Muong Phang commune was where the Command Headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign was located, and where General Vo Nguyen Giap, along with the General Staff, made critical decisions that changed the entire landscape, leading to the glorious victory of Dien Bien Phu.
The Command Headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign was situated in the old-growth forest area in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien province. (Photo: VNA)
Tourists visit the operational bunker of General Vo Nguyen Giap at the Command Headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. (Photo: VNA)
General Vo Nguyen Giap observed the Dien Bien Phu battlefield for the last time before ordering the attack. (Photo: VNA)
Tourists visit the operational bunker of General Vo Nguyen Giap at the Command Headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. (Photo: VNA)
Tourists visit and take photos at the bunker where General Vo Nguyen Giap worked at the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Headquarters Monument. (Photo: VNA)
Muong Phang relic site in Muong Phang commune in the northern city of Dien Bien was the command post for the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, where General Vo Nguyen Giap commanded a victory that “resounded throughout five continents”.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum is located on Vo Nguyen Giap Street in Muong Thanh ward, Dien Bien Phu city, in Dien Bien province, serving as a repository for thousands of documents and artefacts associated with the historic Dien Bien Phu Victory, which shook the world in 1954.
The Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954 stands out as a remarkable epic of the people's war, making its mark in history as a shining triumph that smashed the stronghold of imperial colonialism.
The French Defense Audiovisual Agency has made public a photo book on the Dien Bien Phu campaign in Vietnam, including never-before-seen images, on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
Dien Bien province welcomed over 80,000 visitors to the opening ceremony for the National Tourism Year 2024 and the Dien Bien Flower Festival, including 725 international tourists. The events generated some 5.7 million USD in revenue, contributing to the local budget and socio-economic development while boosting the province’s tourism industry.
A photo exhibition, themed “From Dien Bien Phu in 1954 to Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the Air in 1972,” is being held in the northern province of Dien Bien from March 22-27.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory marked the significant growth of Vietnamese artillery. After 56 days and nights, the artillery unit successfully accomplished its mission, contributing to the world-shaking victory.
Over 20km from the centre of Dien Bien Phu city, Muong Phang commune holds major historical significance as a revolutionary base during the Dien Bien Phu campaign. As the 70th anniversary of the Victory is approaching, Muong Phang remains a bustling destination for visitors coming to pay homage to the historic site.
The Command Headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign was situated in the old-growth forest area in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien province. (Photo: VNA) 
Tourists visit the operational bunker of General Vo Nguyen Giap at the Command Headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. (Photo: VNA) 
General Vo Nguyen Giap observed the Dien Bien Phu battlefield for the last time before ordering the attack. (Photo: VNA) 
Tourists visit the operational bunker of General Vo Nguyen Giap at the Command Headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. (Photo: VNA) 
Tourists visit and take photos at the bunker where General Vo Nguyen Giap worked at the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Headquarters Monument. (Photo: VNA) 
