam+)
Dien Bien Phu city in Dien Bien province has become known as an emerging tourism centre of Vietnam’s Northwest region, boasting strengths in historical and cultural tourism, eco-tourism, exploration of natural landscapes, and resort, entertainment, and healthcare tourism.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory continues to inspire oppressed peoples worldwide to fight for independence and freedom. Seventy years on, this shining milestone of the Vietnamese people retains its timeless significance and remains a radiant symbol in the liberation movements. Such assessments have been the focal point of media attention in many countries in recent days.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory is a model for the cause of national liberation in Asia, Africa and Latin America, contributing to putting an end to colonialism, Gastón Fiorda, an expert on Southeast Asian affairs at the National Radio of Argentina has said.
A grand ceremony and parade took place at the stadium of the northwestern province of Dien Bien in the morning of May 7, marking the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).