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Dien Bien Phu Holiday Weather today


Date/time of update: October 14, 2025, 3:07 am, Timezone: GMT+7
Scattered Clouds

Temperature: 29.05°C
Temperature feels like: 30.96°C
Minimum Temperature: 29.05°C
Maximum Temperature: 29.05°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1013hPa
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Visibility: 10000m
Wind speed: 0.95m/sec
Wind Direction: 85 degrees
Cloudiness: 49%
Sunrise: 2025-10-13 11:02:59
Sunset: 2025-10-14 10:44:39

Dien Bien is in the Northwest of Vietnam, off the tourist track by far. Dien Bien Phu, 500km northwest of Hanoi, is the capital city of the province. While the provide is only visited by war veterans and adventurous travelers, Dien Bien is definitely a very interesting place to visit on your trip to Vietnam. Below is a list of what to see and things to do in Dien Bien:

Travel Guide to Things to do in Dien Bien Vietnam

1/ Visit the former battlefield of Dien Bien Phu

Visit the former battlefield of Dien Bien Phu to learn about the major battle that helps to shape up some of the World’s modern history. It was the first time the people of a colony defeated a colonialist country. Lots of history lessons to be learned here.

The French Commander Post at Dien Bien Phu during the Dien Bien Phu Battle
The French Commander Post at Dien Bien Phu during the Dien Bien Phu Battle

View of the Muong Thanh Valley from D1 Hill in Dien Bien Phu Vietnam

2/ Visit Muong Phang Valley

Visit Muong Phang Valley where the Viet Minh’s headquarters was located during the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. Apart from visiting the historical site, you can climb the Pu Huot Mountain where General Giap observed the Dien Bien Phu Battle during the campaign.

3/ Cycling in the Muong Phang Valley

Cycling in the Muong Phang Valley is a pleasant experience riding amid Thai villages to the serene and leafy waters of the Pa Khoang Lake.

Muong Phang Valley where the Viet Minh trained their troops on a sand table for the Dien Bien Phu Battle
Muong Phang Valley where the Viet Minh trained their troops on a sand table for the Dien Bien Phu Battle

4/ Motorcycling on the sublime mountainous roads of Dien Bien Province

Motorcycling on the sublime mountainous roads of Dien Bien Province from the Pha Din Pass to Muong Lay (former Lai Chau). This is one of the most scenic mountainous roads in the North West of Vietnam.

Road on the Pha Dien Pass between Thuan Chau (Son La) and Tuan Giao (Dien Bien)
Road on the Pha Dien Pass between Thuan Chau (Son La) and Tuan Giao (Dien Bien)

 

National Road 12 in Muong Phon, Dien Bien District, Dien Bien Province, Vietnam
National Road 12 in Muong Phon, Dien Bien District, Dien Bien Province, Vietnam

 

The Ma Thi Ho Pass at Muong Cha District on the National Road 12 in Dien Bien Province
The Ma Thi Ho Pass at Muong Cha District on the National Road 12 in Dien Bien Province

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Last Updated: 12 August 2023
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